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全球 5G 核心網路虛擬化市場：預測至 2032 年 - 按組件、用例、虛擬化類型、網路功能、最終用戶和地區進行分析

5G Core Virtualization Market Forecasts to 2032 - Global Analysis By Component (Software and Services), Use Case, Virtualization Type, Network Function, End User and By Geography

出版日期: 2026年01月01日 | 出版商:

Stratistics Market Research Consulting | 英文 | 商品交期: 2-3個工作天內

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簡介目錄圖表

根據 Stratistics MRC 的一項研究，預計到 2025 年，全球 5G 核心虛擬化市場規模將達到 64.4 億美元，到 2032 年將達到 467.3 億美元，預測期內複合年成長率為 32.7%。

5G核心網虛擬化是指利用網路功能虛擬化（NFV）和雲端原生架構等虛擬化技術來實現5G核心網路功能。核心功能（例如會話管理、移動性管理和策略控制）不再依賴專用硬體，而是以軟體虛擬網路功能（vNF）或容器化微服務的形式在共用雲端基礎設施上運行。這種方法能夠提高可擴展性、柔軟性和成本效益，同時支援動態服務建立、網路切片和低延遲應用。此外，5G核心網路虛擬化也使通訊業者能夠在集中式和分散式雲端環境中快速部署、升級和管理網路服務。

可擴展網路能力的需求日益成長

傳統的以硬體為中心的核心網無法快速適應不斷變化的工作負載，導致效率低下。虛擬化的 5G 核心網路能夠實現彈性擴展、動態編配和高效的資源分配。營運商正在採用人工智慧驅動的自動化技術來提高回應速度並降低延遲。各行業對無縫連接的需求正在加速虛擬化架構的普及。向可擴展網路功能的轉變正在將 5G 核心網路轉變為一個能夠驅動下一代通訊服務的自適應引擎。

虛擬化實施的初始成本很高

將舊有系統遷移到雲端原生環境需要大量資金和專業知識。中小企業往往因為投資回報的不確定性和預算限制而猶豫不決。跨多個供應商生態系統的整合增加了複雜性並延長了部署時間。供應商提供分階段遷移策略和模組化框架來減輕財務負擔。儘管如此，高昂的實施成本仍然是推廣應用的一大障礙，因此價格承受能力成為市場擴張的關鍵決定因素。

邊緣運算服務的擴展

企業需要分散式架構來支援對延遲敏感的應用，例如物聯網、擴增實境/虛擬實境和自主系統。虛擬化核心與邊緣平台無縫整合，從而實現即時分析和在地化服務交付。服務提供者正在利用容器化微服務來增強敏捷性和擴充性。對邊緣基礎設施投資的不斷成長正在推動對虛擬化框架的需求。邊緣運算和5G核心虛擬化的整合正在將電信網路重新定義為智慧的分散式生態系統。

虛擬化環境中的安全漏洞

不斷擴大的數位化足跡使營運商面臨網路攻擊、資料外洩和拒絕服務攻擊的風險。企業必須投入大量資金開發先進的安全通訊協定來保護敏感流量。與老牌企業相比，小規模供應商往往缺乏足夠的資源來維持強大的防禦體系。監管機構對資料隱私的嚴格審查也增加了部署的複雜性。持續存在的安全漏洞正在重塑產業優先事項，使得網路安全韌性成為成功實現虛擬化的先決條件。

新冠疫情的影響：

疫情加速了對虛擬化核心網路的需求，遠距辦公和數位化服務帶來了前所未有的流量。儘管供應鏈中斷減緩了基礎設施部署，營運商仍優先投資於彈性網路。在充滿不確定性的時期，虛擬化技術實現了預測性監控、自動化編配和遠端系統管理。企業依靠自癒架構來維持服務的連續性。供應商引入了人工智慧驅動的彈性功能，以增強營運穩定性。新冠疫情凸顯了虛擬化在危機時期作為保障通訊可靠性策略推動因素的重要性。

預計在預測期內，用戶平面功能（UPF）細分市場將佔據最大的市場佔有率。

在預測期內，用戶平面功能 (UPF) 領域預計將佔據最大的市場佔有率，這主要得益於對高效流量路由和低延遲效能的需求。 UPF 支援動態資料包傳輸、服務品質 (QoS) 管理以及與邊緣平台的無縫整合。通訊業者正在將 UPF 整合到 5G 工作流程中，以提高可擴展性和合規性。對海量資料處理日益成長的需求正在推動該領域的應用。供應商正在投資開發先進的 UPF 框架，以提高速度和可靠性。 UPF 的重要性凸顯了其作為虛擬化 5G 核心網路營運基礎的作用。

