Communication Antenna Market Report 2026

The communication antenna market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $28.71 billion in 2025 to $32.16 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in mobile voice and data communication, expansion of broadcast and radio communication, defense and aerospace radar adoption, satellite communication deployment, early wi-fi and cellular infrastructure rollout.

The communication antenna market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $50.07 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to 5g and 6g network densification, rising connected vehicle penetration, satellite constellation expansion, growth in private industrial networks, increasing demand for high-speed wireless backhaul. Major trends in the forecast period include iot-enabled antenna integration, autonomous vehicle radar antenna optimization, smart factory antenna automation, cloud-managed network antenna systems, ev communication and charging antennas.

The increasing penetration of smartphones is expected to drive growth in the communication antenna market. Smartphone penetration measures the proportion of the population that owns and uses smartphones, reflecting widespread adoption and integration of mobile technology into daily life. Growth is fueled by more affordable devices and greater accessibility, making smartphones available to a broader range of consumers. Communication antennas play a crucial role by ensuring reliable network connectivity, improving data speeds and coverage, and enhancing user experience for personal and business applications. For example, the GSM Association reported in October 2023 that nearly 4.3 billion people, 53% of the global population, used smartphones to access the internet, with approximately 80% of mobile internet users on 4G or 5G devices, marking an increase of 330 million users from 2022 to 2023. Rising smartphone adoption is therefore driving demand for communication antennas.

Companies in the communication antenna market are increasingly focusing on advanced antennas to enhance mission-critical connectivity. These antennas provide reliable and secure communication for essential services such as public safety, defense, and emergency response. In June 2025, Sweden-based Ericsson launched Antenna 1005 and Antenna 1006, designed for public safety and disaster relief networks. Supporting spectrum bands B68 and B28, these antennas feature 2T2R low-band support, remote electrical tilt (RET), and antenna monitoring units (AMU) for real-time optimization. Antenna 1005 is compact for suburban deployment, while Antenna 1006 offers extended range for rural areas, ensuring dependable connectivity for emergency responders across challenging terrains.

In September 2023, discoverIE Group plc, a UK-based electronics manufacturer, acquired 2J Antennas Group for $61.06 million (€52.5 million). The acquisition strengthens discoverIE’s industrial wireless connectivity portfolio, leveraging 2J’s high-performance antennas to access fast-growing markets such as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), robotics, and AI-driven industrial systems. 2J Antennas Group, based in Slovakia, specializes in innovative communication antenna solutions.

Major companies operating in the communication antenna market are Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Cisco Systems Inc., Qualcomm Incorporated, TE Connectivity Ltd., EchoStar Corporation, Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Amphenol Corporation, Molex LLC, Temix Communications S.r.l., Sunway Communication Co. Ltd., Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Limited, Laird Connectivity Inc., Galtronics USA Inc., Guangdong Shenglu Telecommunication Technology Co. Ltd., Airgain Inc., Tongyu Communication Inc., Global Invacom Group Limited, Newstar Communication Co. Ltd., Alpha Wireless Ltd., Sat-Lite Technologies LLC, Mobi Antenna Technologies (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd., Opek Autotek Limited.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs on electronic components and raw materials have impacted the communication antenna market by increasing manufacturing costs and disrupting cross-border supply chains for metals, substrates, and rf components. antenna segments used in automotive, telecom infrastructure, and aerospace applications are most affected, with asia-pacific and north america facing higher procurement and pricing pressures. however, tariffs are also encouraging localized manufacturing, regional sourcing, and design optimization, which may strengthen domestic production capabilities and long-term supply resilience.

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A communication antenna is a device that enables wireless communication by transmitting and receiving electromagnetic signals. It transforms electrical signals into radio waves and vice versa, allowing the transmission of data, voice, or video over distances. Antennas enhance signal strength, extend coverage, and improve overall communication efficiency to ensure reliable information exchange.

The primary types of communication antennas include aperture antennas, wire antennas, reflector antennas, microstrip antennas, lens antennas, array antennas, and others. Aperture antennas focus electromagnetic waves through a designated opening or surface and come in directional, semi-directional, and omnidirectional coverage types. They utilize technologies such as MIMO (multiple-input multiple-output), MISO (multiple-input single-output), and SIMO (single-input multiple-output). These antennas are applied in Wi-Fi networks, radar systems, connected vehicles, satellite tracking, radio astronomy, and other areas, serving industries such as industrial, healthcare, consumer electronics, aerospace, and defense.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the communication antenna market in 2025. The regions covered in the communication antenna market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the communication antenna market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The communication antenna market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as antenna design and engineering, installation and integration, maintenance and repair, signal testing and optimization, and network consulting and planning. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The communication antenna market also includes sales of base station antennas, microwave antennas, satellite communication antennas, and smart antennas. 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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