Canada’s two-way radio market continues to evolve as both government and private sectors prioritize reliable voice communication in remote and urban environments. Critical industries like forestry, mining, oil & gas, and emergency services drive demand due to the country’s vast geography and frequent operations in areas with limited cellular coverage. The transition from analog to digital radios, especially DMR (Digital Mobile Radio) and P25 systems, is gaining momentum, aided by federal funding and public safety modernization projects. One of the primary restraints is the relatively slower network infrastructure development in rural areas, which delays adoption of hybrid communication models. However, opportunities lie in community-based disaster response systems and Indigenous community safety programs, which are increasingly adopting ruggedized two-way radios. The market is also seeing growth in education, healthcare, and event management sectors. A notable trend is the deployment of software-defined radios that allow remote configuration and firmware updates, improving long-term system adaptability. Environmental durability and long battery life remain critical product features in the Canadian context. As broadband push-to-talk solutions begin integrating with LMR backbones, the market is poised for hybrid expansion, maintaining steady growth over the forecast period.
TABLE - Canada Two-Way Radio Market Size & Forecast By Type 2021-2033
Type | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | CAGR (2024-2033) |
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Analog Radios | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Digital Radios | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
- DMR | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
- TETRA | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
- P25 | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Total | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX |
Source: Company Publications, Primary Interviews, and SR Analysis
TABLE - Canada Two-Way Radio Market Size & Forecast By Application 2021-2033
Application | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | CAGR (2024-2033) |
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Public Safety | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Commercial | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
- Retail | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
- Hospitality | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
- Logistics | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Industrial | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
- Construction | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
- Manufacturing | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
- Oil & Gas | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Defense & Military | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Total | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX |
Source: Company Publications, Primary Interviews, and SR Analysis
TABLE - Canada Two-Way Radio Market Size & Forecast By Frequency Band 2021-2033
Frequency Band | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | CAGR (2024-2033) |
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Very High Frequency (VHF) | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Ultra High Frequency (UHF) | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Total | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX |
Source: Company Publications, Primary Interviews, and SR Analysis