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Published Date: 2026-03-27 | Pages: 100 | Tables: 94 | Internet & Communication
The global 5G Core Network (5GC) market was valued at US$ 3212 million in 2025 and is anticipated to reach US$ 17410 million by 2032, at a CAGR of 27.7% from 2026 to 2032.
The 5G core network separates the user plane and the control plane, adopts a service-oriented architecture design, and is mainly composed of network functions (NFs). It uses distributed functions and is deployed according to actual needs. The addition or withdrawal of new network functions does not affect the function of the overall network. The report mainly counts 5G core network solutions.
Entering 2022, as 5G core network technology matures further, 5G construction continues to accelerate, 5G development is gradually bearing fruit, and 5G applications are also continuing to spread.The rapid growth in the amount of data carried by cellular networks is mainly driven by consumer demand for video and the shift of business to cloud services. This aspect is the main driving force for the development of the 5G core network industry, and 5G core network vendors have positive growth opportunities.
There are several growing economies in the Asia-Pacific region, such as China, India and Japan, which are expected to achieve high growth in the 5G core market. These countries have been supporting and promoting industrial and technological development.In terms of corporate competitiveness, the market share of leading companies is solidified, and it is difficult for other players to surpass them in a short time.
Latest News:In July 2024, the German government said it had reached an agreement with large telecommunications companies requiring them to stop using key components of Huawei and ZTE in 5G mobile infrastructure within five years, which is another move by European countries to ban Chinese companies from participating in the construction of critical telecommunications infrastructure.
This report delivers a comprehensive overview of the global 5G Core Network (5GC) market, with both quantitative and qualitative analyses, to help readers develop growth strategies, assess the competitive landscape, evaluate their position in the current market, and make informed business decisions regarding 5G Core Network (5GC). The 5G Core Network (5GC) market size, estimates, and forecasts are provided in terms of revenue (US$ millions), with 2025 as the base year and historical and forecast data for 2021–2032.
The report segments the global 5G Core Network (5GC) market comprehensively. Regional market sizes by Type, by Application, , and by player are also provided. For deeper insight, the report profiles the competitive landscape, key competitors, and their respective market rankings, and discusses technological trends and new product developments.
This report will assist 5G Core Network (5GC) manufacturers, new entrants, and companies across the industry value chain with information on revenues, sales volume, and average prices for the overall market and its sub-segments, by company, by Type, by Application, and by region.
Market Segmentation
By Company
Huawei
ZTE
Ericsson
Nokia
Segment by Type
5G Commercial Contract
5G Industry Application Contract
Segment by Application
Smart Energy
Industrial Manufacturing
Smart Medical
Media Entertainment
Smart Transportation
Others
By Region
North America
U.S.
Canada
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia & New Zealand
Rest of Asia
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Ireland
Russia
Rest of Europe
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
Israel
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Saudi Arabia
Rest of MEA
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Defines the scope of the report and presents an executive summary of market segments (by Type, by Application, , etc.), including the size of each segment and its future growth potential. It offers a high-level view of the current market and its likely evolution in the short, medium, and long term.
Chapter 2: Summarizes global and regional market size and outlines market dynamics and recent developments, including key drivers, restraints, challenges and risks for industry participants, and relevant policy analysis.
Chapter 3: Provides a detailed view of the competitive landscape for 5G Core Network (5GC) companies, covering revenue share, development plans, and mergers and acquisitions.
Chapter 4: Analyzes segments by Type, detailing the size and growth potential of each segment to help readers identify blue-ocean opportunities.
Chapter 5: Analyzes segments by Application, detailing the size and growth potential of each downstream segment to help readers identify blue-ocean opportunities.
Chapter 6–10: Regional deep dives (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa) broken down by country. Each chapter quantifies market size and growth potential by region and key countries, and outlines market development, outlook, addressable space, and capacity.
Chapter 11: Profiles key players, presenting essential information on leading companies, including product/ service offerings, revenue, gross margin, product introductions/portfolios, recent developments, etc.
Chapter 12: Key findings and conclusions of the report.