預計在預測期內，專用網路領域將實現最高的複合年成長率。

在對安全、客製化連接日益成長的需求推動下，私有網路領域預計將在預測期內實現最高成長率。私有5G的普及使企業能夠最佳化工業自動化、物流和智慧園區的虛擬化框架。供應商正在將編配和安全模組整合到私人網路服務中，以增強網路彈性。中小企業和大型企業均受益於可擴展的解決方案，這些解決方案能夠滿足其獨特的營運需求。對工業4.0舉措的投資正在推動該領域的需求。私有網路的成長凸顯了重新定義虛擬化作為企業級5G創新驅動力的重要角色。

佔比最大的地區：

由於北美擁有成熟的電信基礎設施和強大的企業虛擬化應用，預計該地區將在預測期內保持最大的市場佔有率。美國和加拿大的營運商在投資人工智慧驅動的編配以管理5G部署方面處於主導。主要雲端服務供應商和電信廠商的存在進一步鞏固了該地區的領先地位。對混合雲和多重雲端管治日益成長的需求正在推動大型企業採用相關技術。廠商正在推出先進的編配和合規功能，以在競爭激烈的市場中脫穎而出。北美的領先地位體現了該地區將創新、法規和規模整合到虛擬化生態系統中的能力。

年複合成長率最高的地區：

預計亞太地區在預測期內將實現最高的複合年成長率，這主要得益於快速的都市化、不斷成長的行動網路普及率以及政府主導的數位化舉措。中國、印度和東南亞等國家正大力投資虛擬化服務，以支援5G部署和智慧城市生態系統的建置。當地產業正在採用經濟高效的框架來增強擴充性並滿足消費者需求。Start-Ups和區域供應商正在推出客製化解決方案，以加速不同市場的普及。政府推行的數位轉型和互聯互通計畫也在推動市場需求。

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區域細分
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北美洲
- 美國
- 加拿大
- 墨西哥
歐洲
- 德國
- 英國
- 義大利
- 法國
- 西班牙
- 其他歐洲
亞太地區
- 日本
- 中國
- 印度
- 澳洲
- 紐西蘭
- 韓國
- 亞太其他地區
南美洲
- 阿根廷
- 巴西
- 智利
- 其他南美國家
中東和非洲
- 沙烏地阿拉伯
- 阿拉伯聯合大公國
- 卡達
- 南非
- 其他中東和非洲地區

第11章重大進展

協議、夥伴關係、合作和合資企業
併購
新產品發布
業務拓展
其他關鍵策略

第12章：企業概況

Ericsson AB
Nokia Corporation
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
ZTE Corporation
Cisco Systems, Inc.
NEC Corporation
Mavenir Systems, Inc.
Affirmed Networks, Inc.（Microsoft）
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
VMware, Inc.
Intel Corporation
Juniper Networks, Inc.
Ribbon Communications, Inc.
Amdocs Ltd.

簡介目錄圖表

Product Code: SMRC33261

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global 5G Core Virtualization Market is accounted for $6.44 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $46.73 billion by 2032 growing at a CAGR of 32.7% during the forecast period. 5G Core Virtualization refers to the implementation of 5G core network functions using virtualization technologies such as Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) and cloud-native architectures. Instead of relying on dedicated hardware, core functions like session management, mobility management, and policy control run as software-based virtual network functions or containerized microservices on shared cloud infrastructure. This approach enables greater scalability, flexibility, and cost efficiency while supporting dynamic service creation, network slicing, and low-latency applications. 5G core virtualization also allows operators to rapidly deploy, upgrade, and manage network services across centralized and distributed cloud environments.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Rising demand for scalable network functions

Traditional hardware-centric cores cannot adapt quickly to fluctuating workloads, creating inefficiencies. Virtualized 5G cores allow elastic scaling, dynamic orchestration, and efficient distribution of resources. Providers are deploying AI-enabled automation to improve responsiveness and reduce latency. Demand for seamless connectivity across industries is accelerating uptake of virtualized architectures. The shift toward scalable network functions is transforming 5G cores into adaptive engines that underpin next-generation telecom services.

Restraint:

High initial virtualization deployment costs

Migrating legacy systems into cloud-native environments demands significant capital and specialized expertise. Smaller operators often hesitate due to uncertain returns and budget constraints. Integration across multi-vendor ecosystems adds complexity and prolongs deployment timelines. Vendors are offering phased migration strategies and modular frameworks to ease financial strain. Despite these efforts, high entry costs continue to slow widespread adoption, making affordability a critical determinant of market expansion.

Opportunity:

Expansion of edge computing services

Enterprises increasingly require distributed architectures to support latency-sensitive applications such as IoT, AR/VR, and autonomous systems. Virtualized cores integrate seamlessly with edge platforms, enabling real-time analytics and localized service delivery. Providers are leveraging containerized microservices to enhance agility and scalability. Rising investment in edge infrastructure is amplifying demand for virtualization frameworks. The convergence of edge computing and 5G core virtualization is redefining telecom networks as intelligent, distributed ecosystems.

Threat:

Security vulnerabilities in virtualized environments

Expanded digital footprints expose operators to cyberattacks, data breaches, and denial-of-service incidents. Enterprises must invest heavily in advanced security protocols to safeguard sensitive traffic. Smaller providers often lack the resources to maintain robust defenses compared to incumbents. Regulatory scrutiny around data privacy adds further complexity to deployment. Persistent vulnerabilities are reshaping industry priorities, making cybersecurity resilience a non-negotiable requirement for virtualization success.

Covid-19 Impact:

The pandemic accelerated demand for virtualized cores as remote work and digital services drove unprecedented traffic volumes. Supply chain disruptions slowed infrastructure rollouts, but operators prioritized investments in resilient networks. Virtualization enabled predictive monitoring, automated orchestration, and remote management during peak uncertainty. Enterprises relied on self-healing architectures to maintain service continuity. Vendors introduced AI-driven resilience features to strengthen operational stability. Covid-19 underscored virtualization as a strategic enabler of telecom reliability in crisis conditions.

The user plane function (UPF) segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The user plane function (UPF) segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period, driven by demand for efficient traffic routing and low-latency performance. UPF enables dynamic packet forwarding, quality-of-service management, and seamless integration with edge platforms. Operators are embedding UPF into 5G workflows to strengthen scalability and compliance. Rising demand for high-volume data processing is reinforcing adoption in this segment. Vendors are investing in advanced UPF frameworks to improve speed and reliability. The prominence of UPF highlights its role as the operational backbone of virtualized 5G core networks.

The private networks segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

Over the forecast period, the private networks segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate, supported by rising demand for secure and customized connectivity. Private 5G deployments allow enterprises to tailor virtualization frameworks for industrial automation, logistics, and smart campuses. Providers are integrating orchestration and security modules into private network offerings to strengthen resilience. SMEs and large enterprises benefit from scalable solutions aligned with unique operational needs. Investment in Industry 4.0 initiatives is reinforcing demand in this segment. The growth of private networks underscores their role in redefining virtualization as a driver of enterprise-specific 5G innovation.

Region with largest share:

During the forecast period, the North America region is expected to hold the largest market share by mature telecom infrastructure and strong enterprise adoption of virtualization. Operators in the United States and Canada are leading investments in AI-driven orchestration to manage 5G rollouts. The presence of major cloud providers and telecom vendors further strengthens regional dominance. Rising demand for hybrid and multi-cloud governance is reinforcing adoption across large enterprises. Vendors are deploying advanced orchestration and compliance features to differentiate offerings in competitive markets. North America's leadership reflects its ability to integrate innovation, regulation, and scale into virtualization ecosystems.

Region with highest CAGR:

Over the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR, fueled by rapid urbanization, expanding mobile penetration, and government-led digital initiatives. Countries such as China, India, and Southeast Asia are investing heavily in virtualization services to support 5G deployments and smart city ecosystems. Local operators are adopting cost-effective frameworks to strengthen scalability and meet consumer demand. Startups and regional vendors are deploying tailored solutions to accelerate adoption in diverse markets. Government programs promoting digital transformation and connectivity are reinforcing demand.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in 5G Core Virtualization Market include Ericsson AB, Nokia Corporation, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., ZTE Corporation, Cisco Systems, Inc., NEC Corporation, Mavenir Systems, Inc., Affirmed Networks, Inc. (Microsoft), Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company, VMware, Inc., Intel Corporation, Juniper Networks, Inc., Ribbon Communications, Inc. and Amdocs Ltd.

