Earphones & Headphones Market by Product (In-Ear, Over-Ear), Technology (Wired, Wireless), Price, Application, Distribution Channel - Global Forecast 2024-2030
The Earphones & Headphones Market size was estimated at USD 46.65 billion in 2023 and expected to reach USD 51.46 billion in 2024, at a CAGR 10.54% to reach USD 94.11 billion by 2030.
Earphones & headphones refer to personal audio devices that facilitate the listening experience for various consumer electronics devices such as smartphones, tablets, computers, gaming consoles, and media players. The primary applications of earphones & headphones include music and entertainment, communication through voice calls or video conferencing, gaming experiences, fitness tracking during workout sessions, and professional use in recording studios or broadcasting stations. The increasing adoption of smartphones globally has propelled demand for compatible audio accessories. In addition, innovations such as Bluetooth connectivity have enabled seamless integration between earphones or headphones and multiple devices. However, the presence of counterfeit products has resulted in a loss of trust among consumers, which poses a challenge to legitimate brands. Environmental concerns related to electronic waste generated by disposable earphones or short-life batteries in wireless products might lead to reduced adoption of earphones and headphones among environment-conscious consumers. Manufacturers must invest in eco-friendly materials for the production of earphones/headphones to tackle challenges related to sustainability concerns regarding headphones and earphones. Furthermore, technological advancements and the integration of AI and ML technologies in wireless headphones can propel the growth and utilization of headphones & earphones.
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- 1. Preface
- 1.1. Objectives of the Study
- 1.2. Market Segmentation & Coverage
- 1.3. Years Considered for the Study
- 1.4. Currency & Pricing
- 1.5. Language
- 1.6. Stakeholders
- 2. Research Methodology
- 2.1. Define: Research Objective
- 2.2. Determine: Research Design
- 2.3. Prepare: Research Instrument
- 2.4. Collect: Data Source
- 2.5. Analyze: Data Interpretation
- 2.6. Formulate: Data Verification
- 2.7. Publish: Research Report
- 2.8. Repeat: Report Update
- 3. Executive Summary
- 4. Market Overview
- 5. Market Insights
- 5.1. Market Dynamics
- 5.1.1. Drivers
- 5.1.1.1. Rise in the number of smartphone users and tech-savvy consumers
- 5.1.1.2. Increasing demand from fitness enthusiasts and sports models
- 5.1.1.3. Growing availability of earphones & headphones on eCommerce platforms
- 5.1.2. Restraints
- 5.1.2.1. High cost of wireless headphones and earphones
- 5.1.3. Opportunities
- 5.1.3.1. Transition of smart wireless headphones into wearables
- 5.1.3.2. Innovation in audio technology and headphone manufacturing
- 5.1.4. Challenges
- 5.1.4.1. Health concerns associated with the use of earphones & headphones and availability of counterfeit products
- 5.2. Market Segmentation Analysis
- 5.2.1. Product: Growing preference for in-ear earphones due to ease and portability
- 5.2.2. Technology: Inclination toward adoption of wireless earphones and headphones due to advancements in Bluetooth technology
- 5.2.3. Price: Growing demand for earphones and headphones with prices above USD 200 for immersive gaming experience
- 5.2.4. Application: Expanding demand for high-quality, immersive audio for virtual reality (VR) application and platforms
- 5.2.5. Distribution: Availability of premium earphone and headphone products and accessories through
- 5.3. Market Trend Analysis
- 5.3.1. Higher internet adoption and wider spending on premium tech-based headphones and earphones in the Americas
- 5.3.2. Expansion activities and well-established standards for earphones & headphones in the APAC region
- 5.3.3. Technological breakthroughs and upsurging trade of earphones & headphones in the EMEA region
- 5.4. Cumulative Impact of High Inflation
- 5.5. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- 5.5.1. Threat of New Entrants
- 5.5.2. Threat of Substitutes
- 5.5.3. Bargaining Power of Customers
- 5.5.4. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 5.5.5. Industry Rivalry
- 5.6. Value Chain & Critical Path Analysis
- 5.7. Regulatory Framework Analysis
- 6. Earphones & Headphones Market, by Product
- 6.1. Introduction
- 6.2. In-Ear
- 6.3. Over-Ear
- 7. Earphones & Headphones Market, by Technology
- 7.1. Introduction
- 7.2. Wired
- 7.3. Wireless
- 8. Earphones & Headphones Market, by Price
- 8.1. Introduction
- 8.2. Above USD 200
- 8.3. Between USD 100 to 200 USD
- 8.4. Between USD 50 to 100 USD
- 8.5. Less than USD 50
- 9. Earphones & Headphones Market, by Application
- 9.1. Introduction
- 9.2. Fitness or Sports
- 9.3. Gaming
- 9.4. Music & Entertainment
- 9.5. Virtual Reality
- 10. Earphones & Headphones Market, by Distribution Channel
- 10.1. Introduction
- 10.2. Offline
- 10.3. Online
- 11. Americas Earphones & Headphones Market
- 11.1. Introduction
- 11.2. Argentina
- 11.3. Brazil
- 11.4. Canada
