Wireless Router Market Overview, Growth, Trends, Analysis, Research Report (2021-2031)

Wireless Router Market Size and Forecast (2021 - 2031), Global and Regional Share, Trend, and Growth Opportunity Analysis Report Coverage: By Standard (802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11AC, and 802.11AX); Band (Single Band, Dual Band, and Tri Band); Application (Household, Commercial, Enterprise, and Transportation); and End-Use (Indoor and Outdoor)

  • Report Code : TIPTE100000948
  • Category : Electronics and Semiconductor
  • No. of Pages : 150
Buy Now

Wireless Router Market Size and Regional Overview by 2031

Buy Now

The wireless router market size is projected to reach US$ 31.25 billion by 2031 from US$ 15.64 billion in 2023. The market is expected to register a CAGR of 9.04 % in 2023—2031. The growing need for high-speed internet and smart home gadgets are likely to remain key wireless router market trends.

Wireless Router Market Analysis

The wireless router market is growing at a rapid pace as a result of the growing need for high-speed internet, increase in online working and distant work, expansion of 5g infrastructure, growth in internet penetration, etc. Moreover, rapid digital transformation amongst end-user verticals and increasing resilience on wifi systems are providing lucrative opportunities for market growth.

Wireless Router Market  Overview

One of the most well-known features of wireless routers is the integration of wireless access points for private computer networks or the Internet. Depending on the manufacturer and kind, wireless routers can be used on a hybrid wired and wireless network, a wired local area network, or a wireless-only LAN. The market for wireless routers is expanding swiftly and is probably going to continue doing so in the next years.

Customize Research To Suit Your Requirement

We can optimize and tailor the analysis and scope which is unmet through our standard offerings. This flexibility will help you gain the exact information needed for your business planning and decision making.

Wireless Router Market: Strategic Insights

wireless-router-market
Market Size Value inUS$ 8531.7 Million in 2017
Market Size Value byUS$ 16128.2 Million by 2025
Growth rateCAGR of 8.29% from 2018-2025
Forecast Period2018-2025
Base Year2018
Analyst Image

Naveen

Have a question?

Naveen will walk you through a 15-minute call to present the report’s content and answer all queries if you have any.

Analyst Image  Speak to Analyst

Wireless Router Market  Drivers and Opportunities

Rising Demand for High-Speed Mobile Broadband Connection to Favor Market

The need for internet access, the availability and affordability of smartphones, the decreased cost of technology per megabyte of data, and the absence of fixed-line access in some developing countries are some of the reasons that, when combined, are propelling mobile broadband connectivity globally. Furthermore, roughly 93% of smartphone users say they use their devices primarily at home, according to a study conducted by industry behemoth Google, Inc. As a result, the market is seeing significant technological advancement due to the increased traction among industry participants brought about by the increasing adoption of mobile broadband. The market for mobile broadband is anticipated to rise, which should positively affect the market for wireless routers year over year.

Increasing Use of Wireless Connected Devices in the Healthcare Sector.

A surge in the use of connected healthcare devices among healthcare professionals, such as heart-remote patient monitoring devices and rate monitors, is driving global market expansion. The linked medical device also enables healthcare professionals to concentrate on active patient involvement and give care that is centered on the needs of the patient. Since these services depend on fast internet communication between patients and doctors, the industry is expanding as a result.

Wireless Router Market  Report Segmentation Analysis

Key segments that contributed to the derivation of the wireless router market analysis are standard, band, application, and end-use.

  • Based on standards, the wireless router market is divided into 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11AC, and 802.11AX. The 802.11b segment is anticipated to grow in the forecast period.
  • By band, the market is segmented into single-band, dual-band, and tri-band. The single-band segment is anticipated to grow in the forecast period.
  • Based on application, the wireless router market is divided into household, commercial, enterprise, and transportation. The trademark segment is anticipated to grow in the forecast period.
  • In terms of end-use, the market is bifurcated into indoor and outdoor. The indoor segment is anticipated to grow at a significant rate over the forecast period.

Wireless Router Market  Share Analysis by Geography

The geographic scope of the wireless router market report is mainly divided into five regions: North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South America/South & Central America. North America has dominated the wireless router market. High technology adoption trends in various industries in the North American region have fuelled the growth of the wireless router market. Factors such as increased adoption of digital tools and high technological spending by government agencies are expected to drive the North American wireless router market growth. Moreover, a strong emphasis on research and development in the developed economies of the US and Canada is forcing the North American players to bring technologically advanced solutions into the market. In addition, the US has a large number of wireless router market players who have been increasingly focusing on developing innovative solutions. All these factors contribute to the region's growth of the wireless router market.

