Radio Frequency Front End Global Market Report 2024

The radio frequency front end market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $19.21 billion in 2023 to $22.23 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.8%. The growth observed in the historical period can be attributed to the expansion of mobile communication, the rising demand for smartphones, the increasing adoption of consumer electronics, and the globalization of communication.

The radio frequency front end market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $37.83 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.2%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the deployment of 5G networks, the proliferation of IoT devices, increased demand for high-speed data, the expansion of smart cities initiatives, the growth in autonomous vehicles, and the rising demand for connected devices. Major trends expected in the forecast period include the integration of RF components, the development of advanced semiconductor materials, increased use of beamforming technology, rising adoption of mmWave technology, emphasis on energy-efficient RF front-end solutions, and advancements in RF filter technology.

The anticipated surge in demand for wireless mobile connections is set to drive the growth of the radio frequency front-end market. Wireless mobile networks, specifically designed to connect mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets, heavily rely on the radio frequency (RF) front end to facilitate seamless communication. This involves managing the transmission and reception of radio frequency signals, ensuring efficient and reliable wireless connections. Notably, in February 2022, the GSM Association reported 6.2 billion smartphone connections in 2021, with expectations to reach 7.5 billion connections by 2025. This robust demand for wireless mobile connections stands as a key driver for the growth of the radio frequency front-end market.

The expansion of 5G network penetration is poised to further fuel the growth of the radio frequency front-end market. The advent of 5G, representing the fifth generation of mobile networks, relies on essential components in the radio frequency front end to transmit and receive high-frequency signals. These components support the increased data rates, low latency, and enhanced connectivity vital for the advanced capabilities of 5G technology. As projected by Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson in May 2023, 5G mobile subscriptions are expected to reach 4.624 billion in 2028, a significant increase from 1.481 billion in 2023. Hence, the increasing penetration of 5G networks serves as a catalyst for the radio frequency front-end market.

A prominent trend in the radio frequency front-end market is technological advancements. Major players in the market are actively adopting new technologies to maintain their competitive edge. For instance, Guerrilla RF Inc., a US-based semiconductor manufacturing company, has entered the production phase for its GRF6402 digital step attenuator (DSA), showcasing state-of-the-art silicon on insulator (SOI) technology. The GRF6402 boasts an innovative rapid-fire control scheme, streamlining component count, saving space, and reducing costs. Guerrilla RF's commitment to technological innovation aims to drive growth in strategic markets such as automotive telematics and 5G communications.

A significant strategy employed by major companies in the radio frequency front-end market is the introduction of innovative solutions, such as software-defined radio development kits. Richardson RFPD, a US-based company, launched the RadioCarbon RF Front End in May 2023, designed to minimize radio system development time. Operating in the 4.4–5.0 GHz range, this development kit doubles as a software-defined radio (SDR) development kit. It forms part of a collection of RF development tools, empowering system architects to explore the entire signal chain, from antenna to digital, with highly optimized APIs and abstracted commands for controlling radio frequency components.

In March 2022, Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd., a Japan-based electronics manufacturing company, acquired Resonant Inc. This strategic move is aimed at expanding Murata Manufacturing's telecommunications portfolio by leveraging Resonant's proprietary XBAR technology. This technology enables the development of advanced high-frequency filters to meet the increasing demand for reliable, high-speed wireless communications in applications such as 5G and next-generation Wi-Fi. Resonant Inc., based in the US, is a semiconductor manufacturing company specializing in front-end radio frequency requirements.

Major companies operating in the radio frequency front end market report are Qualcomm Inc., Broadcom Inc., Texas Instruments Incorporated, Infineon Technologies AG, TDK Corp., STMicroelectronics N.V., NXP Semiconductors N.V., Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Analog Devices Inc., Renesas Electronics Corporation, Microchip Technology Inc., Onsemi, Skyworks Solutions Inc., ams-OSRAM AG, Qorvo Inc., Cadence Design Systems Inc., Teradyne Inc., Littelfuse Inc., Taiyo Yuden Co., Diodes Incorporated, Silicon Laboratories Inc., Wurth Elektronik eiSos GmbH & Co. KG, MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc., Win Semiconductors Corp., Vanchip (Tianjin) Technology Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the radio frequency front end market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the radio frequency front end market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the radio frequency front end market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The primary types of RF front end components include RF filters, RF power amplifiers, RF switches, and others. RF filters are electronic components specifically designed to permit or reject specific frequency bands in a communication system. These filters find applications in various devices such as smartphones, personal computers (PCs), tablets, wearables, industrial Internet of Things (IoT), mobile broadband, among others. Additionally, they are utilized by various end-users, including consumer electronics, automotive systems, wireless networks, the military, and others.

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The radio frequency front-end market consists of sales of antennas, low-noise amplifiers, filters, mixers, phase shifters, and oscillators. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.


The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).


The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.