Wireless Testing Market Size and Share Analysis by Offering (Equipment, Services), Connectivity Type (Wireless Network Testing, Wireless Device Testing), Application (Consumer Electronics, Automotive, IT & Telecommunication, Energy & Power, Medical Devices, Aerospace & Defense, Industrial)- Global Industry Growth Forecast to 2030

Market Overview

The global wireless testing market size was valued at $11.54 billion in 2021, and it will grow at a CAGR of 11.7% during 2021–2030, to reach $31.23 billion by 2030. The major factors driving the demand for these solutions include the development of 5G networks across the globe, the rise in demand from the consumer electronics industry, and rapid technological advancements in wireless testing technologies.

Due to the rapid adoption of remote working methods, owing to lockdowns implemented in numerous nations throughout the world during the COVID-19 pandemic, the market has experienced significant growth. Furthermore, the development of cutting-edge infrastructure, an increase in population, and government initiatives to promote digitization are projected to drive the market for testing solutions.

APAC Market To Witness the Fastest Growth

APAC is a key market for wireless testing solutions, as the region has several emerging nations adopting such systems rapidly. Also, during the forecast period, the APAC market is projected to experience the fastest growth, advancing at a CAGR of 12.3%. This can be ascribed to the surging deployment of mobile broadband, which is the primary method of broadband access in the region.

In addition, the demand expansion for wireless testing in consumer electronics applications is projected to be fueled by the increase in demand for wearables and smart electronic devices. In the electronics sector, where the emphasis is on creating small, intelligent devices, wireless testing is essential since the products need to be evaluated for performance, functionality, and safety before going on sale.

Moreover, the presence of a large number of telecom customers and an increase in the use of internet of things (IoT) devices are predicted to drive the regional market growth. For instance, China has the most telecom subscribers, and the country's industry is expanding as most people are using smartphones.

In terms of the adoption of new technologies across various industries, APAC is experiencing rapid developments. It is projected that 5G networks will be crucial to the development of cutting-edge technologies like machine-to-machine (M2M) and IoT. Due to its simultaneous connectivity to numerous devices and low latency, the 5G network is regarded as essential for smart cities and industrial automation, to enhance system performance.

The adoption of mobile broadband, especially 4G-capable handsets, is increasing quickly in India. Along with that, 5G is at a nascent stage, and telecom infrastructure operators are building infrastructure to develop 5G connectivity, in order to facilitate faster connectivity. Thus, these elements are fueling the market expansion in APAC for wireless testing devices and services.

Services Category Garnered Largest Share

The services category garnered the largest market share in 2021. During the pandemic, educational institutes and corporate offices went online, which eventually raised the demand for wireless testing services, since it evaluates maintenance and network installation. Moreover, the surging internet penetration and increasing adoption of digital services have led to an exponential rise in the volume of sensitive data being generated. Along with that, there is a need for better infrastructure solutions, which is fueling the wireless network testing market advance.

During the projection period, it is expected that government initiatives for free Wi-Fi services in numerous nations, including India, will generate significant market possibilities. Wi-Fi technology has emerged as the most-popular cellular offload solution, since it is unlicensed, affordable, and widely accessible. Thus, testing wireless equipment enables service providers to offer reliable Wi-Fi services.

Moreover, Wi-Fi testing demand is expected to increase in the coming years as customers accept several multimedia apps. The use of various media sources, including animation, videos, audio, text, graphics, and photos, has a positive impact on the growth of the wireless testing market. The viewing of various forms of multimedia necessitates a high transfer rate and a consistent Wi-Fi connectivity, which is only possible if the network is tested and in good working condition.

Wireless Network Testing Dominates Market

The 5G infrastructure is still in its infancy. It is projected that the technology will deliver new, special network and service capabilities. It would guarantee user experience continuity in difficult circumstances like highly mobile environments and densely inhabited locations. According to top network operators and 5G chipset developers, the 5G infrastructure would aid in delivering a connection of 1 Gbps. Also, the 5G network is expected to provide real-time service delivery, a high data transfer rate, and a high device connection density. The new broadband applications would be propelled by this network with exceptionally low latency, which is now being tested wirelessly.

The telecommunications sector has seen an increase in cellular network subscribers globally during the last 10 years. Additionally, innovation is advancing toward connections that are quicker and more actively responsive. As a result, testing equipment is becoming more and more necessary across this domain, starting from the design phase to test and validate the design and the R&D phase to performing pre-conformance testing, manufacturing built-to-test products, and enhancing the performance of deployed networks.

As per the data, India is among the top smartphone markets. India has seen a rapid increase in data quantities due to faster networks, rapid adoption of smartphones, and a rise in the consumption of video content. Additionally, the market is expanding due to the rising use of smart devices with mobile data, improvements in networking and communication, and greater interoperability of network technologies.

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Consumer Electronics Holds Largest Market Share

The consumer electronics category accounted for the largest revenue share in the wireless testing market in 2021. This is majorly due to the rising demand for wearables and smart electronic gadgets. Wireless testing is crucial in the consumer electronics industry, where products are tested for safety, functioning, and performance. GSM, UMTS, and LTE are three of the most-common technologies used in consumer electronics like smartphones and tablets. Different wireless technologies that are used in consumer electronics, such as Bluetooth, cellular, near-field communication (NFC), and Wi-Fi, are tested by a number of companies these days.

With the rise in awareness of fitness and health, consumers tend to prefer smart fitness bands that can show step count, blood pressure, heart rate, and SpO2 level, which help them keep their health in check. Moreover, smart homes are equipped with connected wireless devices, such as utility meters, security cameras, HVAC systems, and thermostats, the demand for which is increasing globally. Connectivity is expected to emerge as a highly pervasive trend in the coming years to the extent of being an embedded virtual standard in every household device and equipment.

The market is seeing tremendous potential opportunities as 5G networks and devices are being used more and more. Thus, suppliers modernize and create technologically compatible testing apparatus. Additionally, it is projected that the development of IoT and M2M communication devices would accelerate the market expansion, particularly for applications related to telephony.

Key Players in Wireless Testing Market Are:

• Dekra SE
• Bureau Veritas SA
• Keysight Technologies
• Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
• Viavi Solutions Inc
• EXFO Inc.
• Anritsun Corporation
• Intertek Group PLC

Market Size Breakdown by Segment

The study offers a comprehensive market segmentation analysis along with market estimation for the period 2017-2030.

Based on Offering

• Equipment
• Services

Based on Connectivity type

• Wireless network testing
• Wireless device testing

Based on Application

• Consumer Electronics
• Automotive
• IT & Telecommunication
• Energy & power
• Medical devices
• Aerospace & Defense
• Industrial

Geographical Analysis

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • U.K.
  • Italy
  • Spain
• Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Australia
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
• Middle East and Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa