The market research services market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $116.02 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for predictive market intelligence, rising adoption of automation in research execution, expansion of real-time customer feedback systems, growing focus on personalization analytics, increasing integration of research with crm and marketing platforms. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of ai-driven consumer insights platforms, rising adoption of real-time data collection tools, growing integration of advanced analytics in research workflows, expansion of online and mobile survey methodologies, enhanced focus on behavioral and sentiment analysis.
The anticipated stable economic growth is set to drive the market research services market in the foreseeable future. Sustainable economic growth aims to fulfill human needs while preserving natural resources and the environment. Market research services play a crucial role in helping businesses discern market trends and consumer behavior, enabling informed decisions about their products and services. This adaptability to changing market conditions and staying competitive contributes to stable economic growth. For instance, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reports a 2.1 percent increase in real gross domestic product (GDP) in the second quarter of 2023 in the United States, highlighting the role of stable economic growth in propelling the market research services market.
Leading companies in the market research services sector are developing AI-driven real-time research platforms, such as Meta AI, to enhance user experiences. Meta AI is an assistant designed to interact with users conversationally and is available on WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram. For example, in September 2023, Meta Platforms Inc., a US-based technology company, launched Meta AI. The platform is powered by a custom model that utilizes Llama 2 technology and the latest large language model (LLM) research. During text-based conversations, Meta AI can access real-time information through its integration with Bing search and also includes a feature for generating images.
In July 2024, AlphaSense Inc., a US-based technology company, acquired Tegus Inc. for $930 million. Through this acquisition, AlphaSense aims to expand its market research and intelligence capabilities by integrating Tegus’s extensive expert research content and financial data into its platform, enhancing insights for business and financial professionals. Tegus Inc. is a US-based market research and expert insights provider that offers an end-to-end research platform combining expert interviews, company filings, and comprehensive financial data to help investors and corporate researchers quickly access critical market insights.
Major companies operating in the market research services market include Nielsen Holdings Inc., IQVIA Holdings Inc., Gartner, Kantar Group, Ipsos Group S.A., GfK SE, Information Resources, Inc., Dynata, INTAGE Holdings Inc., Westat Inc., Global Vox Populi, RNB Research, Market Xcel Data Matrix Private Limited, Majestic MRSS, Hub of China, SIS International Research, Escalent (formerly Morpace), CIPMR, Adept Research, Tiny CX Freeform, Populix, Dataspring, Inkwood Research, Consumer Behavior Research Co., Ltd (CBR), Euromonitor International, IFF Research, Pharma Intelligence, Mintel, Dunnhumby, AMR Advanced Market Research GmbH, Wood Mackenzie, VCIOM (Russian Public Opinion Research Center), Business Analytica, Ateliar Market Research, Inquiry Market research, MAP Marketing Research, MAGRAM Market Research, Prodege LLC, The NPD Group, Inc., Forrester Research, ORC International Inc., Proactive Worldwide, Comscore, Stitch Marketing Research, Bauman Research & Consulting, LLC, Criba Research SA, Fine Research, AG3 Consulting, OnTarget, Arellano, Datum Internacional S.A., StatMark Group S.A., Brazil Market research, Ad hoc research, Al bar research, Inverita research, Eksen Research, C&O Marketing, Insight Scouts Research & Consultancy, Research & Consulting House (REACH), 4sight, Amass Market Research, Synergy Marketing and Consulting, Brandman Research, Geocartography Knowledge Group, ERA Research & Consultancy, Research Konnection, IVC Research Center, Omnibus, Sixth factor, Nagy Research MEACRO, Acnielsen Marketing & Media (Pty) Ltd., NOI Polls Limited, George, Klein and Associates (GK&A), BMI Research (Pty) LTD, Plus 94 Research, African Response, Ley Hausen.
North America was the largest region in the market research services market in 2025. Western Europe was the second largest region in the market research services market. The regions covered in the market research services market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the market research services market report are China, India, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.
The market research services market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as primary research, secondary research, qualitative and quantitative research, branding research, and customer research. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
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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Executive Summary
Market Research Services Market Global Report 2026 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses market research services 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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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for market research services? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The market research services market global report answers all these questions and many more.The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
- The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
- The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
- The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
- The total addressable market (TAM) analysis section defines and estimates the market potential compares it with the current market size, and provides strategic insights and growth opportunities based on this evaluation.
- The market attractiveness scoring section evaluates the market based on a quantitative scoring framework that considers growth potential, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and risk profile. It also provides interpretive insights and strategic implications for decision-makers.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
- Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.
