Middle East Satellite Communications Market Size (2024 - 2029)

Middle East Satellite Communications Market Analysis

The Middle East Satellite Communications Market size is estimated at USD 3.35 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 4.79 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 7.40% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

• Factors such as the rising demand for mobile broadband, the growing use of smartphones and smart wearable devices, and the surging demand for mobile video adoption are expected to drive the growth of 5G over the forecast period, which is expected to aid the growth of the market studied. Furthermore, advancements in miniaturization, connected technologies, robust network environment, low-power computing, radio frequency identification, and M2M communication are anticipated to drive the satellite communication market.
• The demand for broadband communications continues unabated and is not necessarily location-specific. Such demands include connectivity requirements for users on aircraft, ships, and vehicles (including first responders) that operate at fixed locations and while in motion. These three platforms need continuous connectivity along their travel routes, often taking them through unserved parts of major metropolitan areas and less densely populated areas. Such trends are expected to aid in the growth of the studied market.
• Changes in satellite communications and the progress in all kinds of telecommunications and computer processes led to the evolution of new opportunities in innovative areas in the sector. As industrial production facilities and mining operations move further into inaccessible terrains, the requirement for efficient wireless interconnection through terrestrial and satellite communications is increasing rapidly.
• To fulfill the operations, the solutions leveraging terrestrial mobile communication infrastructures, typically like long-term evolution (LTE), are relatively slow, expensive, and not easily scalable. Satellite communication is an efficient alternative because of its superior reliability, cost-effectiveness, excellent accessibility, and scalability, thereby providing plenty of opportunities for the growth of the market being studied.
• However, as the region continues to witness rapid advancements in satellite technology and an upsurge in satellite communication services, there is an increased risk and frequency of cyberattacks, which might impact the growth and stability of the satellite communications sector in the Middle East.
• The COVID-19 pandemic increased the demand for satellite communication due to its vast applications in providing voice data. Furthermore, the demand was driven by the increasing need for satellite communications, including internet and broadband services, to continue operations and keep people connected. The entertainment industry has further depended on satellite communication to deliver news and entertainment, which allowed people to remain updated regarding COVID-19 guidelines and other necessary information while being restricted at home. Such increased dependency has largely supported the growth of the studied market.

Middle East Satellite Communications Industry Segmentation

Satellite communication is the transfer of data and information via satellites orbiting the Earth. It enables long-distance communication by relaying signals between ground stations and satellite receivers in orbit, enabling television broadcasts, internet access, and phone calls. 

The Middle East satellite communications market is segmented by type (ground equipment (satellite gateway, very small aperture terminal (VSAT) equipment, network operation center (NOC), and satellite news gathering (SNG) equipment) and services (mobile satellite services (MSS) and earth observation services)), platform (portable, land, maritime, and airborne), and end-user vertical (maritime, defense & government, enterprise, media & entertainment, and other end-user verticals). 

The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value (USD) for all the above segments.