Japan 5G Devices Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Device Type (Smartphones, Industrial Routers, FWA CPE, Modules, Others), By 5G Deployment (Standalone (SA), Non-Standalone (NSA)), And By Device Capability (Baseline Devices, Redcap Devices) - Forecasts From 2024 To 2029

The Japan 5G devices market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.12% thereby reaching to US$24.828 billion in 2029 from US$12.645 billion in 2022.

5G technology is opening paths for new applications such as the Internet of Things and growing digitization in Japan has augmented the overall scope of expansion of 5G consumer devices in the economy. Additionally, the strategic collaborations made by the companies for their operations expansion, followed by favorable initiatives and efforts undertaken by the central government, will bolster the overall market expansion.

Plans such as “Digital Garden City Nation” aimed to increase 5G access to rural areas, and for that, in March 2022, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communication announced an infrastructure plan. Likewise, according to the GSM “Mobile Economy Asia Pacific 2023” report, 2022 5G subscriber penetration in Japan stood at 26%. By 2030, the penetration rate is set to reach 92%, with the remaining 8% being covered by 4G.

The growing emphasis on improving connectivity has bolstered 5G adoption in Japan, augmenting market growth.

The growing shift towards high-speed connectivity has bolstered the demand for 5G devices thereby providing a positive scope for expansion in the Japanese marketplace. For instance, according to SoftBank’s “Integrated Report 2022”, by the end of March 2022, the company’s 5G network population coverage reached 90%. For the fiscal year ending March 2023, the company had laid out investment plans to further its coverage. Furthermore, according to the GSM “Mobile Economy Asia Pacific 2023”, by the end of the year, 5G adoption will hit 47% in Japan, and with growing smartphone penetration, the adoption will witness significant growth. By 2030, Japan will be among the top 3 smartphone markets in the Asia Pacific.

The same source also stated that from 2022 to 2030, Japan’s 5G adoption will grow from 20% to nearly 86% by 2030. Therefore, with such an increasing percentage of 5G adoption, device penetration in Japan is also anticipated to witness significant growth in the coming years, leading to an upward market trajectory.

The increasing implementation of 5G consumer devices and the rising 5G subscribers in the region.

Rolling out 5G technology provides various growth opportunities for smartphone users. It will offer them a high-speed and reliable network that can improve their response timing, calling, and net surfing. Hence, the key players are investing in new 5G device launches to optimize this growing opportunity. For instance, Apple’s “iPhone 14 Pro” and” iPhone 14 Pro Max,” launched in September 2022, offer authentic 5G connectivity.

Moreover, in May 2022, Fibocom launched “5G FG370”, which offers improved mobile broadband, low latency, and an ultra-reliable 5G PWA connection to international carriers. The broadband is powered by the “MediaTek T830 platform” and supports enhanced connection choices such as “Dual-band 22 Wi-Fi 7 for MiFi (BE6500)” and “Tri-band 44 Wi-Fi 7 for CPE (BE19000)”. Hence, the 5G smartphone and FWA CPE constituted a considerable share and will show remarkable market growth.

Furthermore, as per Ericsson’s “Mobility Report”, by 2028, the 5G penetration will constitute for71% of the total subscription in Northeast Asia, with the subscription volume reaching up to 1.609 billion. Hence, unlike other Northeast Asian nations, investments to bolster 5G adoption, especially in mid-band, are set to pick up pace in Japan in the coming time, thereby providing additional room for consumers to experience high-performance 5G. Hence such quick expansion of 5G subscriptions assisted by the availability of additional 5G device models has led to an upward market trajectory for 5G devices in Japan.

Japan 5G Devices Market Key Developments

• In May 2023, SoftBank collaborated with Sumitomo Electric Corporation to develop 5G-based smart factories that private 5G and 5G-managed services launched by SoftBank in March 2023. The commercial network would enable customers to access 5G services in terminal stations, remote & congested areas, and commercial facilities.
• In August 2022, NTT Docomo Inc. launched its commercial 5G standalone network featuring 5G NR Dual connectivity, which would enable smartphones, especially ones running on Snapdragon, to simultaneously utilize mmWave and sub-6 GHz frequencies.
• In June 2022, Avnet Inc. formed a collaboration with Fujikura Ltd. for the development of a cutting-edge “5G FR2” phased array antenna software for mmWave frequency bands. The solution is an integration of Avnet's “RFSoC Explorer®” software, Fujikura's “FutureAccessTM PAAM” and AMD “Xilinx Zynq® UltraScale+TM RFSoC Gen3” and will address the growing demand for mmWave in telecommunication and industrial sector.

Japan 5G Devices Market Scope:

Japan’s 5G Devices market is segmented and analyzed as:

• By Device Type
  • Smartphones
  • Industrial Routers
  • FWA CPE
  • Modules
  • Others
• By 5G Deployment
  • Standalone (SA)
  • Non-Standalone (NSA)
• By Device Capability
  • Baseline Devices
  • Redcap Devices