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Positioning SystemsSize, Share, and Outlook, H2-2025 Report-By Type (Interplanetary Radio Communication System, Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), Land-Based Positioning Transmitters, Local Positioning Systems, Hybrid Systems), By Application (Na

Publisher VPA Research
Published Sep 01, 2025
Length 171 Pages
SKU # VPA20332511

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Positioning Systems Market Outlook
The Positioning Systems Market size is expected to register a robust growth rate during the forecast period from 2025 to 2032. The Positioning Systems market is a thriving business that is poised to keep growing and presents potential growth opportunities for companies across the industry value chain.
The comprehensive market research report presents 12-year historic and forecast data on Positioning Systems segments across 22 countries from 2021 to 2032. Key segments in the report include By Type (Interplanetary Radio Communication System, Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), Land-Based Positioning Transmitters, Local Positioning Systems, Hybrid Systems), By Application (Navigation, Traffic Monitoring, Fleet Management, Others), By Technology (Acoustic Positioning, Magnetic Positioning, Inertial Sensing, Direct Field Sensing, Others), By End-User (Military, Government, Enterprise, Individual), By Deployment (Consumer Devices, Automobiles, Portable Navigation System, Standalone Trackers), By Offering (Hardware, Software). Over 70 tables and charts showcase findings from our latest survey report on Positioning Systems markets.

Positioning Systems Market Insights, 2025
The Positioning Systems Market is advancing with AI-powered real-time location tracking, ML-driven automated navigation error correction, and cloud-native seamless geospatial intelligence integration to enhance precision tracking and logistics. Companies such as Trimble, Hexagon, and u-blox are deploying deep learning-enhanced AI-driven GNSS signal augmentation, AI-powered real-time indoor positioning optimization, and blockchain-backed secure geolocation data authentication to improve industrial and commercial navigation. The rise of AI-enhanced real-time autonomous vehicle positioning, ML-powered automated GPS-denied navigation, and cloud-native AI-assisted centimeter-level RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) accuracy is transforming transportation, defense, and robotics. Additionally, real-time AI-powered drone-based terrain mapping, deep learning-driven automated warehouse asset tracking, and cloud-native AI-assisted precision agriculture positioning are redefining next-gen positioning systems..

Five Trends that will define global Positioning Systems market in 2025 and Beyond
A closer look at the multi-million market for Positioning Systems identifies rapidly shifting consumer preferences across categories. By focusing on growth and resilience, leading Positioning Systems companies are prioritizing their investments across categories, markets, and geographies. The report analyses the most important market trends shaping the new landscape to support better decisions for the long and short-term future. The impact of tariffs by the US administration also significantly impact the profitability of Positioning Systems vendors.

What are the biggest opportunities for growth in the Positioning Systems industry?
The Positioning Systems sector demonstrated remarkable resilience over the past year across developed and developing economies. Further, the market presents significant opportunities to leverage the existing momentum towards actions by 2032. On the other hand, recent macroeconomic developments including rising inflation and supply chain disruptions are putting pressure on companies. The chapter assists users to identify growth avenues and address business challenges to make informed commercial decisions with unique insights, data forecasts, and in-depth market analyses.

Positioning Systems Market Segment Insights
The Positioning Systems industry presents strong offers across categories. The analytical report offers forecasts of Positioning Systems industry performance across segments and countries. Key segments in the industry include- By Type (Interplanetary Radio Communication System, Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), Land-Based Positioning Transmitters, Local Positioning Systems, Hybrid Systems), By Application (Navigation, Traffic Monitoring, Fleet Management, Others), By Technology (Acoustic Positioning, Magnetic Positioning, Inertial Sensing, Direct Field Sensing, Others), By End-User (Military, Government, Enterprise, Individual), By Deployment (Consumer Devices, Automobiles, Portable Navigation System, Standalone Trackers), By Offering (Hardware, Software). The largest types, applications, and sales channels, fastest growing segments, and the key factors driving each of the categories are included in the report.
Forecasts of each segment across five regions are provided from 2021 through 2032 for Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, Middle East, and African regions. In addition, Positioning Systems market size outlook is provided for 22 countries across these regions.

Market Value Chain
The chapter identifies potential companies and their operations across the global Positioning Systems industry ecosystem. It assists decision-makers in evaluating global Positioning Systems market fundamentals, market dynamics, and disruptive trends across the value chain segments.

Scenario Analysis and Forecasts
Strategic decision-making in the Positioning Systems industry is multi-faceted with the increased need for planning across scenarios. The report provides forecasts across three case scenarios- low growth, reference case, and high growth cases.

Asia Pacific Positioning Systems Market Analysis- A Promising Growth Arena for Business Expansion
As companies increasingly expand across promising Asia Pacific markets with over 4.5 billion population, the medium-to-long-term future remains robust. The presence of the fastest-growing economies such as China, India, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam coupled with strengthening middle-class populations and rising disposable incomes drive the market. In particular, China and India are witnessing rapid shifts in consumer purchasing behavior. China is recovering steadily with optimistic forecasts for 2025. Further, Japanese and South Korean markets remain stable with most companies focusing on new product launches and diversification of sales channels.

