Global C-ran Market Size & Outlook

The c-ran industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 89.3 billion by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 27.1% is expected of the worldwide c-ran industry from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$B)
$16.7
Forecast, 2030 (US$B)
$89.3
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
27.1%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global c-ran market highlights

  • The global c-ran market generated a revenue of USD 16.7 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 89.3 billion by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2024 - 2030) of 27.1% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, centralized accounted for a revenue of USD 10.2 billion in 2023.
  • Virtualized/Cloud is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, UK is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 16.7 billion
Market revenue in 2030USD 89.3 billion
Growth rate27.1% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentCentralized
Fastest growing segmentVirtualized/Cloud
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD billion
Market segmentationCentralized, Virtualized/Cloud

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 29.3% of the global c-ran market in 2023.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, UK is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 3.4 billion by 2030.

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centralized was the largest segment with a revenue share of 61.08% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global c-ran market based on centralized, virtualized/cloud covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global C-RAN Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018-2030)
    • Centralized
    • Virtualized/Cloud
  • Global C-RAN Component Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018-2030)
    • Infrastructure
      • Remote Radio Units
      • Basedband Units
      • Fronthaul
    • Software
    • Services
      • Consulting
      • Design & deployment
      • Maintenance & Support
      • Others
  • Global C-RAN Network Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018-2030)
    • 3G
    • LTE & 5G
  • Global C-RAN Deployment Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018-2030)
    • Indoor
    • Outdoor

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Global c-ran market statistics, by regions, 2018-2030 (US$B)

Top 10 countries: C-ran market size, 2023 (USD Billion)

Top 10 countries: C-ran market size, 2023 (USD Billion)

Global c-ran market, by region, 2023 (US$B)

Global c-ran market statistics, by regions, 2018-2030 (US$B)

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