Key Developments:

In March 2024, Nokia and Ooredoo Group signed a multi-year agreement to deploy Nokia's 5G Core technology across several of Ooredoo's operations in the Middle East and North Africa region. The deal focused on modernizing Ooredoo's core networks with a cloud-native, containerized architecture to enhance service agility.

In February 2023, Huawei and du from the UAE announced a strategic partnership to launch the region's first 5G-Advanced (5.5G) end-to-end network trial, heavily utilizing a virtualized cloud-native core. This collaboration aimed to validate ultra-high bandwidth and native AI capabilities within a virtualized environment.

In July 2022, Ericsson completed the acquisition of Vonage for $6.2 billion to create a global platform for network API exposure, a critical monetization layer for 5G Core capabilities. This move allows developers to embed network functionality like quality-of-service into applications, leveraging the programmable 5G core network.

Components Covered:

Software
Services

Use Cases Covered:

Private Networks
Smart Cities
Industrial Automation
Media & Streaming
Other Use Cases

Virtualization Types Covered:

NFV
Containerization
Microservices
Hybrid Virtualization
Other Virtualization Types

Network Functions Covered:

Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF)
Session Management Function (SMF)
User Plane Function (UPF)
Policy Control Function (PCF)
Unified Data Management (UDM)
Network Slice Selection Function (NSSF)
Other Network Functions

End Users Covered:

Telecom Providers
Cloud Providers
Enterprises
Government
Other End Users

Regions Covered:

North America
- US
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- Germany
- UK
- Italy
- France
- Spain
- Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
- Japan
- China
- India
- Australia
- New Zealand
- South Korea
- Rest of Asia Pacific
South America
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Chile
- Rest of South America
Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Qatar
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:

Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
Covers Market data for the years 2024, 2025, 2026, 2028, and 2032
Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

Free Customization Offerings:

All the customers of this report will be entitled to receive one of the following free customization options:

Company Profiling
- Comprehensive profiling of additional market players (up to 3)
- SWOT Analysis of key players (up to 3)
Regional Segmentation
- Market estimations, Forecasts and CAGR of any prominent country as per the client's interest (Note: Depends on feasibility check)
Competitive Benchmarking
- Benchmarking of key players based on product portfolio, geographical presence, and strategic alliances

1 Executive Summary

2 Preface

2.1 Abstract
2.2 Stake Holders
2.3 Research Scope
2.4 Research Methodology
- 2.4.1 Data Mining
- 2.4.2 Data Analysis
- 2.4.3 Data Validation
- 2.4.4 Research Approach
2.5 Research Sources
- 2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
- 2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
- 2.5.3 Assumptions

3 Market Trend Analysis

3.1 Introduction
3.2 Drivers
3.3 Restraints
3.4 Opportunities
3.5 Threats
3.6 End User Analysis
3.7 Emerging Markets
3.8 Impact of Covid-19

4 Porters Five Force Analysis

4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
4.3 Threat of substitutes
4.4 Threat of new entrants
4.5 Competitive rivalry

5 Global 5G Core Virtualization Market, By Component

5.1 Introduction
5.2 Software
- 5.2.1 Virtual Core Functions
- 5.2.2 Orchestration & Automation
- 5.2.3 Analytics & AI
- 5.2.4 Security Solutions
5.3 Services
- 5.3.1 Consulting
- 5.3.2 Integration
- 5.3.3 Managed Services

6 Global 5G Core Virtualization Market, By Use Case

6.1 Introduction
6.2 Private Networks
6.3 Smart Cities
6.4 Industrial Automation
6.5 Media & Streaming
6.6 Other Use Cases