The State of Europe Positioning Systems Industry 2025- Focus on Accelerating Competitiveness
As companies opt for an integrated agenda for competitiveness, the year 2025 presents optimistic scenarios for companies across the ecosystem. With signs of economic recovery across markets, companies are increasing their investments. Europe is one of the largest markets for Positioning Systems with demand from both Western Europe and Eastern European regions increasing over the medium to long-term future. Increasing omnichannel shopping amidst robust consumer demand for value purchases shapes the market outlook. The report analyses the key Positioning Systems market drivers and opportunities across Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Russia, and other Europe.

The US Positioning Systems market Insights- Vendors are exploring new opportunities within the US Positioning Systems industry.
Easing inflation coupled with strengthening consumer sentiment is encouraging aggressive actions from the US Positioning Systems companies. Market players consistently focusing on innovation and pursuing new ways to create value are set to excel in 2025. In addition, the Canadian and Mexican markets offer lucrative growth pockets for manufacturers and vendors. Focus on private-brand offerings and promotions, diversified sales channels, expansion into niche segments, adoption of advanced technologies, and sustainability are widely observed across the North American Positioning Systems market.

Latin American Positioning Systems market outlook rebounds in line with economic growth.
Underlying demand remains higher among urban consumers with an optimistic economic outlook across Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and other South and Central American countries. Increased consumer spending has been reported in Q1 -2025 and the prospects remain strong for rest of 2025. Aggressive ecosystem moves to create new sources of income are widely observed across markets in the region. Marketing activities focused on customer insights, operations, and support functions are quickly gaining business growth in the region.

Middle East and Africa Positioning Systems Markets- New Opportunities for Companies Harnessing Diversity
Rapid growth in burgeoning urban locations coupled with a young and fast-growing population base is attracting new investments in the Middle East and African Positioning Systems markets. Designing expansion and marketing strategies to cater to the local consumer base supports the market prospects. In addition to Nigeria, Algeria, South Africa, and other markets, steady growth markets in Ethiopia, Rwanda, Ghana, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and others present significant prospects for companies. On the other hand, Middle Eastern Positioning Systems markets including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman continue to offer lucrative pockets of growth.

Competitive Landscape- How Positioning Systems companies outcompete in 2025?
The ability to respond quickly to evolving consumer preferences and adapt businesses to niche consumer segments remains a key growth factor. The report identifies the leading companies in the industry and provides their revenue for 2024. The market shares of each company are also included in the report. Further, business profiles, SWOT analysis, and financial analysis of each company are provided in detail. Key companies analyzed in the report include Avidyne Corp, Garmin Ltd, Genesys Aerosystems, Honeywell International Inc, Mio Technology Corp, Pathsense, Qualcomm Inc, Rockwell Collins Inc, Texas Instruments Inc, Verizon Connect.

Positioning Systems Market Segmentation
By Type
Interplanetary Radio Communication System
Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)
Land-Based Positioning Transmitters
Local Positioning Systems
Hybrid Systems
By Application
Navigation
Traffic Monitoring
Fleet Management
Others
By Technology
Acoustic Positioning
Magnetic Positioning
Inertial Sensing
Direct Field Sensing
Others
By End-User
Military
Government
Enterprise
Individual
By Deployment
Consumer Devices
Automobiles
Portable Navigation System
Standalone Trackers
By Offering
Hardware
Software

Leading Companies
Avidyne Corp
Garmin Ltd
Genesys Aerosystems
Honeywell International Inc
Mio Technology Corp
Pathsense
Qualcomm Inc
Rockwell Collins Inc
Texas Instruments Inc
Verizon Connect

