Middle East and Africa Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2029

Middle East and Africa Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) Market Analysis and Size

The massive growth in satellite capacity has resulted in a significant price drop, making very small aperture terminals (VSATs) a viable solution for many industries and regions for the first time. Furthermore, there has been an increased adoption of in VSAT technology in industries such as maritime, oil and gas, aviation among others. These systems also provide the required connectivity between users of medical applications, databases, video, and phones at remote locations, and allow communication with remote and mobile sites.

Data Bridge Market Research analyses that Middle East and Africa very small aperture terminal (VSAT) market is expected to reach the value of USD 901,968.30 thousand by 2029, at a CAGR of 7.1% during the forecast period. The very small aperture terminal (VSAT) market report also covers pricing analysis, patent analysis, and technological advancements in depth.     

Market Definition

A two-way satellite communication system is referred to as a VSAT, or Very Small Aperture Terminal. This system's dish is typically less than 3.8 meters in diameter. A VSAT system's effectiveness may be negatively impacted by the weather. Also, there are three topologies for VSAT networks that are typically used which are star, mesh, or hybrid. Hence, VSAT systems provide the required connectivity between users of medical applications, databases, video, and phones at remote locations, and allow communication with remote and mobile sites.

Middle East and Africa Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) Market Dynamics

This section deals with understanding the market drivers, advantages, opportunities, restraints and challenges. All of this is discussed in detail as below:

Drivers

• Growing demand for secure communication for maritime IoT applications

VSAT technology has become a major deal for the maritime industry. They are used for two-way satellite communications for internet, data and telephony, typically in rural areas and harsh environments. In recent years, there has been a progressive shift in the maritime IoT ecosphere. This ecosphere is served by various standard electronic parts that is the hardware integrated with various software. IoT services via satellite enable businesses to access data from assets in the most affordable way. Therefore, ships at sea are remote, vessels and other discrete entities are adopting digital systems as part of larger IoT networks. Using IoT devices and sensor systems across vessels/fleet helps gain competitive edge, by enabling such technologies companies are able to harness the full potential of data for more effective operations and decision-making.

• Increased adoption of VSAT technology in oil and gas industry

Nowadays, the oil and gas sector is undergoing a huge change due to the various digital innovations. There are multiple demands such as safety, security, exploring new areas for oil and increasing visibility between the rig and headquarters, all while keeping operational costs in check. Therefore, rig operators are constantly being pressured to make faster decisions and run operations more efficiently. Also, the oil and gas industry operates in remote onshore and offshore environments where the use of land-based communications is not practical or reliable. Hence, many companies have started implementing VSAT technology so that rig operators can make quick and more informed decisions, which will lower operating costs, raise productivity and provide safer working conditions for crew regardless of location.

Opportunities

• Increasing strategic partnership and aquistion among various organizations

Coordinating and investing in projects is essential for achieving sustained improvements in the very small aperture terminal (VSAT) sector. Due to which the government and other private organizations are striving through partnerships and acquisitions, thereby accelerating the growth of the industries. This helps to build awareness and profit for the organization and thereby creates scope for a new invention in the industry. Also, through partnerships, the company can invest more in advanced technologies to provide more secure and reliable very small aperture terminal (VSAT) services and solutions. Furthermore, this helps both the companies to get recognized in the competitive market, thereby generating profit to an extent.

Restraints/Challenges

• Rising cyber security concerns and data breaches

Cybercrime/hacking and cybersecurity issues have increased by 600% during the pandemic across all sectors. Flaws in network or software security is a weakness which is exploited by hackers to perform unauthorized actions within a system.

According to the recent report published Maritime Cybersecurity Survey by Safety at Sea and BIMCO, in the 12 months prior to February 2020, 31% of organizations fell victim of cyberattacks which is a 9% increase compared to 2019. According to another report published by Robert Rizika, head of North American operations at Naval Dome, reported that cyberattacks on maritime industry’s operational technology (OT) have increased by 900% from 50% in 2017, to 120% and 310% in the year 2018 and 2019 respectively.

• Issues related to reliability of very small aperture terminal (vsat) network during bad weather

Space weather interferes with radio communication between the earth and satellites because it can cause ionosphere disturbances that reflect, refract, or absorb radio waves. Given that satellite signals must travel great distances in the air, satellite internet services for rural users may be vulnerable to severe weather. While wind rarely affects radio signals, it can wobble, vibrate, or even displace equipment like satellite dishes. Latency and rain fade are two particular factors that affect satellites' capacity to send signals. Rain and atmospheric moisture are the main causes of rain fade, which can weaken or degrade the satellite signal at higher Ku and Ka-band frequencies.

Post COVID-19 Impact on Middle East and Africa Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) Market

COVID-19 created a negative impact on the very small aperture terminal (VSAT) market due to lockdown regulations and shutdown of manufacturing facilities.

