Cloud-Radio Access Network (C-RAN) Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report, By Component (Solution, Services); By Network Type (2G/3G, 4G, 5G); By Deployment; By End-User; By Region; Segment Forecast, 2024- 2032

Cloud-Radio Access Network (C-RAN) Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report, By Component (Solution, Services); By Network Type (2G/3G, 4G, 5G); By Deployment; By End-User; By Region; Segment Forecast, 2024- 2032

The global cloud-radio access network (C-RAN) market size is expected to reach USD 93.36 billion by 2032, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Cloud-Radio Access Network (C-RAN) Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report, By Component (Solution, Services); By Network Type (2G/3G, 4G, 5G); By Deployment; By End-User; By Region; Segment Forecast, 2024- 2032” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

The market is experiencing significant growth due to the increasing demand for higher network capacity, and improved network performance drives the adoption of C-RAN solutions. With the proliferation of smartphones, IoT devices, and data-intensive applications, traditional distributed radio access network (RAN) architectures face challenges in handling the growing traffic volume. C-RAN offers a centralized architecture where baseband processing is moved to a centralized cloud-based server, enabling more efficient resource allocation, centralized management, and improved scalability. This allows network operators to meet the increasing demands for capacity and coverage while reducing costs and improving overall network performance.

Deploying 5G networks is a major driver for the C-RAN market. 5G networks require higher bandwidth, ultra-low latency, and massive connectivity, which can be effectively addressed by C-RAN architecture. C-RAN allows network operators to virtualize and centralize baseband processing, enabling them to leverage cloud computing and software-defined networking (SDN) technologies to dynamically allocate resources, optimize network performance, and deliver the demanding requirements of 5G.

There is an increasing focus on edge computing in the market. Edge computing involves processing data closer to the network edge, closer to where it is generated, rather than sending it back to a centralized cloud or data center. By leveraging edge computing capabilities, C-RAN can reduce latency and improve the overall user experience, particularly for latency-sensitive applications such as autonomous vehicles, augmented reality, and industrial IoT. Integrating C-RAN with edge computing allows operators to offload processing tasks from the centralized cloud and distribute them to edge servers, enabling faster response times and more efficient utilization of network resources.

Cloud-Radio Access Network (C-RAN) Market Report Highlights

Solution segment is expected to hold the highest growth over the forecast period, due to growth through cost-effective, reliable, low-latency, and high-bandwidth connections utilizing Data Center Network technology.

4G segment accounted for the significant market revenue share in 2022, due to LTE introduced higher backhaul capacity to cellular base stations using Remote Radio Units (RRUs) connected to centralized Baseband Units (BBUs).

Indoor segment dominated the market with the largest revenue shares in 2022, RAN and small cell solutions drive dominance by enhancing residential network capacity and indoor mobile experiences.

Asia Pacific region is anticipated to hold the highest growth rate in the market.

The global key market players include Altiostar, Amphenol, Anritsu, Artiza Networks, ASOCS, Casa Systems, Cisco Systems, CommScope, Dali Wireless, Ericsson AB, EXFO, Fujitsu, Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., and others.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the Cloud-Radio Access Network (C-RAN) market report based on component, network type, deployment, end-use, and region:

Cloud-Radio Access Network (C-RAN), Component Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2019 - 2032)

Solution

Services

Consulting Services

Implementation Services

Support Services

Cloud-Radio Access Network (C-RAN), Network Type Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2019 - 2032)

2G/3G

4G

5G

Cloud-Radio Access Network (C-RAN), Deployment Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2019 - 2032)

Outdoor

Indoor

Cloud-Radio Access Network (C-RAN), End-Use Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2019 - 2032)

Telecom Operators

Enterprises

Cloud-Radio Access Network (C-RAN), Regional Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2019 - 2032)

North America

U.S.

Canada

Europe

Germany

UK

France

Italy

Spain

Russia

Netherlands

Asia Pacific

China

India

Japan

South Korea

Indonesia

Malaysia

Latin America

Argentina

Brazil

Mexico

Middle East & Africa

UAE

Saudi Arabia

Israel

South Africa