LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT Market Research Report: Information By Offering (Hardware, Platform And Services), By Application (Asset Tracking, Industrial IoT, Smart Cities, Smart Agriculture And Livestock Management, Smart Buildings, Smart Healthcare And Other Applications), By End User (Retail, Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics, Agriculture, Healthcare, Energy & Utilities, Government & Public Safety, Enterprise, Residential, Travel & Hospitality And Other) And By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, And Rest Of The World) –Market

LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT Market Overview

LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT Market Size was valued at USD 5.1 Billion in 2022. The LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT market industry is projected to grow from USD 6.93 Billion in 2023 to USD 80.63 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35.90% during the forecast period (2023 - 2032). The growing need for IoT applications, the desire for long-range wide-area network connectivity, and the increased emphasis on cost effectiveness are the key market drivers enhancing the market growth.

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT Market Trends

Growing demand for IoT applications is driving the market growth.

The increasing need for IoT applications is what propels IoT forward. With the emergence of the Internet of Things (IoT), an environment where objects have the ability to connect and interact through the web, a significant transition from the conventional Internet, which mostly serviced human-centric reasons, is made. The Internet of Things has several uses, notably in the field of intelligent water management systems. However, for these applications, sensor nodes must not only be extremely energy-efficient but also able to communicate across long distances. Because of this need, several Low-Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) technologies have been created, with LoRa standing out as a notable one that was created to address these particular requirements.

The IoT landscape has undergone a radical change as a result of LoRa devices' ability to transmit data across long distances with little power consumption. Sensors with LoRa chipsets demonstrate exceptional adaptability when included into a non-cellular LoRaWAN® network, enabling a wide range of IoT applications through the delivery of packets conveying crucial data. With widespread use and the potential to play a key role in connecting the next billion IoT devices, LoRa has emerged as the IoT technology of choice. Including smart agriculture, smart cities, industrial IoT (IIoT), smart environmental monitoring, connected houses and buildings, intelligent utility and metering systems, as well as the optimization of supply chains and logistics, its adaptability extends to embrace both rural and indoor use cases.

In IoT applications, security is also a top consideration, especially when it comes to the transmission of sensitive data. End-to-end encryption and device authentication are just two of the powerful security features that LoRaWAN networks have available to protect the confidentiality and integrity of data. As the need for secure IoT applications grows, LoRaWAN's security features make it an attractive option.

LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT Market Segment Insights

LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT Offering Insights

The LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT Market segmentation, based on offering includes hardware, platform and services. The hardware segment held considerable market share in the LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT Market. This is because new semiconductor technologies have emerged, enabling the development of LoRa hardware that is both energy-efficient and commercially viable, increasing its applicability for a wider range of businesses and applications.

Figure 1: LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT Market, by Offering, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT Application Insights

The LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT Market segmentation, based on application, includes asset tracking, industrial IoT, smart cities, smart agriculture and livestock management, smart buildings, smart healthcare and other applications. The smart cities segment generated the most revenue. The adoption of smart city solutions has been accelerated by the global trend toward urbanization, which has increased the demand for effective and sustainable urban infrastructure. By enabling the coordinated deployment of numerous sensors, whether for street lights, leak detection, safety alerts, or other applications, LoRaWAN improves the intelligence of cities. Cities can easily integrate new use cases into the current network thanks to its adaptability.

LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT End User Insights

The LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT Market segmentation, based on end user, includes retail, manufacturing, transportation & logistics, agriculture, healthcare, energy & utilities, government & public safety, enterprise, residential, travel & hospitality and other. The manufacturing segment dominated the market in 2022. The manufacturing sector is in the midst of a substantial shift toward Industry 4.0, marked by the incorporation of digital technologies aimed at improving automation, efficiency, and productivity. By providing necessary low-power, extended-range connectivity for a wide range of IoT devices and sensors, LoRa and LoRaWAN technologies play a crucial role in easing this shift. This functionality facilitates data-driven decision-making in the production environment and enables real-time monitoring.

LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT Regional Insights

By region, the study provides the market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. The North America LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT Market dominated this market in 2022 (45.80%). This is due to the region's committed efforts to encourage innovation and wide-scale use of IoT technologies. Additionally, the continued development of LoRaWAN networks is probably going to promote the rise of this market. Further, the U.S. LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT market held the largest market share, and the Canada LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT market was the fastest growing market in the North America region.

Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The U.S., Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.

Figure 2: LORA AND LORAWAN IOT MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (USD Billion)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Europe LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT market accounts for the second-largest market share. This is a result of IoT solutions being adopted more frequently for uses including smart agriculture, environmental monitoring, and energy management. Further, the German LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT market held the largest market share, and the UK LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT market was the fastest growing market in the European region

The Asia-Pacific LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2032. This is a result of the region's growing urbanization and population. Moreover, China’s LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT market held the largest market share, and the Indian LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT market was the fastest growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.

LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development in order to expand their product lines, which will help the LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT market, grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking a variety of strategic activities to expand their global footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. To expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate, LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT industry must offer cost-effective items.

Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics used by manufacturers in the global LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT industry has offered some of the most significant advantages to medicine. Major players in the LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT market, including 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), OrbiWise (Switzerland) and others, are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations.

An important tech company with its headquarters in San Jose, Cisco Systems is known for producing a sizable chunk of the hardware that powers the operation of the Internet. Since its founding in 1984, Cisco has greatly increased the scope of its business by purchasing a number of profitable companies, including but not limited to Jabber, Webex, and Jasper. The business is divided into three main segments: Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA); the Americas; and Asia Pacific, Japan, and China (APJC). The corporation operates on a global scale and controls its activities by geographical regions. In addition to Internet for the Future, Secure, Agile Networks, Collaboration, Optimized Application Experiences, End-to-End Security, and Other Products, Cisco's range of products and technologies can be divided into other groups. Cisco provides a wide range of services in addition to its product line, such as technical assistance and cutting-edge solutions.

The headquarters of NEC Corporation are located in Tokyo, Japan, and it was founded in 1899. The company offers a wide range of products in its product portfolio, including servers, network systems, telecommunications equipment, storage devices, automated teller machines, video broadcasting systems, personal computers, supercomputers, aerospace systems, tablet terminals, fire and disaster prevention systems, and different software solutions. NEC further sells electrical parts and goods such LCD screens, lithium-ion batteries, and lighting fixtures. NEC offers a wide range of services, including support, system integration, and outsourcing, in addition to its products. The firm serves a variety of markets, including those in the aerospace, aviation, healthcare, retail, agriculture, broadcasting, finance, logistics, government, manufacturing, hospitality, transportation, and telecommunications. With locations across the globe, including Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific area, NEC conducts business.

Key Companies in the LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT market include

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LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT Industry Developments

April 2023: Public network support for Internet of Things (IoT) systems based on the LoRaWAN standard was released by AWS IoT Core for LoRaWAN (in preview). With the help of Everynet's publicly accessible LoRaWAN networks—a renowned LoRaWAN network operator known for its carrier-grade networks—this update enables users to easily connect their IoT devices to the cloud. Customers may easily register their devices with the cloud and choose public network support using the AWS IoT console by using AWS IoT Core for LoRaWAN. They can start getting data from their registered LoRaWAN devices in their AWS accounts in a couple of minutes.

March 2022: In order to build a ground-breaking Internet of Things solution together, Lacuna Space and Omnispace announced their alliance. This partnership opens the door for the commercial launch of an innovative, open-standards-based IoT network that is available to everyone. The LoRaWAN® protocol will be used by the service to enable direct-to-satellite connection for a variety of IoT devices.

LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT Market Segmentation

LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT Offering Outlook

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  Hardware

  
  


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  Asset Tracking

  
  


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  Smart Cities

  
  


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LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT End User Outlook

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  Retail

  
  


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  Agriculture

  
  


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LoRa and LoRaWAN IoT Regional Outlook

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Report Scope:

Report Attribute/Metric	Details
Market Size 2022	USD 5.1 Billion
Market Size 2023	USD 6.93 Billion
Market Size 2032	USD 80.63 Billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)	35.90% (2023-2032)
Base Year	2022
Market Forecast Period	2023-2032
Historical Data	2018- 2022
Market Forecast Units	Value (USD Billion)
Report Coverage	Revenue Forecast, Market Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
Segments Covered	Offering, Application, End User and Region
Geographies Covered	North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World
Countries Covered	The U.S., Canada, German, France, UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil
Key Companies Profiled	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).
Key Market Opportunities	Expansion of smart city initiatives and growing industrial IoT (IIoT) segment
Key Market Dynamics	Growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) across various industries

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