Global Marine VHF Radio Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2026-2032
Description
The global Marine VHF Radio market size is expected to reach $ 178 million by 2032, rising at a market growth of 3.9% CAGR during the forecast period (2026-2032).
Marine VHF radio refers to the radio frequency range between 156.0 and 174 MHz, inclusive. The "VHF" signifies the very high frequency of the range. In the official language of the International Telecommunication Union the band is called the VHF maritime mobile band. In some countries additional channels are used, such as the L and F channels for leisure and fishing vessels in the Nordic countries (at 155.5–155.825 MHz).
The primary driver of the marine VHF radio market stems from the continuous growth of the global shipping industry and the tightening of maritime safety regulations. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) mandates vessels to be equipped with Digital Selective Calling (DSC)-enabled VHF radios to ensure reliable distress communications, directly fueling the replacement and upgrading of existing equipment. Additionally, the expansion of maritime trade, increased fishing activities, and the booming recreational boating industry have further amplified the demand for VHF radios. Emerging economies' investments in port infrastructure and the modernization of outdated communication systems on older vessels also contribute to market growth. Meanwhile, technological advancements, such as AIS integration and low-power designs, have reduced costs, making VHF radios more accessible to small and medium-sized vessels.
Market trends are moving toward greater integration and smarter functionalities. On one hand, VHF radios are increasingly being combined with satellite communications and radar navigation systems to form comprehensive maritime communication solutions, such as multifunctional terminals supporting the NMEA 2000 protocol. On the other hand, digital technologies like Software-Defined Radio (SDR) and dPMR standards are gradually replacing traditional analog signals, improving spectrum efficiency and anti-interference capabilities. Regional market dynamics are also diverging: European and American high-end brands dominate premium devices, while Asian manufacturers leverage cost-performance advantages to capture the fishing and coastal vessel segments. Looking ahead, with the rise of e-navigation and autonomous ships, VHF radios may evolve into key nodes in the maritime Internet of Things (IoT), though challenges such as spectrum allocation and global standardization remain to be addressed.
This report studies the global Marine VHF Radio production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Marine VHF Radio and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Marine VHF Radio that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Marine VHF Radio total production and demand, 2021-2032, (K Units)
Global Marine VHF Radio total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Marine VHF Radio production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K Units), (based on production site)
Global Marine VHF Radio consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (K Units)
U.S. VS China: Marine VHF Radio domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global Marine VHF Radio production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (K Units)
Global Marine VHF Radio production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K Units)
Global Marine VHF Radio production by End User, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K Units)
This report profiles key players in the global Marine VHF Radio market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Icom Inc., Standard Horizon (Yaesu), Cobra Electronics Corporation (Monomoy Capital Partners ), Uniden, Raymarine (FLIR Systems), Entel Group, JVCKENWOOD, Jotron, Navico (Brunswick), SAILOR (Satcom Global), etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World Marine VHF Radio market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (K Units) and average price (US$/Unit) by manufacturer, by Type, and by End User. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global Marine VHF Radio Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global Marine VHF Radio Market, Segmentation by Type:
Fixed-Mount
Handheld
Global Marine VHF Radio Market, Segmentation by End User:
Fishery
Transport
Leisure and Recreation
Others
Companies Profiled:
Icom Inc.
Standard Horizon (Yaesu)
Cobra Electronics Corporation (Monomoy Capital Partners )
Uniden
Raymarine (FLIR Systems)
Entel Group
JVCKENWOOD
Jotron
Navico (Brunswick)
SAILOR (Satcom Global)
Furuno
Fujian Feitong Communication Technology
Recent
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global Marine VHF Radio market?
2. What is the demand of the global Marine VHF Radio market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Marine VHF Radio market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global Marine VHF Radio market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global Marine VHF Radio market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
Marine VHF radio refers to the radio frequency range between 156.0 and 174 MHz, inclusive. The "VHF" signifies the very high frequency of the range. In the official language of the International Telecommunication Union the band is called the VHF maritime mobile band. In some countries additional channels are used, such as the L and F channels for leisure and fishing vessels in the Nordic countries (at 155.5–155.825 MHz).
The primary driver of the marine VHF radio market stems from the continuous growth of the global shipping industry and the tightening of maritime safety regulations. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) mandates vessels to be equipped with Digital Selective Calling (DSC)-enabled VHF radios to ensure reliable distress communications, directly fueling the replacement and upgrading of existing equipment. Additionally, the expansion of maritime trade, increased fishing activities, and the booming recreational boating industry have further amplified the demand for VHF radios. Emerging economies' investments in port infrastructure and the modernization of outdated communication systems on older vessels also contribute to market growth. Meanwhile, technological advancements, such as AIS integration and low-power designs, have reduced costs, making VHF radios more accessible to small and medium-sized vessels.
Market trends are moving toward greater integration and smarter functionalities. On one hand, VHF radios are increasingly being combined with satellite communications and radar navigation systems to form comprehensive maritime communication solutions, such as multifunctional terminals supporting the NMEA 2000 protocol. On the other hand, digital technologies like Software-Defined Radio (SDR) and dPMR standards are gradually replacing traditional analog signals, improving spectrum efficiency and anti-interference capabilities. Regional market dynamics are also diverging: European and American high-end brands dominate premium devices, while Asian manufacturers leverage cost-performance advantages to capture the fishing and coastal vessel segments. Looking ahead, with the rise of e-navigation and autonomous ships, VHF radios may evolve into key nodes in the maritime Internet of Things (IoT), though challenges such as spectrum allocation and global standardization remain to be addressed.
This report studies the global Marine VHF Radio production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Marine VHF Radio and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Marine VHF Radio that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Marine VHF Radio total production and demand, 2021-2032, (K Units)
Global Marine VHF Radio total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Marine VHF Radio production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K Units), (based on production site)
Global Marine VHF Radio consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (K Units)
U.S. VS China: Marine VHF Radio domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global Marine VHF Radio production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (K Units)
Global Marine VHF Radio production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K Units)
Global Marine VHF Radio production by End User, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K Units)
This report profiles key players in the global Marine VHF Radio market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Icom Inc., Standard Horizon (Yaesu), Cobra Electronics Corporation (Monomoy Capital Partners ), Uniden, Raymarine (FLIR Systems), Entel Group, JVCKENWOOD, Jotron, Navico (Brunswick), SAILOR (Satcom Global), etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World Marine VHF Radio market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (K Units) and average price (US$/Unit) by manufacturer, by Type, and by End User. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global Marine VHF Radio Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global Marine VHF Radio Market, Segmentation by Type:
Fixed-Mount
Handheld
Global Marine VHF Radio Market, Segmentation by End User:
Fishery
Transport
Leisure and Recreation
Others
Companies Profiled:
Icom Inc.
Standard Horizon (Yaesu)
Cobra Electronics Corporation (Monomoy Capital Partners )
Uniden
Raymarine (FLIR Systems)
Entel Group
JVCKENWOOD
Jotron
Navico (Brunswick)
SAILOR (Satcom Global)
Furuno
Fujian Feitong Communication Technology
Recent
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global Marine VHF Radio market?
2. What is the demand of the global Marine VHF Radio market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Marine VHF Radio market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global Marine VHF Radio market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global Marine VHF Radio market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
Table of Contents
119 Pages
- 1 Supply Summary
- 2 Demand Summary
- 3 World Manufacturers Competitive Analysis
- 4 United States VS China VS Rest of the World
- 5 Market Analysis by Type
- 6 Market Analysis by End User
- 7 Company Profiles
- 8 Industry Chain Analysis
- 9 Research Findings and Conclusion
- 10 Appendix
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