The LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT market is estimated at USD 5.6 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 25.5 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 35.3% from 2023 to 2028. Various key players in the ecosystem have led to a competitive and diverse market. Government initiatives to establish smart cities is expected to drive the adoption of the LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT market in the future.

"By hardware, system on chip segment to hold the largest market size during the forecast period"
System on Chip (SoC) is a type of hardware component commonly used in LoRaWAN IoT devices, which integrates multiple components, including microprocessors, memory, and communication interfaces, onto a single chip. SoC technology is popular in the IoT industry as it offers a compact, cost-effective, and low-power solution for building connected devices. These SoCs are specifically designed for LoRaWAN communication and enable IoT devices to connect to LoRaWAN networks and transmit data. Many semiconductor manufacturers are investing in developing SoC solutions specifically designed for the IoT market.

Based on end users, transportation and logistics segment is expected to register the fastest growth rate during the forecast period.
The transportation and logistics industries embrace LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT technologies to transform operations and drive efficiency. LoRa and LoRaWAN offer valuable advantages, including long-range connectivity, low power consumption, and the ability to connect numerous devices simultaneously. By leveraging these technologies, transportation and logistics companies can implement a wide range of IoT applications that optimize processes, enhance safety, and streamline operations. For example, real-time tracking and monitoring of assets, vehicles, and shipments become feasible through LoRa and LoRaWAN.

"Asia Pacific to register the highest growth rate during the forecast period"
Asia Pacific comprises nations with rapid technological development, such as China, Japan, and India. Asia Pacific is home to several developing countries that are experiencing rapid urbanization. This offers enormous business opportunities for LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT vendors, even while presenting grave challenges for sustainable development. Singapore implemented a nationwide LoRaWAN network, enabling applications such as smart lighting, waste management, and environmental monitoring, significantly improving operational efficiency and sustainability in the city-state. Ans in Australia, LoRa and LoRaWAN have been instrumental in deploying smart agriculture solutions for optimizing irrigation and crop management.

Breakdown of primaries

The study contains insights from various industry experts, from solution vendors to Tier 1 companies. The break-up of the primaries is as follows:

  • By Company Type: Tier 1 – 35%, Tier 2 – 39%, and Tier 3 – 26%
  • By Designation: C-level –25%, D-level – 35%, and Others – 40%
  • By Region: North America – 38%, Europe – 40%, Asia Pacific – 21%, and Rest of World- 1%.

The major players in the LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT market are Cisco (US), NEC Corporation (Japan), Tata Communications (India), Semtech (US), Orange SA (France), Advantech (Taiwan), Comcast (US), AWS (US), Bosch (Germany), Murata (Japan), Laird Connectivity (US), Kerlink (France), Senet (US), Actility (France), Sensoterra (Netherlands), DIGI International (US), Nwave Technologies (UK), RAKwireless (China), thethings.io (Spain), Datacake (Germany), MultiTech (US), Milesight (China), LORAIOT (Switzerland), Exosite (US), and OrbiWise (Switzerland). These players have adopted various growth strategies, such as partnerships, agreements and collaborations, new product launches, and product enhancements, and acquisitions to expand their footprint in the LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT market.

Research Coverage
The market study covers the LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT market size across different segments. It aims at estimating the market size and the growth potential across different segments, including offerings (hardware, platforms, and services), application, end users and region. The study includes an in-depth competitive analysis of the leading market players, their company profiles, key observations related to product and business offerings, recent developments, and market strategies.

Key Benefits of Buying the Report
The report will help the market leaders/new entrants with information on the closest approximations of the revenue numbers for the global LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT market and its subsegments. This report will help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape and gain more insights to position their businesses better and to plan suitable go-to-market strategies. Moreover, the report will provide insights for stakeholders to understand the market’s pulse and provide them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.

The report provides insights on the following pointers:

  • Analysis of key drivers (rising demand for low-power, long-range wide area network connectivity, the need to boost IoT application development, increasing focus on cost efficiency), restraints (data security and privacy concerns), opportunities (increase in smart city initiatives worldwide, deployment of intelligent devices), and challenges (lack of governance) influencing the growth of the LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT market.
  • Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and new product & service launches in the LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT market.
  • Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets – the report analyses the LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT market across various regions.
  • Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products & services, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT market. Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies and service offerings of leading players like Cisco (US), NEC Corporation (Japan), Tata Communications (India), Semtech (US), Orange SA (France), Advantech (Taiwan), Comcast (US), AWS (US), Bosch (Germany), Murata (Japan), Laird Connectivity (US), Kerlink (France), Senet (US), Actility (France), Sensoterra (Netherlands), DIGI International (US), Nwave Technologies (UK), RAKwireless (China), thethings.io (Spain), Datacake (Germany), MultiTech (US), Milesight (China), LORAIOT (Switzerland), Exosite (US), and OrbiWise (Switzerland).