Asia-Pacific and European satellite transponder companies have dominated the market, cornering a share of about 53.3 percent in 2008, driven by widespread penetration of HDTV and interactive television in consumer homes, according to a July 1 report by Global Industry Analysts.
    The report, “Satellite Transponders: A Global Strategic Business Report,” predicts that future opportunities will stem from developing regions including the Asia-Pacific and Middle East/Africa markets, which Global Industry Analysts projects to surge at compound annual growth rates in excess of 5 percent over the period 2011 through 2015.
    “In Asia-Pacific, demand for satellite transponders for reserve purposes is projected to reach 358 units by the year 2012. In Middle East/Africa, demand for satellite transponders in trunking applications is projected to climb at the fastest rate and reach 431 units by the year 2015. Europe represents the largest market for satellite transponders in the networking application, accounting for 48.5 percent of the global market as estimated in 2008,” Global Industry Analysts said in the report.
    Despite being threatened by advancements in compression technology, the report predicts satellite transponders sales in the international broadcasting application market will rise by 442 units between 2008 and 2012.