5G NTN Backhaul Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Architecture (Antenna Unit (AU), Radio Unit (RU)), By Use Case (eMBB, mMTC, URLLC), By Platform (UAS Platform, LEO Satellite, MEO Satellite, GEO Satellite), By Location (Urban, Rural, Remote, Isolated), By End-Use (Space, Ground, Air, Maritime), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2025 To 2030

5G NTN Backhaul Market Size:

The 5G NTN Backhaul Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 20.36% over the forecast period reaching US$2,492.048 million by 2030 from US$986.672 million in 2025.

The major factor propelling the global 5G non-terrestrial networking (NTN) backhaul market growth is the increasing global utilization of 5G internet.

Similarly, the growing demand for IoT technology is also pushing the demand for 5G NTN backhaul during the estimated timeline.

5G NTN Backhaul Market Overview & Scope:

The 5G NTN Backhaul Market is segmented by:

• Architecture: The 5G NTN Backhaul Market is segmented into antenna unit and radio unit.
• Use Case: The 5G NTN Backhaul Market is segmented into eMBB and eMTC.
• Platform: The 5G NTN Backhaul Market is segmented into UAS platform which is further sub-segmented into LEO satellite, MEO satellite and GEO satellite.
• Location: The 5G NTN Backhaul Market is segmented into urban, rural, remote and isolated.
• End-Use: The 5G NTN Backhaul Market is segmented into space, ground, air and maritime.
• Region:  The 5G NTN Backhaul Market is segmented into North America; Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Asia Pacific.

Top Trends Shaping the 5G NTN Backhaul Market:

1. Growing utilization of 5G internet and expansion of IoT technology will offer market growth

• There is a growing utilization of 5G internet. This will offer new market growth factors to the 5G NTN backhaul market. Alongside, the rapid expansion of IoT technology in the coming years will substantially boost the market growth.

2. Antenna Unit Architecture will be growing significantly

• The Aus will be growing significantly due to the increasing expansion of 5G base stations. It acts as a vital gap-filler and extends connectivity to regions where traditional base station deployment is challenging or costly.
• NTT DOCOMO, Japan's oldest mobile provider and biggest user base, at present boasts around 78 million users and an Average Revenue Per Unit (ARPU) of approximately $44. On March 25, 2020

5G NTN Backhaul Market Growth Drivers vs. Challenges:

Opportunities:

• Increasing utilization of 5G internet: The ITU stated that the total coverage of 5G internet in 2021 was recorded at 18%, which surged to 31% in 2022 and 38% in 2023. The coverage of 5G internet, especially in developed and higher-income countries, witnessed significant growth. The total coverage of the 5G network in the Americas region, as per the ITU, was recorded at 59% in 2023, whereas the coverage of the 5G network in Europe was recorded at 68%. Similarly, in the Asia Pacific and Arab States, the coverage of the 5G network was recorded at 42% and 12%, respectively. With this increasing utilization of 5G internet, the demand for efficient and low-latency connectivity is rising. The NTN backhaul technology helps enhance the efficiency of the 5G network and increases its coverage.
• Government support is driving the market: Government support is one of the major drivers for the 5G NTN backhaul market by facilitating infrastructure development, funding research, and creating regulatory frameworks that encourage innovation. For instance, to increase the availability of broadband, the Japanese government offers incentives to organizations planning to build fiber optic networks in specific locations, such as rural areas. Moreover, the Japanese government offers specific financial assistance, such as tax subsidies, to carriers and suppliers who aim to create the 5G network to promote 5G.

Challenges:

• High cost: The high cost of deployment and operation of the 5G NTN backhaul system poses a significant restraint to the growth of the market. The system requires satellites, high-altitude platforms and an advanced ground station along with high equipment and technology costs and spectrum licensing requires a substantial capital investment and high cost, significantly restraining the market.

5G NTN Backhaul Market Regional Analysis:

• North America: North America is projected to hold a significant market share in the 5G NTN Backhaul Market. The United States 5G non-terrestrial networking (NTN) backhaul market will grow at a significant in the forecasted duration owing to the rapid developments in the satellite deployments associated with 5G technology by major companies in the country. In addition, market developments such as launches and partnerships in the country are further boosting market growth in the foreseeable future. As per 5G Americas, satellite operating companies in the United States are planning to deploy more LEO satellites to increase non-terrestrial networking in the country.

