Global 5G CU (Centralized Unit) and DU (Distributed Unit) Market Growth 2025-2031

The global 5G CU (Centralized Unit) and DU (Distributed Unit) market size is predicted to grow from US$ 1955 million in 2025 to US$ 1674 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of -2.6% from 2025 to 2031.

A radio access network (RAN) connects 5G-enabled devices to the 5G core network. It is a major part of the 5G network. The 5G RAN consists of base stations (gNodeB), remote radio units (RRU), and antenna systems. It handles the radio communications between the user equipment (UE), such as a cellphone, computer, or any remotely controlled machine to the 5G core network (5GC).

In 5G, the gNodeB can be split into a Centralized Unit (CU) and Distributed Unit (DU), allowing distributed architecture. RRUs can be connected to a front haul gateway to combine multiple units with a DU, multiple DUs can be connected to a CU, and finally, CU connects to the core network.

United States market for 5G CU (Centralized Unit) and DU (Distributed Unit) is estimated to increase from US$ million in 2024 to US$ million by 2031, at a CAGR of % from 2025 through 2031.

China market for 5G CU (Centralized Unit) and DU (Distributed Unit) is estimated to increase from US$ million in 2024 to US$ million by 2031, at a CAGR of % from 2025 through 2031.

Europe market for 5G CU (Centralized Unit) and DU (Distributed Unit) is estimated to increase from US$ million in 2024 to US$ million by 2031, at a CAGR of % from 2025 through 2031.

Global key 5G CU (Centralized Unit) and DU (Distributed Unit) players cover Huawei, Ericsson, Samsung, Nokia, Comba Communication, etc. In terms of revenue, the global two largest companies occupied for a share nearly % in 2024.

LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “5G CU (Centralized Unit) and DU (Distributed Unit) Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world 5G CU (Centralized Unit) and DU (Distributed Unit) sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected 5G CU (Centralized Unit) and DU (Distributed Unit) sales for 2025 through 2031. With 5G CU (Centralized Unit) and DU (Distributed Unit) sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world 5G CU (Centralized Unit) and DU (Distributed Unit) industry.

This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global 5G CU (Centralized Unit) and DU (Distributed Unit) landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on 5G CU (Centralized Unit) and DU (Distributed Unit) portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global 5G CU (Centralized Unit) and DU (Distributed Unit) market.

This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for 5G CU (Centralized Unit) and DU (Distributed Unit) and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global 5G CU (Centralized Unit) and DU (Distributed Unit).

This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of 5G CU (Centralized Unit) and DU (Distributed Unit) market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.

Segmentation by Type:
CU (Centralized Unit)
DU (Distributed Unit)

Segmentation by Application:
Residential and SOHO
Urban
Enterprises
Rural and Remote Areas
Others

This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries

The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Huawei
Ericsson
Samsung
Nokia
Comba Communication
Nybsys
Silicom Ltd.
Airspan Networks
Arraycomm
VVDN Technologies
Faststream
Shenzhen Gongjin Electronics Co

Key Questions Addressed in this Report

What is the 10-year outlook for the global 5G CU (Centralized Unit) and DU (Distributed Unit) market?

What factors are driving 5G CU (Centralized Unit) and DU (Distributed Unit) market growth, globally and by region?

Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?

How do 5G CU (Centralized Unit) and DU (Distributed Unit) market opportunities vary by end market size?

How does 5G CU (Centralized Unit) and DU (Distributed Unit) break out by Type, by Application?

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