Audio and video market seen growing 7.7% annually to 2030

The global audio and video market is projected to rise from $8.98 billion in 2025 to $13 billion by 2030, according to The Business Research Company. The forecast points to streaming demand, edge-based media processing and ultra-HD platforms as key growth drivers, with Asia-Pacific leading the market.

Why it matters: - The audio and video market sits at the center of streaming, consumer electronics and digital media delivery. - Growth in this market signals continued demand for higher-quality video, faster processing and more power-efficient chips across devices and platforms.

What happened: - The Business Research Company projected the global audio or video market will grow at a 7.7% CAGR during the forecast period and reach $13 billion by 2030. - The market is expected to rise from $8.98 billion in 2025 to $9.65 billion in 2026, reflecting 7.5% annual growth in the historical period cited in the report. - Asia-Pacific held the largest market share in 2025 and is forecast to be the fastest-growing region through the forecast period.

The details: - The report links historical growth to wider adoption of consumer electronics, improvements in HD television and display technologies, and the spread of smartphones and tablets. - Home entertainment demand and changes in digital broadcasting standards also supported market expansion. - The forecast assumes stronger demand for high-bandwidth media consumption, edge-based media processing, wearable A/V devices and ultra-high-definition streaming platforms. - The report also points to rising demand for energy-efficient AV semiconductor solutions. - Emerging product trends include ultra-low-power audio-video processing chips, better high-definition and 8K video signals, multi-channel spatial audio rendering, real-time video compression with low-latency streaming and smaller A/V semiconductor components. - A/V technology includes semiconductor components and integrated circuits used to process, transmit and manage audio and visual signals in consumer electronics, computing devices, communication systems and professional A/V equipment. - The report says those components improve sound reproduction, video rendering, signal conversion and synchronization. - The research covers Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East and Africa. - The report package includes market attractiveness scoring, TAM analysis, company scoring matrix graphics and tables, Excel dashboards, market hotspots infographics, key technologies and future trends, and updated graphics and tables. - Download a free sample of the report - View the full audio or video market report

Between the lines: - Streaming growth is the clearest demand signal in the release, with Nielsen data showing U.S. viewers streamed the equivalent of 21 million years of video in 2023, up from 17 million years in 2022. - The shift toward edge processing and low-power semiconductors suggests the market is moving beyond content consumption toward the infrastructure needed to deliver richer media on more devices. - Asia-Pacific’s lead points to the continued importance of fast-growing consumer electronics markets and regional streaming adoption.

What's next: - The market is expected to keep expanding through 2030 as streaming, ultra-HD video and wearable A/V devices increase hardware and component demand. - The Business Research Company is positioning the 2026 version of its market report with updated analytics and graphics for buyers tracking the sector. - Contact details and social links were provided for the firm’s sales and marketing outreach.