5G NTN Backhaul Market Competitive Landscape:

The 5G NTN Backhaul Market is moderately fragmented, however, there is a growing consolidating trend. It has a mix of global giants and regional satellite operators and telecom providers. Some of the key players are Qualcomm, Gatehouse Satcom A/S, MediaTek Inc., Samsung and OQ Technology. Recent developments in the market are:

• Collaboration: In March 2023, Globalstar, Inc. announced for delivery of 5G private networks and services which would be powered by Qualcomm Technologies’ 5G technology portfolio including Qualcomm® FSM™ 5G RAN platform for small cells. Qualcomm’s FSM platform will be made commercially available to work with Globalstar’s Band n53 terrestrial spectrum for private networks.
• Product Innovation: In February 2023, Samsung demonstrated its 5G NTN technology onto its Exynos Modem 5300 chipset.

5G NTN Backhaul Market Scope:

 

Report Metric	Details
5G NTN Backhaul Market Size in 2025	US$986.672 million
5G NTN Backhaul Market Size in 2030	US$2,492.048 million
Growth Rate	CAGR of 52.89%
Study Period	2020 to 2030
Historical Data	2020 to 2023
Base Year	2024
Forecast Period	2025 – 2030
Forecast Unit (Value)	USD Million
Segmentation	Architecture Use Case Platform Location End-Use Geography
Geographical Segmentation	North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific
List of Major Companies in the 5G NTN Backhaul Market	Qualcomm Gatehouse Satcom A/S MediaTek Inc. Samsung OQ Technology
Customization Scope	Free report customization with purchase

 

5G NTN Backhaul Market is analyzed into the following segments:

By Architecture

• Antenna Unit (AU)
• Radio Unit (RU)

By Use Case

• eMBB
• mMTC
• URLLC

By Platform

• UAS Platform
  • LEO Satellite
  • MEO Satellite
  • GEO Satellite

By Location

• Urban
• Rural
• Remote
• Isolated

By End-Use

• Space
• Ground
• Air
• Maritime

By Region

• North America
  • USA
  • Others
• Europe, Middle East and Africa
  • Germany
  • UK
  • Others
• Asia Pacific
  • Japan
  • China
  • South Korea
  • Others

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Market Overview

1.2. Market Definition

1.3. Scope of the Study

1.4. Market Segmentation

1.5. Currency

1.6. Assumptions

1.7. Base and Forecast Years Timeline

1.8. Key benefits for the stakeholders

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

2.1. Research Design

2.2. Research Process

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

3.1. Key Findings

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

4.1. Market Drivers

4.2. Market Restraints

4.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers

4.3.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers

4.3.3. Threat of New Entrants

4.3.4. Threat of Substitutes

4.3.5. Competitive Rivalry in the Industry

4.4. Broadband Availability

5. GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND REGULATIONS

6. 5G NTN BACKHAUL MARKET BY ARCHITECTURE

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Antenna Unit (AU)

6.3. Radio Unit (RU)

7. 5G NTN BACKHAUL MARKET BY USE CASE

7.1. Introduction

7.2. eMBB

7.3. mMTC

7.4. URLLC

8. 5G NTN BACKHAUL MARKET BY PLATFORM

8.1. Introduction

8.2. UAS Platform

8.2.1. LEO Satellite

8.2.2. MEO Satellite

8.2.3. GEO Satellite

9. 5G NTN BACKHAUL MARKET BY LOCATION

9.1. Introduction

9.2. Urban

9.3. Rural

9.4. Remote

9.5. Isolated

10. 5G NTN BACKHAUL MARKET BY END-USE

10.1. Introduction

10.2. Space

10.3. Ground

10.4. Air

10.5. Maritime

11. 5G NTN BACKHAUL MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY

11.1. Introduction

11.2. North America

11.2.1. USA

11.2.2. Others

11.3. Europe, Middle East and Africa

11.3.1. Germany

11.3.2. UK

11.3.3. Others

11.4. Asia Pacific

11.4.1. Japan

11.4.2. China

11.4.3. South Korea

11.4.4. Others

12. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS

12.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis

12.2. Market Share Analysis

12.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations

12.4. Competitive Dashboard

13. COMPANY PROFILES

13.1. Qualcomm

13.2. Gatehouse Satcom A/S

13.3. MediaTek Inc.

13.4. Samsung

13.5. OQ Technology

13.6. Rohde & Schwarz USA, Inc.

13.7. Mavenir

13.8. 3GPP

13.9. ZTE Corporation

13.10. Keysight Technologies

Qualcomm

Gatehouse Satcom A/S

MediaTek Inc.

Samsung

OQ Technology

Rohde & Schwarz USA, Inc.

Mavenir

3GPP

ZTE Corporation

Keysight Technologies