7 Global 5G Core Virtualization Market, By Virtualization Type

7.1 Introduction
7.2 NFV
7.3 Containerization
7.4 Microservices
7.5 Hybrid Virtualization
7.6 Other Virtualization Types

9 Global 5G Core Virtualization Market, By End User

9.1 Introduction
9.2 Telecom Providers
9.3 Cloud Providers
9.4 Enterprises
9.5 Government
9.6 Other End Users

10 Global 5G Core Virtualization Market, By Geography

10.1 Introduction
10.2 North America
- 10.2.1 US
- 10.2.2 Canada
- 10.2.3 Mexico
10.3 Europe
- 10.3.1 Germany
- 10.3.2 UK
- 10.3.3 Italy
- 10.3.4 France
- 10.3.5 Spain
- 10.3.6 Rest of Europe
10.4 Asia Pacific
- 10.4.1 Japan
- 10.4.2 China
- 10.4.3 India
- 10.4.4 Australia
- 10.4.5 New Zealand
- 10.4.6 South Korea
- 10.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
10.5 South America
- 10.5.1 Argentina
- 10.5.2 Brazil
- 10.5.3 Chile
- 10.5.4 Rest of South America
10.6 Middle East & Africa
- 10.6.1 Saudi Arabia
- 10.6.2 UAE
- 10.6.3 Qatar
- 10.6.4 South Africa
- 10.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa

11 Key Developments

11.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
11.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
11.3 New Product Launch
11.4 Expansions
11.5 Other Key Strategies

12 Company Profiling

12.1 Ericsson AB
12.2 Nokia Corporation
12.3 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
12.4 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
12.5 ZTE Corporation
12.6 Cisco Systems, Inc.
12.7 NEC Corporation
12.8 Mavenir Systems, Inc.
12.9 Affirmed Networks, Inc. (Microsoft)
12.10 Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
12.11 VMware, Inc.
12.12 Intel Corporation
12.13 Juniper Networks, Inc.
12.14 Ribbon Communications, Inc.
12.15 Amdocs Ltd.

簡介目錄圖表

List of Tables

Table 1 Global 5G Core Virtualization Market Outlook, By Region (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 2 Global 5G Core Virtualization Market Outlook, By Component (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 3 Global 5G Core Virtualization Market Outlook, By Software (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 4 Global 5G Core Virtualization Market Outlook, By Virtual Core Functions (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 5 Global 5G Core Virtualization Market Outlook, By Orchestration & Automation (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 6 Global 5G Core Virtualization Market Outlook, By Analytics & AI (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 7 Global 5G Core Virtualization Market Outlook, By Security Solutions (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 8 Global 5G Core Virtualization Market Outlook, By Services (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 9 Global 5G Core Virtualization Market Outlook, By Consulting (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 10 Global 5G Core Virtualization Market Outlook, By Integration (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 11 Global 5G Core Virtualization Market Outlook, By Managed Services (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 12 Global 5G Core Virtualization Market Outlook, By Use Case (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 13 Global 5G Core Virtualization Market Outlook, By Private Networks (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 14 Global 5G Core Virtualization Market Outlook, By Smart Cities (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 15 Global 5G Core Virtualization Market Outlook, By Industrial Automation (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 16 Global 5G Core Virtualization Market Outlook, By Media & Streaming (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 17 Global 5G Core Virtualization Market Outlook, By Other Use Cases (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 18 Global 5G Core Virtualization Market Outlook, By Virtualization Type (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 19 Global 5G Core Virtualization Market Outlook, By NFV (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 20 Global 5G Core Virtualization Market Outlook, By Containerization (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 21 Global 5G Core Virtualization Market Outlook, By Microservices (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 22 Global 5G Core Virtualization Market Outlook, By Hybrid Virtualization (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 23 Global 5G Core Virtualization Market Outlook, By Other Virtualization Types (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 24 Global 5G Core Virtualization Market Outlook, By Network Function (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 25 Global 5G Core Virtualization Market Outlook, By Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF) (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 26 Global 5G Core Virtualization Market Outlook, By Session Management Function (SMF) (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 27 Global 5G Core Virtualization Market Outlook, By User Plane Function (UPF) (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 28 Global 5G Core Virtualization Market Outlook, By Policy Control Function (PCF) (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 29 Global 5G Core Virtualization Market Outlook, By Unified Data Management (UDM) (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 30 Global 5G Core Virtualization Market Outlook, By Network Slice Selection Function (NSSF) (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 31 Global 5G Core Virtualization Market Outlook, By Other Network Functions (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 32 Global 5G Core Virtualization Market Outlook, By End User (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 33 Global 5G Core Virtualization Market Outlook, By Telecom Providers (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 34 Global 5G Core Virtualization Market Outlook, By Cloud Providers (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 35 Global 5G Core Virtualization Market Outlook, By Enterprises (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 36 Global 5G Core Virtualization Market Outlook, By Government (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 37 Global 5G Core Virtualization Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2024-2032) ($MN)