Wireless Router Market  Report Scope

Wireless Router Market  News and Recent Developments

The wireless router market is evaluated by gathering qualitative and quantitative data post primary and secondary research, which includes important corporate publications, association data, and databases. The following is a list of developments in the market:

  • In January 2024, - Acer announced two new gaming routers, leveraging the power of the Qualcomm Immersive Home Platform and tri-band wifi 7 for stable connections and enhanced wireless gameplay. The Predator Connect X7 5G CPE unleashes blazing-fast internet speeds through 5G and wifi 7, along with dual WAN connectivity to minimize disruptions.

(Source: Acer, Press Release, 2024)

  • In September 2023, Charter Communications, Inc. and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announced a collaboration to deliver the next-generation Advanced wifi router that will bring wifi 7 and 10 Gbps wifi capabilities to Spectrum Internet users, helping support and enhance the converged connectivity experience for residential and small and medium-sized business customers. Advanced wifi routers with wifi 7 are expected to be available to Spectrum customers in 2024..

(Source: Charter Communications, Inc, Press Release, 2023)

Wireless Router Market  Report Coverage and Deliverables

The "Wireless Router Market  Size and Forecast (2021–2031)" report provides a detailed analysis of the market covering below areas:

  • Market size and forecast at global, regional, and country levels for all the key market segments covered under the scope
  • Market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, and key opportunities
  • Key future trends
  • Detailed PEST/Porter's Five Forces and SWOT analysis
  • Global and regional market analysis covering key market trends, major players, regulations, and recent market developments
  • Industry landscape and competition analysis covering market concentration, heat map analysis, prominent players, and recent developments
  • Detailed company profiles
Report Coverage
Report Coverage

Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends

Segment Covered
Segment Covered

Standard ; Band ; Application ; and End-Use

Regional Scope
Regional Scope

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America

Country Scope
Country Scope

US, Canada, Mexico, UK, Germany, Spain, Italy, France, India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Brazil, Argentina

Frequently Asked Questions


What is the estimated market size for the global wireless router market in 2023?

The global wireless router market was estimated to be US$ 15.64 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.04% during the forecast period 2024 - 2031.

What are the driving factors impacting the global wireless router market?

The growing need for high-speed internet and smart home gadgets are the major factors that propel the global wireless router market growth.

What are the opportunities of the global wireless router market?

The increasing use of wireless connected devices in the healthcare sector is anticipated to play a significant role in the global wireless router market in the coming years.

Which are the key players holding the major market share of the wireless router market?

The key players holding majority shares in the global wireless router market are Cisco Systems, Inc., Tenda, TP-LINK CORPORATION PTE. LTD., Belkin, D-Link (India) Limited., EDIMAX Technology Co., Ltd., Huawei Device Co., Ltd., NETGEAR, Xiaomi, ASUSTeK Computer Inc.

What will be the market size for the global wireless router market by 2031?

The global wireless router market is expected to reach US$ 31.25 billion by 2031.

The Insight Partners performs research in 4 major stages: Data Collection & Secondary Research, Primary Research, Data Analysis and Data Triangulation & Final Review.

  1. Data Collection and Secondary Research:

As a market research and consulting firm operating from a decade, we have published many reports and advised several clients across the globe. First step for any study will start with an assessment of currently available data and insights from existing reports. Further, historical and current market information is collected from Investor Presentations, Annual Reports, SEC Filings, etc., and other information related to company’s performance and market positioning are gathered from Paid Databases (Factiva, Hoovers, and Reuters) and various other publications available in public domain.

Several associations trade associates, technical forums, institutes, societies and organizations are accessed to gain technical as well as market related insights through their publications such as research papers, blogs and press releases related to the studies are referred to get cues about the market. Further, white papers, journals, magazines, and other news articles published in the last 3 years are scrutinized and analyzed to understand the current market trends.

  1. Primary Research:

The primarily interview analysis comprise of data obtained from industry participants interview and answers to survey questions gathered by in-house primary team.

