The global market for Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) was estimated to be worth US$ 95.0 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 340 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 18.6% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
The Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) is a third-generation maritime communications system approved by the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-15). Building on the legacy AIS, VDES adds ASM messaging and VDE data communication capabilities. This system not only enables short-range, two-way data exchange between ships and shores via VHF, but also enables long-range, two-way data exchange between ships and shores globally via a low-orbit satellite network.
As the global ocean accelerates its digitalization and intelligentization, the Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES), a third-generation maritime communications technology, is rapidly replacing the traditional AIS system and becoming the core infrastructure for building a new architecture for global maritime information connectivity. Building on the existing AIS functionality, VDES introduces ASM messages and VDE data channels. This not only enables near-shore ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore data connectivity, but also leverages low-orbit satellite networks to achieve global coverage in ocean-going scenarios. It offers significant advantages such as high reliability, low latency, and scalability.
The VDES market is currently highly concentrated, with the top five companies accounting for over 80% of the market share. Chinese companies such as Aohai Technology and Chiwan Communication Satellite have also rapidly followed suit, achieving breakthroughs in ground-based system development and domestic substitution, respectively.
The industry's rapid development is driven by both policy and demand. On the policy front, China's 14th Five-Year Plan has included VDES as a key area of smart transportation and intelligent shipping development, and the development of relevant standards and pilot programs continues to advance. On the demand side, with the advancement of the Belt and Road Initiative and the development of the marine economy, there is an urgent need to upgrade maritime communication systems, particularly in areas such as ocean shipping, offshore oil and gas, and fisheries supervision.
Notably, the VDES industry still faces challenges in technology, funding, standards, and international cooperation. Technical barriers are high, and the system involves multiple interdisciplinary areas such as communications, satellites, shipboard electronics, and network protocols. Furthermore, the uncertainty of the international trade environment poses certain risks to the overall development of the industry chain.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES), focusing on the total sales revenue, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
The Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES).
Market Segmentation
By Company
- Kongsberg
- Saab
- CML Microsystems
- Aohai Technology
- Chiwan Communications Satellite
Segment by Type
- Ground Based VDES System
- Space Based VDES System
Segment by Application
- Government
- Personal
- Enterprise
By Region
- North America
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- South Korea
- Southeast Asia
- India
- Australia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Nordic Countries
- Rest of Europe
- Latin America
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Rest of MEA
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size. This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) company competitive landscape, revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Revenue of Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Revenue of Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product revenue, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.
Table of Contents
1 Market Overview
- 1.1 Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Product Introduction
- 1.2 Global Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Market Size Forecast (2020-2031)
- 1.3 Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Market Trends & Drivers
- 1.3.1 Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Industry Trends
- 1.3.2 Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Market Drivers & Opportunity
- 1.3.3 Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Market Challenges
- 1.3.4 Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Market Restraints
- 1.4 Assumptions and Limitations
- 1.5 Study Objectives
- 1.6 Years Considered
2 Competitive Analysis by Company
- 2.1 Global Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Players Revenue Ranking (2024)
- 2.2 Global Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
- 2.3 Key Companies Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Manufacturing Base Distribution and Headquarters
- 2.4 Key Companies Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Product Offered
- 2.5 Key Companies Time to Begin Mass Production of Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES)
- 2.6 Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Market Competitive Analysis
- 2.6.1 Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Market Concentration Rate (2020-2025)
- 2.6.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Companies by Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Revenue in 2024
- 2.6.3 Global Top Companies by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3) & (based on the Revenue in Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) as of 2024)
- 2.7 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
3 Segmentation by Type
- 3.1 Introduction by Type
- 3.1.1 Ground Based VDES System
- 3.1.2 Space Based VDES System
- 3.2 Global Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Sales Value by Type
- 3.2.1 Global Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Sales Value by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 3.2.2 Global Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Sales Value, by Type (2020-2031)