Research Methodology
The research methodology employed has been subjected by numerous procedures in order to guarantee the quality and accuracy of the data contained within the reports. The analysts are employed full-time and received more than six months training to satisfy the standard of our company. Our methodology can be divided into five stages:
★Stage 1 SECONDARY RESEARCH
The research team first collaborates with magazines, trade associations and administrative departments in the research field. The information provided by our internal documentation service is helpful for our further research. Our team has a wealth of experience and knowledge, and can effectively extract accurate information from existing resources.
★Stage 2 PRIMARY RESEARCH:INTERVIEWS WITH TRADE SOURCES
After the first stage, the research team conducts a large number of face-to-face or telephone interviews with representative companies working in the research field. Analysts are trying to have an opportunity to talk to leading companies and small companies in the field. Upstream suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, importers, installers, wholesalers and consumers were included in the interview. The data collected during the interview were then carefully examined and compared with the secondary study.
★Stage 3 ANALYSIS OF THE GATHERED DATA
The analysis team examines and synthesizes the data collected in the first two stages. In order to validate the data, a second round of interviews can be conducted.
★Stage 4 QUANTITATIVE DATA
The quantitative data such as market estimates, production and capacity of manufacturer, market forecasts and investment feasibility is provided by our company. The data is based on the estimates obtained during stage 3.
★Stage 5 QUALITY CONTROL
Before publishing, each report undergoes a rigorous review and editing process, which is done by the experience management team to ensure the reliability of the published data. Every analyst on the research team receives support and continuous training as part of our internal quality process.
1 Report Overview
1.1 Study Scope
1.2 Market Analysis by Type
1.2.1 Global 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size Growth Rate by Type: 2021 vs 2025 vs 2032
1.2.2 5G Commercial Contract
1.2.3 5G Industry Application Contract
1.3 Market by Application
1.3.1 Global 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Growth by Application: 2021 vs 2025 vs 2032
1.3.2 Smart Energy
1.3.3 Industrial Manufacturing
1.3.4 Smart Medical
1.3.5 Media Entertainment
1.3.6 Smart Transportation
1.3.7 Others
1.4 Assumptions and Limitations
1.5 Study Objectives
1.6 Years Considered
2 Global Growth Trends
2.1 Global 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Perspective (2021–2032)
2.2 Global 5G Core Network (5GC) Growth Trends by Region
2.2.1 Global 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size by Region: 2021 vs 2025 vs 2032
2.2.2 5G Core Network (5GC) Historic Market Size by Region (2021–2026)
2.2.3 5G Core Network (5GC) Forecasted Market Size by Region (2027–2032)
2.3 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Dynamics
2.3.1 5G Core Network (5GC) Industry Trends
2.3.2 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Drivers
2.3.3 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Challenges
2.3.4 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Restraints
3 Competition Landscape by Key Players
3.1 Global Top 5G Core Network (5GC) Players by Revenue
3.1.1 Global Top 5G Core Network (5GC) Players by Revenue (2021–2026)
3.1.2 Global 5G Core Network (5GC) Revenue Market Share by Players (2021–2026)
3.2 Global Top 5G Core Network (5GC) Players Market Share by Company Tier (Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3)
3.3 Global Key Players Ranking by 5G Core Network (5GC) Revenue
3.4 Global 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Concentration Ratio
3.4.1 Global 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Concentration Ratio (CR5 and HHI)
3.4.2 Global Top 10 and Top 5 Companies by 5G Core Network (5GC) Revenue in 2025
3.5 Global Key Players of 5G Core Network (5GC) Head Offices and Areas Served
3.6 Global Key Players of 5G Core Network (5GC), Products and Applications
3.7 Global Key Players of 5G Core Network (5GC), Date of General Availability (GA)
3.8 Mergers and Acquisitions, Expansion Plans
4 5G Core Network (5GC) Breakdown Data by Type
4.1 Global 5G Core Network (5GC) Historic Market Size by Type (2021–2026)
4.2 Global 5G Core Network (5GC) Forecasted Market Size by Type (2027–2032)
5 5G Core Network (5GC) Breakdown Data by Application
5.1 Global 5G Core Network (5GC) Historic Market Size by Application (2021–2026)
5.2 Global 5G Core Network (5GC) Forecasted Market Size by Application (2027–2032)
6 North America
6.1 North America 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size (2021–2032)
6.2 North America 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Growth Rate by Country: 2021 vs 2025 vs 2032
6.3 North America 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size by Country (2021–2026)
6.4 North America 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size by Country (2027–2032)
6.5 United States
6.6 Canada
7 Europe
7.1 Europe 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size (2021–2032)
7.2 Europe 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Growth Rate by Country: 2021 vs 2025 vs 2032
7.3 Europe 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size by Country (2021–2026)
7.4 Europe 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size by Country (2027–2032)
7.5 Germany
7.6 France
7.7 U.K.
7.8 Italy
7.9 Russia
7.10 Ireland
8 Asia-Pacific
8.1 Asia-Pacific 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size (2021–2032)
8.2 Asia-Pacific 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Growth Rate by Region: 2021 vs 2025 vs 2032
8.3 Asia-Pacific 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size by Region (2021–2026)
8.4 Asia-Pacific 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size by Region (2027–2032)
8.5 China
8.6 Japan
8.7 South Korea
8.8 Southeast Asia
8.9 India
8.10 Australia & New Zealand
9 Latin America
9.1 Latin America 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size (2021–2032)
9.2 Latin America 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Growth Rate by Country: 2021 vs 2025 vs 2032
9.3 Latin America 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size by Country (2021–2026)
9.4 Latin America 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size by Country (2027–2032)
9.5 Mexico
9.6 Brazil
10 Middle East & Africa
10.1 Middle East & Africa 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size (2021–2032)
10.2 Middle East & Africa 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Growth Rate by Country: 2021 vs 2025 vs 2032
10.3 Middle East & Africa 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size by Country (2021–2026)
10.4 Middle East & Africa 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size by Country (2027–2032)
10.5 Israel
10.6 Saudi Arabia
10.7 UAE
11 Key Players Profiles
11.1 Huawei
11.1.1 Huawei Company Details
11.1.2 Huawei Business Overview
11.1.3 Huawei 5G Core Network (5GC) Introduction
11.1.4 Huawei Revenue in 5G Core Network (5GC) Business (2021–2026)
11.1.5 Huawei Recent Development
11.2 ZTE
11.2.1 ZTE Company Details
11.2.2 ZTE Business Overview
11.2.3 ZTE 5G Core Network (5GC) Introduction
11.2.4 ZTE Revenue in 5G Core Network (5GC) Business (2021–2026)
11.2.5 ZTE Recent Development
11.3 Ericsson
11.3.1 Ericsson Company Details
11.3.2 Ericsson Business Overview
11.3.3 Ericsson 5G Core Network (5GC) Introduction
11.3.4 Ericsson Revenue in 5G Core Network (5GC) Business (2021–2026)
11.3.5 Ericsson Recent Development
11.4 Nokia
11.4.1 Nokia Company Details
11.4.2 Nokia Business Overview
11.4.3 Nokia 5G Core Network (5GC) Introduction
11.4.4 Nokia Revenue in 5G Core Network (5GC) Business (2021–2026)
11.4.5 Nokia Recent Development
12 Analyst's Viewpoints/Conclusions
13 Appendix
13.1 Research Methodology
13.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
13.1.1.1 Research Programs/Design
13.1.1.2 Market Size Estimation
13.1.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
13.1.2 Data Source
13.1.2.1 Secondary Sources
13.1.2.2 Primary Sources
13.2 Author Details
13.3 Disclaimer
List of Tables
Table 1. Global 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size Growth Rate by Type (US$ Million): 2021 vs 2025 vs 2032
Table 2. Key Players of 5G Commercial Contract
Table 3. Key Players of 5G Industry Application Contract
Table 4. Global 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size Growth by Application (US$ Million): 2021 vs 2025 vs 2032
Table 5. Global 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size by Region (US$ Million): 2021 vs 2025 vs 2032
Table 6. Global 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size by Region (US$ Million), 2021–2026
