PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1674311
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1674311
Audio equipment refers to devices utilized for recording, reproducing, and processing sound, while video equipment involves electronic devices capable of broadcasting or receiving electromagnetic waves to represent both sound and image. These audio and video equipment are applied in various settings, including home entertainment, musical instrument amplification, motor vehicles, and public address systems.
The primary types of audio and video equipment are categorized into audio equipment and video equipment. Audio equipment encompasses devices responsible for reproducing, recording, or processing sound. Examples of audio equipment include microphones, radio receivers, AV receivers, CD players, tape recorders, amplifiers, mixing consoles, effects units, headphones, and speakers. These devices can be operated through online and offline modes, and various sales channels, including OEM and aftermarket, cater to both B2B and B2C end users.
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The audio and video equipment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $308.39 billion in 2024 to $323.9 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to broadcasting industry growth, globalization of media, adoption of color television, home recording studios, mobile devices integration.
The audio and video equipment market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $378.07 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing smart homes integration, podcasting and audio content, video conferencing demand, rise of short-form videos, e-sports industry growth. Major trends in the forecast period include 5G connectivity, smart and connected devices, home entertainment systems, ai and machine learning integration, wireless audio solutions, compact and portable devices.
The audio and video equipment market is poised for growth during the forecast period, driven by a rapid increase in internet penetration facilitated by enhanced public and private investments. Both public and private sectors are investing to improve internet connectivity, contributing to the proliferation of internet usage. This growth is further fueled by the widespread integration of the internet into audio and video equipment, enhancing customer experiences. The surge in internet users is also attributed to the greater accessibility of affordable smartphones. For example, as of September 2023, an estimated 93.79% of the United States population, approximately 311.3 million individuals, is currently using the internet, according to Broadband Search. Thus, the escalating internet penetration acts as a key driver for the audio and video equipment market.
The audio and video equipment market is expected to experience significant growth due to the increasing demand for hardware devices, particularly Bluetooth devices. These devices, utilizing Bluetooth technology, facilitate wireless connections and communication over short distances. The seamless integration of Bluetooth devices with audio and video equipment offers various advantages, revolutionizing the consumer experience with multimedia content. Global projections from April 2023, as reported by Bluetooth SIG Inc., indicate that Bluetooth device shipments are expected to reach 7.6 billion units by 2027. This rising demand for hardware, especially Bluetooth devices, is a substantial driver for the audio and video equipment market.
The audio and video equipment market is witnessing a growing demand for curved TVs driven by consumer preferences for an enhanced viewing experience. The curved screen design offers immersive viewing, allowing the viewer to fill a larger field of view and providing a wider viewing angle. LG, a South Korea-based electronics company, introduced the OLED Flex TV LX3 in September 2022, featuring a bendable display that can be used both as a flat and curved panel. The flexibility of the screen offers a maximum curvature of up to 900R, catering to various viewing preferences, whether for regular viewing or as a computer monitor.
Major companies in the audio and video equipment sector are introducing innovative systems. An example is the Apple Vision Pro, the first 3D camera launched by Apple in June 2023. This groundbreaking camera allows users to capture spatial photos and videos in 3D with immersive spatial audio, providing a unique and enhanced visual experience. The Apple Vision Pro features two ultra-high-resolution displays with 23 million pixels across two screens and custom Apple silicon in a dual-chip design, ensuring a real-time, immersive experience for users.
Major companies operating in the audio and video equipment market include Kenwood Corporation, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Sony Corporation, Panasonic Corporation, LG Electronics Inc., JBL Incorporated, Pioneer Corporation, TEAC Corporation, Harman International Industries Inc., Yamaha Corporation, Bose Corporation, Sennheiser Electronic GmbH & Co. KG, Onkyo Corporation, Shure Incorporated, Bowers & Wilkins Ltd., AKG Acoustics GmbH, Peavey Electronics Corporation, Alpine Electronics Inc., Allen & Heath Limited, Klipsch Group Inc., McIntosh Laboratory Inc., Paradigm Electronics Inc., Naim Audio Ltd., Behringer GmbH & Co. KG, Audio-Technica Corporation, Krell Industries Inc., MartinLogan Ltd., Polk Audio Inc., Bryston Ltd.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the audio and video equipment market in 2024. North America was the second largest region in the audio and video equipment market. The regions covered in the audio and video equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the audio and video equipment market report are Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, France, Germany, UK, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.
The audio and video equipment market consists of sales of loudspeakers and sound bars, microphones, amplifiers and mixers, music players, televisions, video players, video cameras, and other audio and video equipment. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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This report focuses on audio and video equipment market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.