Report Scope
Markets Covered:
1) By Type: Marketing Research and Analysis Services; Public Opinion and Election Polling2) By Research Methodology: Qualitative Research; Quantitative Research; Hybrid / Mixed-Method Research
3) By End Use Industry: FMCG; Media; Healthcare & Life Science; Professional Services; Others End Use Industries
Subsegments:
1) By Marketing Research and Analysis Services: Consumer Research and Behavior Analysis; Brand Perception and Awareness Studies; Product Testing and Development Research2) By Public Opinion and Election Polling: Political Polling and Survey Services; Public Opinion Studies on Social Issues; Election Forecast Modeling and Analysis
Companies Mentioned: Nielsen Holdings Inc.; IQVIA Holdings Inc.; Gartner; Kantar Group; Ipsos Group S.a.; GfK SE; Information Resources, Inc.; Dynata; INTAGE Holdings Inc.; Westat Inc.; Global Vox Populi; RNB Research; Market Xcel Data Matrix Private Limited; Majestic MRSS; Hub of China; SIS International Research; Escalent (formerly Morpace); CIPMR; Adept Research; Tiny CX Freeform; Populix; Dataspring; Inkwood Research; Consumer Behavior Research Co., Ltd (CBR); Euromonitor International; IFF Research; Pharma Intelligence; Mintel; Dunnhumby; AMR Advanced Market Research GmbH; Wood Mackenzie; VCIOM (Russian Public Opinion Research Center); Business Analytica; Ateliar Market Research; Inquiry Market research; MAP Marketing Research; MAGRAM Market Research; Prodege LLC; the NPD Group, Inc.; Forrester Research; ORC International Inc.; Proactive Worldwide; Comscore; Stitch Marketing Research; Bauman Research & Consulting, LLC; Criba Research SA; Fine Research; AG3 Consulting; OnTarget; Arellano; Datum Internacional S.a.; StatMark Group S.a.; Brazil Market research; Ad hoc research; Al bar research; Inverita research; Eksen Research; C&O Marketing; Insight Scouts Research & Consultancy; Research & Consulting House (REACH); 4sight; Amass Market Research; Synergy Marketing and Consulting; Brandman Research; ERA Research & Consultancy; Research Konnection; IVC Research Center; Omnibus; Sixth factor; Nagy Research MEACRO; Acnielsen Marketing & Media (Pty) Ltd.; NOI Polls Limited; Klein and Associates (GK&a); BMI Research (Pty) LTD; Plus 94 Research; African Response; Ley Hausen.
Countries: China; India; Japan; Australia; Indonesia; South Korea; Bangladesh; Thailand; Vietnam; Malaysia; Singapore; Philippines; Hong Kong; Taiwan; New Zealand; UK; Germany; France; Italy; Spain; Austria; Belgium; Denmark; Finland; Ireland; Netherlands; Norway; Portugal; Sweden; Switzerland; Russia; Czech Republic; Poland; Romania; Ukraine; USA; Canada; Mexico; Brazil; Chile; Argentina; Colombia; Peru; Saudi Arabia; Israel; Iran; Turkey; UAE; Egypt; Nigeria; South Africa.
Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
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Companies Mentioned
The companies featured in this Market Research Services market report include:- Nielsen Holdings Inc.
- IQVIA Holdings Inc.
- Gartner
- Kantar Group
- Ipsos Group S.A.
- GfK SE
- Information Resources, Inc.
- Dynata
- INTAGE Holdings Inc.
- Westat Inc.
- Global Vox Populi
- RNB Research
- Market Xcel Data Matrix Private Limited
- Majestic MRSS
- Hub of China
- SIS International Research
- Escalent (formerly Morpace)
- CIPMR
- Adept Research
- Tiny CX Freeform
- Populix
- Dataspring
- Inkwood Research
- Consumer Behavior Research Co., Ltd (CBR)
- Euromonitor International
- IFF Research
- Pharma Intelligence
- Mintel
- Dunnhumby
- AMR Advanced Market Research GmbH
- Wood Mackenzie
- VCIOM (Russian Public Opinion Research Center)
- Business Analytica
- Ateliar Market Research
- Inquiry Market research
- MAP Marketing Research
- MAGRAM Market Research
- Prodege LLC
- The NPD Group, Inc.
- Forrester Research
- ORC International Inc.
- Proactive Worldwide
- Comscore
- Stitch Marketing Research
- Bauman Research & Consulting, LLC
- Criba Research SA
- Fine Research
- AG3 Consulting
- OnTarget
- Arellano
- Datum Internacional S.A.
- StatMark Group S.A.
- Brazil Market research
- Ad hoc research
- Al bar research
- Inverita research
- Eksen Research
- C&O Marketing
- Insight Scouts Research & Consultancy
- Research & Consulting House (REACH)
- 4sight
- Amass Market Research
- Synergy Marketing and Consulting
- Brandman Research
- ERA Research & Consultancy
- Research Konnection
- IVC Research Center
- Omnibus
- Sixth factor
- Nagy Research MEACRO
- Acnielsen Marketing & Media (Pty) Ltd.
- NOI Polls Limited
- Klein and Associates (GK&A)
- BMI Research (Pty) LTD
- Plus 94 Research
- African Response
- Ley Hausen.
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 250 |
| Published | January 2026 |
| Forecast Period | 2026 - 2030 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 96.77 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 116.02 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 4.6% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 78 |