Table 7. Global 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Share by Region (2021–2026)
Table 8. Global 5G Core Network (5GC) Forecasted Market Size by Region (US$ Million), 2027–2032
Table 9. Global 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Share by Region (2027–2032)
Table 10. 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Trends
Table 11. 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Drivers
Table 12. 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Challenges
Table 13. 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Restraints
Table 14. Global 5G Core Network (5GC) Revenue by Players (US$ Million), 2021–2026
Table 15. Global 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Share by Players (2021–2026)
Table 16. Global Top 5G Core Network (5GC) Players by Tier (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3), based on 5G Core Network (5GC) Revenue, 2025
Table 17. Ranking of Global Top 5G Core Network (5GC) Companies by Revenue (US$ Million) in 2025
Table 18. Global 5 Largest Players Market Share by 5G Core Network (5GC) Revenue (CR5 and HHI), 2021–2026
Table 19. Global Key Players of 5G Core Network (5GC), Headquarters and Area Served
Table 20. Global Key Players of 5G Core Network (5GC), Products and Applications
Table 21. Global Key Players of 5G Core Network (5GC), Date of General Availability (GA)
Table 22. Mergers and Acquisitions, Expansion Plans
Table 23. Global 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size by Type (US$ Million), 2021–2026
Table 24. Global 5G Core Network (5GC) Revenue Market Share by Type (2021–2026)
Table 25. Global 5G Core Network (5GC) Forecasted Market Size by Type (US$ Million), 2027–2032
Table 26. Global 5G Core Network (5GC) Revenue Market Share by Type (2027–2032)
Table 27. Global 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size by Application (US$ Million), 2021–2026
Table 28. Global 5G Core Network (5GC) Revenue Market Share by Application (2021–2026)
Table 29. Global 5G Core Network (5GC) Forecasted Market Size by Application (US$ Million), 2027–2032
Table 30. Global 5G Core Network (5GC) Revenue Market Share by Application (2027–2032)
Table 31. North America 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size Growth Rate by Country (US$ Million): 2021 vs 2025 vs 2032
Table 32. North America 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size by Country (US$ Million), 2021–2026
Table 33. North America 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size by Country (US$ Million), 2027–2032
Table 34. Europe 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size Growth Rate by Country (US$ Million): 2021 vs 2025 vs 2032
Table 35. Europe 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size by Country (US$ Million), 2021–2026
Table 36. Europe 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size by Country (US$ Million), 2027–2032
Table 37. Asia-Pacific 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size Growth Rate by Region (US$ Million): 2021 vs 2025 vs 2032
Table 38. Asia-Pacific 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size by Region (US$ Million), 2021–2026
Table 39. Asia-Pacific 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size by Region (US$ Million), 2027–2032
Table 40. Latin America 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size Growth Rate by Country (US$ Million): 2021 vs 2025 vs 2032
Table 41. Latin America 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size by Country (US$ Million), 2021–2026
Table 42. Latin America 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size by Country (US$ Million), 2027–2032
Table 43. Middle East & Africa 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size Growth Rate by Country (US$ Million): 2021 vs 2025 vs 2032
Table 44. Middle East & Africa 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size by Country (US$ Million), 2021–2026
Table 45. Middle East & Africa 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size by Country (US$ Million), 2027–2032
Table 46. Huawei Company Details
Table 47. Huawei Business Overview
Table 48. Huawei 5G Core Network (5GC) Product
Table 49. Huawei Revenue in 5G Core Network (5GC) Business (US$ Million), 2021–2026
Table 50. Huawei Recent Development
Table 51. ZTE Company Details
Table 52. ZTE Business Overview
Table 53. ZTE 5G Core Network (5GC) Product
Table 54. ZTE Revenue in 5G Core Network (5GC) Business (US$ Million), 2021–2026
Table 55. ZTE Recent Development
Table 56. Ericsson Company Details
Table 57. Ericsson Business Overview
Table 58. Ericsson 5G Core Network (5GC) Product
Table 59. Ericsson Revenue in 5G Core Network (5GC) Business (US$ Million), 2021–2026
Table 60. Ericsson Recent Development
Table 61. Nokia Company Details
Table 62. Nokia Business Overview
Table 63. Nokia 5G Core Network (5GC) Product
Table 64. Nokia Revenue in 5G Core Network (5GC) Business (US$ Million), 2021–2026
Table 65. Nokia Recent Development
Table 66. Research Programs/Design for This Report
Table 67. Key Data Information from Secondary Sources
Table 68. Key Data Information from Primary Sources
Table 69. Authors List of This Report
List of Figures
