Global RAN Automation and RIC Market Growth (Status and Outlook) 2025-2031

Global RAN Automation and RIC Market Growth (Status and Outlook) 2025-2031

The global RAN Automation and RIC market size is predicted to grow from US$ 1223 million in 2025 to US$ 16280 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 53.9% from 2025 to 2031.

RAN automation takes over the role of carrying out daily repetitive tasks and processes by using a machine-learning functionality that is focused on the radio network. A RAN Intelligent Controller is a software-defined component of the Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) architecture that’s responsible for controlling and optimizing RAN functions. The RIC is a critical piece of the Open RAN disaggregation strategy, bringing multivendor interoperability, intelligence, agility, and programmability to radio access networks. The RIC enables the onboarding of third-party applications that automate and optimize RAN operations at scale. The RAN Automation and RIC product in the early stage (before 2020) of development is mainly a test version. Therefore, the test version of the product is also included in this report.

Global key players of RAN Automation and RIC include Nokia, Parallel Wireless, Ericsson, Juniper Networks, etc. Global top five manufacturers hold a share over 76%. In terms of product, not real time is the largest segment, with a share over 85%. And in terms of application, the largest application is indoor base station, with a share over 87%.

The driving factors of the RAN Automation (Radio Access Network Automation) and RIC (RAN Intelligent Controller) markets can be summarized as follows:

RAN Automation Market Drivers

Increased Network Complexity and Operation and Maintenance Costs:

With the deployment of 5G and future 6G networks, the complexity of RAN networks has increased significantly, and operation and maintenance costs have also risen accordingly. RAN Automation can effectively reduce operation and maintenance costs and improve network operation efficiency through automation tools and technologies.

Demand for network performance optimization:

In order to ensure the stable operation and efficient performance of the network, RAN Automation can provide functions such as real-time monitoring, troubleshooting and automatic repair to meet the needs of network performance optimization.

Technological innovation and standardization promotion:

The continuous development and standardization process of automation technology have accelerated the popularization and application of RAN Automation.

RIC Market Drivers

Growing Network Management Demand:

With the continuous expansion and complexity of RAN networks, the demand for efficient and intelligent network management is increasing. RIC can achieve optimized scheduling and efficient management of network resources by providing cross-ecosystem collaboration and open interfaces.

Technological Convergence and Innovation:

The RIC market benefits from the convergence and innovation of technologies such as AI, big data, and cloud computing. These technologies provide RIC with more powerful data processing and analysis capabilities, enabling it to better adapt to complex and changing network environments.

Policy support and industrial development:

The attention and support of governments of various countries for 5G and future communication technologies have provided a good policy environment for the development of the RIC market. At the same time, with the rapid development of the global communications industry, as one of the key infrastructures, the market demand for RIC will continue to grow.

Market demand drive:

RIC can meet the needs of operators for efficient, flexible and intelligent network management, especially in responding to emergencies, ensuring network stability and improving user experience. Therefore, market demand is one of the important factors driving the development of the RIC market.

In summary, the driving factors of the RAN Automation and RIC markets mainly include the increase in network complexity and operation and maintenance costs, the demand for network performance optimization, the promotion of technological innovation and standardization, the growth of network management needs, technological integration and innovation, policy support and industrial development, and market demand drive. These factors have jointly promoted the rapid development of the RAN Automation and RIC markets and laid a solid foundation for their future development.

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

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

This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for RAN Automation and RIC 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 RAN Automation and RIC.

This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of RAN Automation and RIC market by product type, application, key players and key regions and countries.

Segmentation by Type:
Not Real Time
Near Real Time

Segmentation by Application:
Indoor Base Station
Outdoor Base Station

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 analyzing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Nokia
Parallel Wireless
Ericsson
Juniper Networks
Vmware
Mavenir
Altiostar
ASOCS
AirHop Communications
Atrinet
STL

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