Press Release

A USD 2.3 Billion Underwater Wireless Communication Market to Witness a CAGR of Around 11% During 2025-30

The Global Underwater Wireless Communication Market size was valued at around USD 2.3 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 4.3 billion by 2030. Along with this, the market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of around 11% during the forecast period, i.e., 2025-30, cites MarkNtel Advisors in the recent research report. The underwater transformation of data and information, which includes audio, video, and other alerts, comprises the underwater wireless communication market. With the help of specialized signals and sensors, the information is transferred, leading to lower dependability on wired underwater communication and increasing reliability and convenience for the users.

The market is driven by the growing preference for the use of wireless communication systems in various applications in ocean environment monitoring, marine archaeology, and seismic monitoring. Underwater Wireless Communication (UWC), with the help of innovations and advancements in acoustic technologies, and radio frequency (RF)-based technologies, provides very reliable, seamless, and efficient communication. Therefore, with about USD 40 billion market value in 2024, the demand for radio-frequency components is also continuously surging with approximately a 12% growth rate in the forecast period.

All the different types of signals in the underwater wireless communication system have specific characteristics. However, the speed of Radio Frequency (RF) and Optical Signals are faster than acoustic signals, and the depth in which acoustic signals can go underwater is higher than the RF and optical signals. Therefore, continuous research, developments, and innovations in the UWC are leading to the enlargement of underwater infrastructure and the installation of structures underwater. Sensor technology is the main communication system that helps in the seamless transportation of data and information underwater. The market value of this technology is projected to surpass USD 50 billion by the end of 2030, further states the research report, “Global Underwater Wireless Communication Market Analysis, 2025”

Global Underwater Wireless Communication Market Segmentation Analysis

Acoustic Communications Segment Captures a Major Market Share

Based on the product, the market is further bifurcated into Acoustic Communications, Optical Communications, and RF communications. The Global Underwater Wireless Communication Market is led by the Acoustic Communications segment, acquiring around 40% market share. This large share is attributed to the extensive employment of acoustic communication technologies in UWC. To transmit signals in water, this technology utilizes sound waves. The main reason for the extensive employment of this technology is the vast distances that can be covered by it. Data transmission using this technology is done by acoustic modems. Furthermore, consistent efforts and improvements are driving the demand for acoustic communication and keeping the share higher for the same in the forecast period.

North America Leads the Underwater Wireless Communication Industry

Among all major regions, North America leads the market with around 50% market share. The significant share is attributed to the region's advanced and continuously improving underwater infrastructure, with a growing focus on applications utilizing this technology. These applications include ocean floor monitoring, sea environment monitoring, military surveillance, and other commercial and government purposes. Additionally, the high growth in AI and IoT-based technologies in this region is opening the door for continuous improvement in this direction. Thus, some companies have also started utilizing them and affecting data transformation underwater in a positive way. These factors continue to drive the regional market and are expected to boost revenue growth of the North American Underwater Wireless Communication Market.

Competitive Landscape

With strategic initiatives such as mergers, collaborations, and acquisitions, the leading market companies, including Benthowave Instrument Inc., Bruel and Kjar, Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies, Nortek AS, AquaSeNT, Subnero Pte LTD., DSPComm, SONARDYNE, EvoLogics GmbH, Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, Fugro NV, Kongsberg Gruppen, SAAB AB, Ocean Technologies Systems, RJE International Inc., and others are looking forward to strengthening their market positions.

Key Questions Answered in the Research Report

1. What are the industry’s overall statistics or estimates (Overview, Size- By Value, Forecast Numbers, Segmentation, Shares)?
2. What are the trends influencing the current scenario of the market?
3. What key factors would propel and impede the industry across the Globe?
4. How has the industry been evolving in terms of geography & solution adoption?
5. How has the competition been shaping up across various regions?
6. How have buying behavior, customer inclination, and expectations from product manufacturers been evolving during 2020-30?
7. Who are the key competitors, and what strategic partnerships or ventures are they coming up with to stay afloat during the projected time frame?