Figure 1. 5G Core Network (5GC) Picture
Figure 2. Global 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size Comparison by Type (US$ Million), 2021–2032
Figure 3. Global 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Share by Type: 2025 vs 2032
Figure 4. 5G Commercial Contract Features
Figure 5. 5G Industry Application Contract Features
Figure 6. Global 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size by Application (US$ Million), 2021–2032
Figure 7. Global 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Share by Application: 2025 vs 2032
Figure 8. Smart Energy Case Studies
Figure 9. Industrial Manufacturing Case Studies
Figure 10. Smart Medical Case Studies
Figure 11. Media Entertainment Case Studies
Figure 12. Smart Transportation Case Studies
Figure 13. Others Case Studies
Figure 14. 5G Core Network (5GC) Report Years Considered
Figure 15. Global 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size (US$ Million), Year-over-Year: 2021–2032
Figure 16. Global 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size, (US$ Million), 2021 vs 2025 vs 2032
Figure 17. Global 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Share by Region: 2025 vs 2032
Figure 18. Global 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Share by Players in 2025
Figure 19. Global 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Share by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3)
Figure 20. The Top 10 and 5 Players Market Share by 5G Core Network (5GC) Revenue in 2025
Figure 21. North America 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size YoY Growth (US$ Million), 2021–2032
Figure 22. North America 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Share by Country (2021–2032)
Figure 23. United States 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size YoY Growth (US$ Million), 2021–2032
Figure 24. Canada 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size YoY Growth (US$ Million), 2021–2032
Figure 25. Europe 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size YoY Growth (US$ Million), 2021–2032
Figure 26. Europe 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Share by Country (2021–2032)
Figure 27. Germany 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size YoY Growth (US$ Million), 2021–2032
Figure 28. France 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size YoY Growth (US$ Million), 2021–2032
Figure 29. U.K. 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size YoY Growth (US$ Million), 2021–2032
Figure 30. Italy 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size YoY Growth (US$ Million), 2021–2032
Figure 31. Russia 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size YoY Growth (US$ Million), 2021–2032
Figure 32. Ireland 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size YoY Growth (US$ Million), 2021–2032
Figure 33. Asia-Pacific 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size YoY Growth (US$ Million), 2021–2032
Figure 34. Asia-Pacific 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Share by Region (2021–2032)
Figure 35. China 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size YoY Growth (US$ Million), 2021–2032
Figure 36. Japan 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size YoY Growth (US$ Million), 2021–2032
Figure 37. South Korea 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size YoY Growth (US$ Million), 2021–2032
Figure 38. Southeast Asia 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size YoY Growth (US$ Million), 2021–2032
Figure 39. India 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size YoY Growth (US$ Million), 2021–2032
Figure 40. Australia & New Zealand 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size YoY Growth (US$ Million), 2021–2032
Figure 41. Latin America 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size YoY Growth (US$ Million), 2021–2032
Figure 42. Latin America 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Share by Country (2021–2032)
Figure 43. Mexico 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size YoY Growth (US$ Million), 2021–2032
Figure 44. Brazil 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size YoY Growth (US$ Million), 2021–2032
Figure 45. Middle East & Africa 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size YoY Growth (US$ Million), 2021–2032
Figure 46. Middle East & Africa 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Share by Country (2021–2032)
Figure 47. Israel 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size YoY Growth (US$ Million), 2021–2032
Figure 48. Saudi Arabia 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size YoY Growth (US$ Million), 2021–2032
Figure 49. UAE 5G Core Network (5GC) Market Size YoY Growth (US$ Million), 2021–2032
Figure 50. Huawei Revenue Growth Rate in 5G Core Network (5GC) Business (2021–2026)
Figure 51. ZTE Revenue Growth Rate in 5G Core Network (5GC) Business (2021–2026)
Figure 52. Ericsson Revenue Growth Rate in 5G Core Network (5GC) Business (2021–2026)
Figure 53. Nokia Revenue Growth Rate in 5G Core Network (5GC) Business (2021–2026)
Figure 54. Bottom-up and Top-down Approaches for This Report
Figure 55. Data Triangulation
Figure 56. Key Executives Interviewed