- 11.5. Mexico
- 11.6. United States
- 12. Asia-Pacific Earphones & Headphones Market
- 12.1. Introduction
- 12.2. Australia
- 12.3. China
- 12.4. India
- 12.5. Indonesia
- 12.6. Japan
- 12.7. Malaysia
- 12.8. Philippines
- 12.9. Singapore
- 12.10. South Korea
- 12.11. Taiwan
- 12.12. Thailand
- 12.13. Vietnam
- 13. Europe, Middle East & Africa Earphones & Headphones Market
- 13.1. Introduction
- 13.2. Denmark
- 13.3. Egypt
- 13.4. Finland
- 13.5. France
- 13.6. Germany
- 13.7. Israel
- 13.8. Italy
- 13.9. Netherlands
- 13.10. Nigeria
- 13.11. Norway
- 13.12. Poland
- 13.13. Qatar
- 13.14. Russia
- 13.15. Saudi Arabia
- 13.16. South Africa
- 13.17. Spain
- 13.18. Sweden
- 13.19. Switzerland
- 13.20. Turkey
- 13.21. United Arab Emirates
- 13.22. United Kingdom
- 14. Competitive Landscape
- 14.1. Market Share Analysis, 2023
- 14.2. FPNV Positioning Matrix, 2023
- 14.3. Competitive Scenario Analysis
- 14.3.1. Sony to acquire gaming headphone maker Audeze
- 14.3.2. boAt Has Introduced New ANC Headphones at Under Rs 3,000
- 14.3.3. boAt Rockerz 551ANC Wireless Headphones Launched with 35dB ANC, up to 100 hr Playtime
- 14.3.4. Jabra Launched New Audio Products for Hybrid Work Professionals
- 14.3.5. Burton X Skullcandy Teamed Up For A Collab Headphone
- 14.3.6. Denon Acquired Nura
- 14.3.7. JBL launched Tour One M2 Headphones
- 14.3.8. Zound Industries Acquired Marshall
- 14.3.9. Apple supplier Foxconn to invest USD 200M in India to build AirPods factory
- 14.3.10. Campfire Audio reimagines its eye-catching Andromeda and Solaris in-ear headphones
- 14.3.11. PSB Speakers, Sonical and MQA Announced Partnership to Create Next-Generation Headphones
- 14.3.12. HIFIMAN Introduced New Closed-Back Headphones For Studio and Audiophile Use
- 14.3.13. Noise Buds X with ANC and 35 hours battery launched in India, price set under Rs 1,999
- 14.3.14. OnePlus Releases the OnePlus 11 5G, and the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 in China
- 14.3.15. Audio-Technica launched ATH-M50xBT2 wireless over-ear headphones
- 14.3.16. Noise IntelliBuds TWS Earbuds Launched In Partnership With Bragi
- 14.3.17. After iPhones, Apple to Shift Production of AirPods, Beats headphones to India
- 14.3.18. Sennheiser is Now Owned by Sonova
- 15. Competitive Portfolio
- 15.1. Key Company Profiles
- 15.2. Key Product Portfolio
- FIGURE 1. EARPHONES & HEADPHONES MARKET RESEARCH PROCESS
- FIGURE 2. EARPHONES & HEADPHONES MARKET SIZE, 2023 VS 2030
- FIGURE 3. GLOBAL EARPHONES & HEADPHONES MARKET SIZE, 2018-2030 (USD MILLION)
- FIGURE 4. GLOBAL EARPHONES & HEADPHONES MARKET SIZE, BY REGION, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
- FIGURE 5. GLOBAL EARPHONES & HEADPHONES MARKET SIZE, BY REGION, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
- FIGURE 6. EARPHONES & HEADPHONES MARKET DYNAMICS
- FIGURE 7. GLOBAL EARPHONES & HEADPHONES MARKET SIZE, BY PRODUCT, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
- FIGURE 8. GLOBAL EARPHONES & HEADPHONES MARKET SIZE, BY PRODUCT, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
- FIGURE 9. GLOBAL EARPHONES & HEADPHONES MARKET SIZE, BY TECHNOLOGY, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
- FIGURE 10. GLOBAL EARPHONES & HEADPHONES MARKET SIZE, BY TECHNOLOGY, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
- FIGURE 11. GLOBAL EARPHONES & HEADPHONES MARKET SIZE, BY PRICE, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
- FIGURE 12. GLOBAL EARPHONES & HEADPHONES MARKET SIZE, BY PRICE, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
- FIGURE 13. GLOBAL EARPHONES & HEADPHONES MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
- FIGURE 14. GLOBAL EARPHONES & HEADPHONES MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
- FIGURE 15. GLOBAL EARPHONES & HEADPHONES MARKET SIZE, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
- FIGURE 16. GLOBAL EARPHONES & HEADPHONES MARKET SIZE, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
- FIGURE 17. AMERICAS EARPHONES & HEADPHONES MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
- FIGURE 18. AMERICAS EARPHONES & HEADPHONES MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
- FIGURE 19. UNITED STATES EARPHONES & HEADPHONES MARKET SIZE, BY STATE, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
- FIGURE 20. UNITED STATES EARPHONES & HEADPHONES MARKET SIZE, BY STATE, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
- FIGURE 21. ASIA-PACIFIC EARPHONES & HEADPHONES MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
- FIGURE 22. ASIA-PACIFIC EARPHONES & HEADPHONES MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
- FIGURE 23. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA EARPHONES & HEADPHONES MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
- FIGURE 24. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA EARPHONES & HEADPHONES MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
- FIGURE 25. EARPHONES & HEADPHONES MARKET SHARE, BY KEY PLAYER, 2023
- FIGURE 26. EARPHONES & HEADPHONES MARKET, FPNV POSITIONING MATRIX, 2023
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