For primary research, interviews are conducted with industry experts/CEOs/Marketing Managers/Sales Managers/VPs/Subject Matter Experts from both demand and supply side to get a 360-degree view of the market. The primary team conducts several interviews based on the complexity of the markets to understand the various market trends and dynamics which makes research more credible and precise.

A typical research interview fulfils the following functions:

  • Provides first-hand information on the market size, market trends, growth trends, competitive landscape, and outlook
  • Validates and strengthens in-house secondary research findings
  • Develops the analysis team’s expertise and market understanding

Primary research involves email interactions and telephone interviews for each market, category, segment, and sub-segment across geographies. The participants who typically take part in such a process include, but are not limited to:

  • Industry participants: VPs, business development managers, market intelligence managers and national sales managers
  • Outside experts: Valuation experts, research analysts and key opinion leaders specializing in the electronics and semiconductor industry.

Below is the breakup of our primary respondents by company, designation, and region:

Research Methodology

Once we receive the confirmation from primary research sources or primary respondents, we finalize the base year market estimation and forecast the data as per the macroeconomic and microeconomic factors assessed during data collection.

  1. Data Analysis:

Once data is validated through both secondary as well as primary respondents, we finalize the market estimations by hypothesis formulation and factor analysis at regional and country level.

  • 3.1 Macro-Economic Factor Analysis:

We analyse macroeconomic indicators such the gross domestic product (GDP), increase in the demand for goods and services across industries, technological advancement, regional economic growth, governmental policies, the influence of COVID-19, PEST analysis, and other aspects. This analysis aids in setting benchmarks for various nations/regions and approximating market splits. Additionally, the general trend of the aforementioned components aid in determining the market's development possibilities.

  • 3.2 Country Level Data:

Various factors that are especially aligned to the country are taken into account to determine the market size for a certain area and country, including the presence of vendors, such as headquarters and offices, the country's GDP, demand patterns, and industry growth. To comprehend the market dynamics for the nation, a number of growth variables, inhibitors, application areas, and current market trends are researched. The aforementioned elements aid in determining the country's overall market's growth potential.

  • 3.3 Company Profile:

The “Table of Contents” is formulated by listing and analyzing more than 25 - 30 companies operating in the market ecosystem across geographies. However, we profile only 10 companies as a standard practice in our syndicate reports. These 10 companies comprise leading, emerging, and regional players. Nonetheless, our analysis is not restricted to the 10 listed companies, we also analyze other companies present in the market to develop a holistic view and understand the prevailing trends. The “Company Profiles” section in the report covers key facts, business description, products & services, financial information, SWOT analysis, and key developments. The financial information presented is extracted from the annual reports and official documents of the publicly listed companies. Upon collecting the information for the sections of respective companies, we verify them via various primary sources and then compile the data in respective company profiles. The company level information helps us in deriving the base number as well as in forecasting the market size.

  • 3.4 Developing Base Number:

Aggregation of sales statistics (2020-2022) and macro-economic factor, and other secondary and primary research insights are utilized to arrive at base number and related market shares for 2022. The data gaps are identified in this step and relevant market data is analyzed, collected from paid primary interviews or databases. On finalizing the base year market size, forecasts are developed on the basis of macro-economic, industry and market growth factors and company level analysis.

  1. Data Triangulation and Final Review:

The market findings and base year market size calculations are validated from supply as well as demand side. Demand side validations are based on macro-economic factor analysis and benchmarks for respective regions and countries. In case of supply side validations, revenues of major companies are estimated (in case not available) based on industry benchmark, approximate number of employees, product portfolio, and primary interviews revenues are gathered. Further revenue from target product/service segment is assessed to avoid overshooting of market statistics. In case of heavy deviations between supply and demand side values, all thes steps are repeated to achieve synchronization.

We follow an iterative model, wherein we share our research findings with Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) until consensus view of the market is not formulated – this model negates any drastic deviation in the opinions of experts. Only validated and universally acceptable research findings are quoted in our reports.

We have important check points that we use to validate our research findings – which we call – data triangulation, where we validate the information, we generate from secondary sources with primary interviews and then we re-validate with our internal data bases and Subject matter experts. This comprehensive model enables us to deliver high quality, reliable data in shortest possible time.

Your data will never be shared with third parties, however, we may send you information from time to time about our products that may be of interest to you. By submitting your details, you agree to be contacted by us. You may contact us at any time to opt-out.

Trends and growth analysis reports related to Electronics and Semiconductor : READ MORE..