Marine Radio Global Market Report 2024

The marine radio market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.7 billion in 2023 to $1.85 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9%. The growth observed during the historic period can be attributed to several factors. These include heightened regulatory compliance requirements, a growing emphasis on search and rescue support, the enhancement of situational awareness through the integration of automatic identification system (AIS), radar, and GPS technologies, the facilitation of rapid responses to distress calls and the coordination of rescue operations, and an increasing utilization of digital selective calling (DSC) technology.

The marine radio market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.64 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to several key drivers. These include the rising procurement of advanced naval vessels, growing demand for precise and dependable communication solutions within the maritime industry, increased interest in compact and lightweight radio equipment, and the burgeoning popularity of recreational boating and water sports. Major trends expected in the forecast period encompass the widespread adoption of advanced technologies in marine communication systems, the continuous development of sophisticated marine radios, advancements aimed at enhancing safety, efficiency, and communication reliability, and the adoption of signal processing techniques to improve overall performance.

The escalating trend in maritime transportation is poised to propel growth within the marine radio market in the foreseeable future. Maritime transportation, encompassing the movement of goods, individuals, or services via waterways such as oceans, seas, rivers, or canals, is on the rise owing to various factors including global trade expansion, urbanization, economic development, the surge in e-commerce, environmental regulations, and sustainability initiatives. Within this context, marine radios emerge as indispensable tools, vital for ensuring safety, navigation, and communication in maritime operations. These radios play a pivotal role in accident prevention, operational efficiency enhancement, and lifesaving endeavors during emergencies. Given the significant reliance of maritime transportation on marine radios for communication, navigation, safety, and operational efficacy, there exists a growing demand for marine radio equipment and technologies. For instance, data from reports shared by GOV.UK, a UK-based public sector information website, highlighted that in 2022, a total of 458.9 million metric tons of cargo were handled at all UK ports, marking a 3% increase from 2021, underscoring the role of increasing maritime transportation in driving growth within the marine radio market.

Leading companies in the marine radio market are actively engaged in developing innovative solutions to cater to evolving industry needs, exemplified by offerings such as the IP-M60 Marine VHF/LTE Hybrid Radio. This versatile communication device, tailored for maritime applications, seamlessly integrates traditional VHF radio communication with modern LTE connectivity within a single unit. For instance, Icom Inc., a Japan-based manufacturer of radio transmitting and receiving equipment, introduced the groundbreaking IP-M60 Marine VHF/LTE Hybrid Radio in September 2021. This pioneering device combines the robustness of a marine VHF radio with the versatility of LTE network connectivity, providing a comprehensive communication solution for maritime operations. Notable features include LTE network connectivity for long-range communication, dedicated PTT buttons for Marine VHF and LTE, simultaneous reception and transmission on both networks, a bridge mode function for relaying critical information, Bluetooth technology for wireless operation, and an IP67 waterproof rating. These features collectively render the IP-M60 suitable for diverse maritime applications, serving as a crucial lifeline for individuals at sea while enhancing safety and efficiency across the marine industry.

In January 2022, Garmin Ltd., a US-based technology company, executed the acquisition of Vesper Marine Ltd., marking a strategic move towards leadership in marine technology. Through this undisclosed acquisition, Garmin aimed to consolidate its position as a premier provider of navigation, communication, and safety equipment for boaters, thereby offering an integrated solution. This acquisition also aimed to enrich Garmin's marine product portfolio and technology offerings, empowering boaters with enhanced peace of mind and situational awareness. Vesper Marine Ltd., based in New Zealand, is renowned for its marine asset protection and collision avoidance technology, encompassing marine safety products including marine radios.

Major companies operating in the marine radio market are Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Thales Group, SEA COM Corp., Garmin Ltd., Entel Group, JVC Kenwood Holdings Inc., Cobham plc, Kongsberg Maritime AS, Teledyne FLIR LLC, Furuno Electric Co. Ltd., Navico Group, Icom Inc., Uniden America Corporation, Cobra Electronics Corporation, Jotron AS, SRT Marine Systems plc, Samyung ENC Co. Ltd., Raymarine, Standard Horizon, Ocean Signal Ltd., SAILOR, Danelec Marine A/S, 2CL Communications Ltd., Japan Marine Engineering, Fujian Fujitsu Communication Software Co. Ltd., McMurdo Group (A division of Orolia), Weatherdock AG, Comrod Communication AS, Lars Thrane A/S, Radio Holland.

North America was the largest region in the marine radio market in 2023. The regions covered in the marine radio market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the marine radio market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

A marine radio is a specialized communication device crafted explicitly for watercraft, boats, ships, and other vessels navigating maritime waters. Its primary functions include facilitating ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore communication, distress signaling, and coordination during emergency responses. These radios serve as indispensable tools for ensuring communication and safety at sea, enabling sailors, captains, and maritime authorities to exchange information with nearby vessels and shore-based stations.

The main categories of marine radios include fixed-mount and handheld variants. Fixed-mount marine radios are permanently installed aboard boats and ships, typically positioned in specific locations such as control panels or dashboards. They operate within frequency bands ranging from low-band VHF (49-108 MHz) to high-band VHF (169-216 MHz), low-band UHF (450-806 MHz), and high-band UHF (900-952 MHz). These radios utilize various modulation techniques such as amplitude modulation (AM), frequency modulation (FM), phase modulation (PM), and spread spectrum modulation. They find applications across diverse sectors including fisheries, transportation, leisure and recreation, among others.

The marine radio market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides marine radio market statistics, including marine radio industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a marine radio market share, detailed marine radio market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the marine radio industry. This marine radio market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

The marine radio market consists of sales of marine VHF radios, marine GPS systems, single-sideband (SSB) radios, digital selective calling (DSC) radios, handheld marine radios, marine radio antennas, and marine autopilots. 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.


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