- 3.2.3 Global Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Sales Value, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
4 Segmentation by Application
- 4.1 Introduction by Application
- 4.1.1 Government
- 4.1.2 Personal
- 4.1.3 Enterprise
- 4.2 Global Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Sales Value by Application
- 4.2.1 Global Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Sales Value by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 4.2.2 Global Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Sales Value, by Application (2020-2031)
- 4.2.3 Global Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Sales Value, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
5 Segmentation by Region
- 5.1 Global Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Sales Value by Region
- 5.1.1 Global Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Sales Value by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 5.1.2 Global Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Sales Value by Region (2020-2025)
- 5.1.3 Global Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Sales Value by Region (2026-2031)
- 5.1.4 Global Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Sales Value by Region (%), (2020-2031)
- 5.2 North America
- 5.2.1 North America Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.2.2 North America Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.3 Europe
- 5.3.1 Europe Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.3.2 Europe Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.4 Asia Pacific
- 5.4.1 Asia Pacific Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.4.2 Asia Pacific Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Sales Value by Region (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.5 South America
- 5.5.1 South America Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.5.2 South America Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.6 Middle East & Africa
- 5.6.1 Middle East & Africa Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.6.2 Middle East & Africa Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
6 Segmentation by Key Countries/Regions
- 6.1 Key Countries/Regions Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Sales Value Growth Trends, 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 6.2 Key Countries/Regions Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.3 United States
- 6.3.1 United States Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.3.2 United States Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.3.3 United States Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.4 Europe
- 6.4.1 Europe Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.4.2 Europe Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.4.3 Europe Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.5 China
- 6.5.1 China Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.5.2 China Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.5.3 China Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.6 Japan
- 6.6.1 Japan Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.6.2 Japan Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.6.3 Japan Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.7 South Korea
- 6.7.1 South Korea Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.7.2 South Korea Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.7.3 South Korea Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.8 Southeast Asia
- 6.8.1 Southeast Asia Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.8.2 Southeast Asia Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.8.3 Southeast Asia Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.9 India
- 6.9.1 India Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.9.2 India Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.9.3 India Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
7 Company Profiles
- 7.1 Kongsberg
- 7.1.1 Kongsberg Profile
- 7.1.2 Kongsberg Main Business
- 7.1.3 Kongsberg Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.1.4 Kongsberg Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.1.5 Kongsberg Recent Developments
- 7.2 Saab
- 7.2.1 Saab Profile
- 7.2.2 Saab Main Business
- 7.2.3 Saab Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.2.4 Saab Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.2.5 Saab Recent Developments
- 7.3 CML Microsystems
- 7.3.1 CML Microsystems Profile
- 7.3.2 CML Microsystems Main Business
- 7.3.3 CML Microsystems Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.3.4 CML Microsystems Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.3.5 CML Microsystems Recent Developments
- 7.4 Aohai Technology
- 7.4.1 Aohai Technology Profile
- 7.4.2 Aohai Technology Main Business
- 7.4.3 Aohai Technology Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.4.4 Aohai Technology Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.4.5 Aohai Technology Recent Developments
- 7.5 Chiwan Communications Satellite
- 7.5.1 Chiwan Communications Satellite Profile
- 7.5.2 Chiwan Communications Satellite Main Business
- 7.5.3 Chiwan Communications Satellite Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.5.4 Chiwan Communications Satellite Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.5.5 Chiwan Communications Satellite Recent Developments
8 Industry Chain Analysis
- 8.1 Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Industrial Chain
- 8.2 Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Upstream Analysis
- 8.2.1 Key Raw Materials
- 8.2.2 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
- 8.2.3 Manufacturing Cost Structure
- 8.3 Midstream Analysis
- 8.4 Downstream Analysis (Customers Analysis)
- 8.5 Sales Model and Sales Channels
- 8.5.1 Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Sales Model
- 8.5.2 Sales Channel
- 8.5.3 Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Distributors
9 Research Findings and Conclusion
10 Appendix
- 10.1 Research Methodology
- 10.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
- 10.1.1.1 Research Programs/Design
- 10.1.1.2 Market Size Estimation
- 10.1.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
- 10.1.2 Data Source
- 10.1.2.1 Secondary Sources
- 10.1.2.2 Primary Sources
- 10.2 Author Details
- 10.3 Disclaimer