Brand Licensing Market, By Type (Apparels, Toys, Home Decoration, Others), By Application (Entertainment, Corporate Trademarks, Fashion, Sports, Others), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and Africa)

Brand Licensing Market, By Type (Apparels, Toys, Home Decoration, Others), By Application (Entertainment, Corporate Trademarks, Fashion, Sports, Others), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and Africa)


The global brand licensing market has witnessed significant growth in the past few years due to the rise in brand promotions and awareness through licensing agreements between brand owners and licensees. Brand licensing involves leveraging a brand name, character or intellectual property and associating it with complementary products and services developed and marketed by another entity known as a licensee. This allows brand owners to expand their reach and market penetration while earning royalty fees from licensees. Rapid growth of branded merchandise, increasing consumption of entertainment & media properties, and strong demand from apparel & fashion industries have been driving the brand licensing business globally. However, factors such as complex licensing agreements and risk of brand dilution pose challenges for smooth operations in this market.

Market Dynamics:

The global brand licensing market is driven by the growing prominence of co-branding and celebrity endorsements, rapid expansion of merchandising culture, and rising spending on promotional and branded products across industries. However, the market experiences certain restrains due to complex licensing agreements involving multiple stakeholders, risk of brand dilution associated with improper product development or marketing by licensees. The market sees lucrative opportunities stemming from rising penetration of e-commerce and growth of Asian markets. Key players are investing in developing innovative licensing models and focusing on emerging consumer segments to capitalize on these opportunities.

Key features of the study:
  • This report provides in-depth analysis of the global brand licensing market, and provides market size (US$ Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2024–2031), considering 2023 as the base year.
  • It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market.
  • This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players.
  • It profiles key players in the global brand licensing market based on the following parameters – company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies.
  • Key companies covered as a part of this study include The Walt Disney Company, Meredith Corporation, PVH Corp., Iconix Brand Group, Authentic Brands Group, Universal Brand Development, Nickelodeon (ViacomCBS), Major League Baseball, Learfield IMG College, and Sanrio.
  • Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics.
  • The global brand licensing market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts.
  • Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global brand licensing market.
Market Segmentation
  • Type Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2019 - 2031)
  • Apparels
  • Toys
  • Home Decoration
  • Others
  • Application Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2019 - 2031)
  • Entertainment
  • Corporate Trademarks
  • Fashion
  • Sports
  • Others
  • Regional Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2019 - 2031)
  • North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • U.K.
  • Spain
  • France
  • Italy
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • ASEAN
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • Middle East
  • GCC Countries
  • Israel
  • Rest of Middle East
  • Africa
  • South Africa
  • North Africa
  • Central Africa
  • Key Players Insights
  • The Walt Disney Company
  • Meredith Corporation
  • PVH Corp.
  • Iconix Brand Group
  • Authentic Brands Group
  • Universal Brand Development
  • Nickelodeon (ViacomCBS)
  • Major League Baseball
  • Learfield IMG College
  • Sanrio


1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations
2. Market Purview
Report Description
Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
Brand Licensing Market, By Type
Brand Licensing Market, By Application
Brand Licensing Market, By Region
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, And Trends Analysis
Market Dynamics
Impact Analysis
Key Highlights
Regulatory Scenario
Product Launches/Approvals
PEST Analysis
PORTER’s Analysis
Merger and Acquisition Scenario
Industry Trends
4. Brand Licensing Market, By Type, 2024-2031, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2024 and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2019 - 2031
Segment Trends
Apparels
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Toys
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Home Decoration
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Others
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
5. Brand Licensing Market, By Application, 2024-2031, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2024 and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2019 - 2031
Segment Trends
Entertainment
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Corporate Trademarks
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Fashion
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Sports
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Others
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
6. Brand Licensing Market, By Region, 2024 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share (%) Analysis, 2024,2027 & 2031, Value (USD Bn)
Market Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
Regional Trends
North America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
U.S.
Canada
Latin America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Europe
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
Germany
U.K.
Spain
France
Italy
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
ASEAN
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
GCC Countries
Israel
Rest of Middle East
Africa
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
South Africa
North Africa
Central Africa
7. Competitive Landscape
The Walt Disney Company
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Meredith Corporation
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
PVH Corp.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Iconix Brand Group
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Authentic Brands Group
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Universal Brand Development
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Nickelodeon (ViacomCBS)
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Major League Baseball
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Learfield IMG College
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Sanrio
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
8. Analyst Recommendations
Wheel of Fortune
Analyst View
Coherent Opportunity Map
9. References and Research Methodology
References
Research Methodology
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