The ultra-wideband market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market size of ultra-wideband has witnessed a quick expansion in the last few years. Forecasts show an increase from $1.63 billion in 2024 to $1.9 billion in 2025 at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 16.1%. The growth seen in the past is rooted in factors like advancements in wireless communication, incorporation with consumer electronics, the rise of real-time location systems (RILS), automotive connectivity needs, advancements in security and impulse radio, regulatory backing and spectrum allocation, the need for high-data-rate wireless networks, and the emergence of smart home and automation systems.
The Ultra-Wideband market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• Expectations for the ultra-wideband market size anticipate a speedy expansion in the coming years. The market is on track to reach $3.62 billion in 2029, maintaining a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.6%.
The swell in growth during this projected timeframe could be credited to rising needs for precise indoor positioning, UWB implementations in astute cities and infrastructural systems, its use in automotive radar mechanisms, the rise of UWB-supported access control systems, addition in intelligent agriculture, and UWB-centric healthcare wearables. Key trends throughout the forecast period encompass adoption in smartphones, UWB for unhindered access controls, UWB's role in robotics and automation, UWB for secure transactions, financial injections into UWB technology, and strategic partnerships for creating UWB-derived solutions.
The ultrawideband market is set to expand, driven by the escalating demand for consumer electronics. Any electronic device intended for daily, professional, or private use by consumers is categorised as consumer electronics. Incorporating ultra-wideband (UWB) technology into these devices enables rapid data transmission, accurate location tracking, and dependable connectivity, thereby improving the user experience in devices like smartphones, smartwatches, and wireless peripherals. For example, figures from the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association - a trade association based in Japan - revealed the total electronic equipment production in Japan amounted to $52,36,535 million in May 2023. Moreover, in May 2023, consumer electronics production rose to $2,178,430 million, a significant increase from $1,714,724 million in May 2022. Hence, the surge in demand for consumer electronics contributes to the upswing in the ultra-wideband market.
The ultra-wideband market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Impulse Radio, Multiband Ultra-Wideband
2) By System: Vehicular Radar System, Imaging Systems, Communication And Measurement Systems
3) By Application: RTLS (Real-Time Location System) Or WNS (Wireless Networking Services), Imaging, Communication, Other Applications
4) By Vertical: Healthcare, Automotive And Transportation, Manufacturing, Consumer Electronics, Retail, Residential, Other Verticals
Subsegments:
1) By Impulse Radio: Time-Hopping Impulse Radio, Direct Sequence Impulse Radio
2) By Multiband Ultra-Wideband: Frequency Hopping Multiband, Multi-Carrier Multiband
The ultra-wideband market is witnessing a significant surge in popularity owing to the advancements in technology. Companies dominating this market are heavily invested in creating innovative ultra-wideband solutions, aiming to establish their authority in the market. A case in point is the recent move by Verizon Communications Inc. This US-based telecommunications company extended its 5G ultra-wideband services to Sacramento, Seattle, and Pensacola, Florida in February 2022. Its 5th generation ultra-wideband service leverages millimeter wave (mmWave) spectrum, ensuring the users receive the fastest connection.
Major companies operating in the ultra-wideband market include:
• DecaWave Limited
• Apple Inc.
• BeSpoon SAS
• Zebra Technologies Corporation
• NXP Semiconductors N.V.
• Texas Instruments Incorporated
• Johanson Technology Inc.
• Fractus Antennas S.L.
• Nanotron Technologies GmbH
• Sony Group Corporation
• Ubisense Group PLC
• Taiyo Yuden Co. Ltd.
• General Atomics Corp.
• Qorvo Inc.
• Humatics Corporation
• Fractus SA
• Intel Corporation
• Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.
• Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
• Xiaomi Corporation
• Robert Bosch GmbH
• Eliko Antennas Ltd.
• Pozyx Labs NV
• Roke Manor Research Limited
• Cambridge Wireless Limited
• UWINLOC SAS
North America was the largest region in the ultra-wideband market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the ultra-wideband market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.