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the very small aperture terminal (VSAT) market to an extent in negative manner. However, surge in demand for Middle East and Africa maritime distress safety system across the world has helped the market to grow after the pandemic. Also, the growth has been high after the market has opened after COVID-19, and it is expected that there would be considerable growth in the sector owing to increasing proliferation of satellite based communication in military and defense sector.

Solution providers are making various strategic decisions to bounce back post-COVID-19. The players are conducting multiple research and development activities to improve the technology involved in the very small aperture terminal (VSAT). With this, the companies will bring advanced technologies to the market. In addition, government initiatives for use of automation technology has led to the market's growth

Recent Development

• In In March 2022, Marlink announced the extension of its partnership with Intelsat to offer increased Ku and C-band satellite connectivity to maritime customers in the cruise and merchant shipping sectors. This helped the companies provide a unique level of coverage in waters as far south as Antarctica and ocean regions around Africa and the Middle East. This enhanced the company's presence in the market.
• In May 2021, Orbit Communications Systems Ltd. launched the product named OceanTRx4 Mil Platform for the Israeli Navy. The OceanTRx 4 Mil system combines RF performance and great system availability for security customers, making it easy to deploy, maintain, and update. Through this company offered innovative solutions based on end consumers' demands.

Middle East and Africa Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) Market Scope

Middle East and Africa very small aperture terminal (VSAT) market  is segmented on the basis of by solution, platform, frequency, network architecture, design, vertical, end use. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Solution

• Equipment
• Support Services
• Connectivity Services

On the basis of solution, the Middle East and Africa very small aperture terminal (VSAT) market is segmented into equipment, support services, connectivity services.

Platform

• Land VSAT
• Maritime VSAT
• Airborne VSAT

On the basis of platform, the Middle East and Africa very small aperture terminal (VSAT) market has been segmented into land VSAT, maritime VSAT, airborne VSAT.

Frequency

• Ku-Band
• C-Band
• Ka-Band
• X-Band

On the basis of frequency, the Middle East and Africa very small aperture terminal (VSAT) market has been segmented into Ku-band, C-band, Ka-band, X-band.

Network Architecture

• Star Topology
• Mesh Topology
• Hybrid Topology
• Point-To-Point Links

On the basis of network architecture, the Middle East and Africa very small aperture terminal (VSAT) market has been segmented into star topology, mesh topology, hybrid topology, point-to-point links.

Design

• Rugged VSAT
• Non-Rugged VSAT

On the basis of design, the Middle East and Africa very small aperture terminal (VSAT) market is segmented into rugged VSAT, non-rugged VSAT.

Vertical

• Telecommunication
• Maritime
• Aviation
• Government and Defense
• Media and Entertainment
• Transportation and Logistics
• Energy and Power
• Mining and Construction
• Manufacturing
• BFSI
• Retail
• Automotive
• Transportation and Logistics
• Healthcare
• Education
• Agriculture and Forestry
• Others

On the basis of vertical, the Middle East and Africa Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) market is segmented into telecommunication, maritime, aviation, government and defense, media and entertainment, transportation and logistics, energy and power, mining and construction, manufacturing, bfsi, retail, automotive, transportation and logistics, healthcare, education, agriculture and forestry, others.

End Use

• Broadband/Data Network
• Voice Communication
• Private Network Service
• Broadcast
• Others

On the basis of End Use, the Middle East and Africa very small aperture terminal (VSAT) market is segmented into broadband/data network, voice communication, private network service, broadcast, others.

Middle East and Africa Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) Market Regional Analysis/Insights

Middle East and Africa very small aperture terminal (VSAT) market is analyzed, and market size insights and trends are provided by country, material type, manufacturing process, and end-use industry, as referenced above.

The countries covered in the Middle East and Africa very small aperture terminal (VSAT) market report are Saudi Arabia, U.A.E, South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa.

Israel dominates the Middle East and Africa region owing to increasing initiatives for advancing its technology adoptions and satellite communication activities.

The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in market regulation that impact the current and future trends of the market. Data points like downstream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends, porter's five forces analysis, and case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of Middle East and Africa brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, the impact of domestic tariffs, and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.   

Competitive Landscape and Middle East and Africa Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) Market Share Analysis

Middle East and Africa very small aperture terminal (VSAT) market competitive landscape provides details of the competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, Middle East and Africa presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to the very small aperture terminal (VSAT) market.

Some of the major players operating in the Middle East and Africa very small aperture terminal (VSAT) market are Vizocom Company, C-COM Satellite Systems Inc, Marlink, Thuraya Telecommunications Company, Speedcast,  NSSLMiddle East and Africa,  ST Engineering, Atos SE 2, Iridium Communications Inc., EchoStar Corporation, Orbit Communications Systems Ltd., Ultra, General Dynamics Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., Thales, GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS, L3Harris Technologies, Inc., Viasat, Inc., KVH Industries, Inc., Middle East and Africa Invacom among others.

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