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  • Table of Contents

    171 Pages
    1. Table of Contents
    List of Figures and Tables
    2. Executive Summary
    2.1 Key Highlights
    2.1.1 Positioning Systems Market Size Outlook, 2018-2024 and 2025-2032
    2.1.2 Largest Positioning Systems Market Types and Applications
    2.1.3 Fastest Growing Segments
    2.1.4 Potential Markets
    2.1.5 Market Concentration
    2.2 Market Scope and Segmentation
    2.2.1 Market Scope- Segments
    2.2.2 Market Scope- Countries
    2.2.3 Macroeconomic and Demographic Outlook
    2.2.4 Abbreviations
    2.2.5 Units and Currency Conversions
    3. Research Methodology
    3.1 Primary Research Surveys
    3.2 Secondary Data Sources
    3.3 Data Triangulation
    3.4 Forecast Methodology
    3.5 Assumptions and Limitations
    4. Introduction to Global Positioning Systems Market in 2025
    4.1 Industry Panorama
    4.2 Leading Companies Profiled in the Study
    4.3 Asia Pacific Markets offer Robust Market Prospects for New Entrants
    4.4 Market Dynamics
    4.4.1 Market Dynamics- Trends and Drivers
    4.4.2 Market Dynamics- Opportunities and Challenges
    4.5 Regional Analysis
    4.6 Porter’s Five Force Analysis
    4.6.1 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
    4.6.2 Threat of New Entrants
    4.6.3 Threat of Substitutes
    4.6.4 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    4.6.5 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    4.7 Positioning Systems Industry Value Chain Analysis
    4.7.1 Stage of Value Chain
    4.7.2 Key Activities of Companies
    4.7.3 Companies Included in Each Stage
    4.7.4 Key Insights
    5. Positioning Systems Market Outlook to 2032
    5.1 Market Size Forecast by Type, 2021-2024 and 2025-2032
    5.2 Market Size Forecast by Application, 2021-2024 and 2024-2032
    5.3 Market Size Forecast by Geography, 2021-2024 and 2024-2032
    By Type
    Interplanetary Radio Communication System
    Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)
    Land-Based Positioning Transmitters
    Local Positioning Systems
    Hybrid Systems
    By Application
    Navigation
    Traffic Monitoring
    Fleet Management
    Others
    By Technology
    Acoustic Positioning
    Magnetic Positioning
    Inertial Sensing
    Direct Field Sensing
    Others
    By End-User
    Military
    Government
    Enterprise
    Individual
    By Deployment
    Consumer Devices
    Automobiles
    Portable Navigation System
    Standalone Trackers
    By Offering
    Hardware
    Software
    6. Global Positioning Systems Market Outlook across Growth Scenarios
    6.1 Low Growth Scenario
    6.2 Base/Reference Case
    6.3 High Growth Scenario
    6. North America Positioning Systems Market Size Outlook
    6.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
    6.2 North America Positioning Systems Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
    6.2.1 North America Positioning Systems Market Outlook by Type
    6.2.2 North America Positioning Systems Market Outlook by Application
    6.3 North America Positioning Systems Market Outlook by Country
    6.3.1 The US Positioning Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    6.3.2 Canada Positioning Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    6.3.3 Mexico Positioning Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    7. Europe Positioning Systems Market Size Outlook
    7.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
    7.2 Europe Positioning Systems Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
    7.2.1 Europe Positioning Systems Market Outlook by Type
    7.2.2 Europe Positioning Systems Market Outlook by Application
    7.3 Europe Positioning Systems Market Outlook by Country
    7.3.2 Germany Positioning Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    7.3.3 France Positioning Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    7.3.4 The UK Positioning Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    7.3.5 Spain Positioning Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    7.3.6 Italy Positioning Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    7.3.7 Russia Positioning Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    7.3.8 Rest of Europe Positioning Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    8. Asia Pacific Positioning Systems Market Size Outlook
    8.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
    8.2 Asia Pacific Positioning Systems Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
    8.2.1 Asia Pacific Positioning Systems Market Outlook by Type
    8.2.2 Asia Pacific Positioning Systems Market Outlook by Application
    8.3 Asia Pacific Positioning Systems Market Outlook by Country
    8.3.1 China Positioning Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    8.3.2 India Positioning Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    8.3.3 Japan Positioning Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    8.3.4 South Korea Positioning Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    8.3.5 Australia Positioning Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    8.3.6 South East Asia Positioning Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    8.3.7 Rest of Asia Pacific Positioning Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    9. South America Positioning Systems Market Size Outlook
    9.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
    9.2 South America Positioning Systems Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
    9.2.1 South America Positioning Systems Market Outlook by Type
    9.2.2 South America Positioning Systems Market Outlook by Application
    9.3 South America Positioning Systems Market Outlook by Country
    9.3.1 Brazil Positioning Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    9.3.2 Argentina Positioning Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    9.3.3 Rest of South and Central America Positioning Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    10. Middle East and Africa Positioning Systems Market Size Outlook
    10.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
    10.2 Middle East and Africa Positioning Systems Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
    10.2.1 Middle East and Africa Positioning Systems Market Outlook by Type
    10.2.2 Middle East and Africa Positioning Systems Market Outlook by Application
    10.3 Middle East and Africa Positioning Systems Market Outlook by Country
    10.3.1 Saudi Arabia Positioning Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    10.3.2 The UAE Positioning Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    10.3.3 Rest of Middle East Positioning Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    10.3.4 South Africa Positioning Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    10.3.5 Egypt Positioning Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    10.3.6 Rest of Africa Positioning Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    11. Company Profiles
    11.1 Leading 10 Companies
    Avidyne Corp
    Garmin Ltd
    Genesys Aerosystems
    Honeywell International Inc
    Mio Technology Corp
    Pathsense
    Qualcomm Inc
    Rockwell Collins Inc
    Texas Instruments Inc
    Verizon Connect
    11.2 Overview
    11.3 Products and Services
    11.4 SWOT Profile
    12. Appendix
    12.1 Subscription Options
    12.2 Customization Options
    12.3 Publisher Details
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