The Latin America, Middle East and Africa Audio Codec Market is expected to witness market growth of 7.8% CAGR during the forecast period (2025-2032).
The Brazil market dominated the LAMEA Audio Codec Market by country in 2024, and is expected to continue to be a dominant market till 2032; thereby, achieving a market value of USD 191.1 million by 2032. The Argentina market is showcasing a CAGR of 8.3% during 2025-2032. Additionally, the UAE market would register a CAGR of 6.8% during 2025-2032. The Brazil and UAE led the LAMEA Audio Codec Market by Country with a market share of 20.8% and 15% in 2024.
The LAMEA audio codec market, which includes Brazil, Argentina, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and Nigeria, is changing all the time as more people use mobile devices, digital infrastructure grows, and the need for efficient audio solutions grows. The market used to depend on simple codecs like SBC and AAC-LC, but now it is moving toward Bluetooth LE Audio and the LC3 codec for better sound quality, lower latency, and less energy use. Brazil and South Africa are moving to DAB+ with HE-AAC v2 for better public broadcasting. The UAE's Smart City programs promote LE Audio in public and assistive systems. Chipmakers like Infineon and Silicon Labs have introduced affordable LE Audio-enabled chipsets. This means that even in markets where cost is a concern, advanced features like multi-stream audio and Auracast™ are now available. Furthermore, according to the International Trade Administration (ITA), the total number of connected devices in Brazil could reach 27.1 billion by 2025. The rising adoption of IoT devices in the LAMEA region is another big reason for the growth of the audio codec.
In addition, as per the ITA, by the end of 2023, around 16 million 5G smartphones were operation in the UAE. The high penetration of the smartphones in UAE is driving the growth of the audio codecs in the region. Moreover, some of the most important trends are the use of LE Audio in public places like airports in the UAE, transportation systems in Brazil, and hospitals in South Africa to stream audio in sync. Digital broadcasting is growing in Latin America and Africa, and HE-AAC v2 is replacing analog systems to make content clearer and available in more than one language. An increasing number of IoT devices, like telehealth monitors and educational tools, are using chipsets that can handle LC3. This is especially true in areas that lack access to technology, like rural Nigeria and Argentina. Open standards, OTA firmware updates, and cost-effective deployment shape the market more than proprietary technologies do. Companies focus on scalability, accessibility, and real-world integration to meet the needs of different regions.
The Brazil market dominated the LAMEA Audio Codec Market by country in 2024, and is expected to continue to be a dominant market till 2032; thereby, achieving a market value of USD 191.1 million by 2032. The Argentina market is showcasing a CAGR of 8.3% during 2025-2032. Additionally, the UAE market would register a CAGR of 6.8% during 2025-2032. The Brazil and UAE led the LAMEA Audio Codec Market by Country with a market share of 20.8% and 15% in 2024.
The LAMEA audio codec market, which includes Brazil, Argentina, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and Nigeria, is changing all the time as more people use mobile devices, digital infrastructure grows, and the need for efficient audio solutions grows. The market used to depend on simple codecs like SBC and AAC-LC, but now it is moving toward Bluetooth LE Audio and the LC3 codec for better sound quality, lower latency, and less energy use. Brazil and South Africa are moving to DAB+ with HE-AAC v2 for better public broadcasting. The UAE's Smart City programs promote LE Audio in public and assistive systems. Chipmakers like Infineon and Silicon Labs have introduced affordable LE Audio-enabled chipsets. This means that even in markets where cost is a concern, advanced features like multi-stream audio and Auracast™ are now available. Furthermore, according to the International Trade Administration (ITA), the total number of connected devices in Brazil could reach 27.1 billion by 2025. The rising adoption of IoT devices in the LAMEA region is another big reason for the growth of the audio codec.
In addition, as per the ITA, by the end of 2023, around 16 million 5G smartphones were operation in the UAE. The high penetration of the smartphones in UAE is driving the growth of the audio codecs in the region. Moreover, some of the most important trends are the use of LE Audio in public places like airports in the UAE, transportation systems in Brazil, and hospitals in South Africa to stream audio in sync. Digital broadcasting is growing in Latin America and Africa, and HE-AAC v2 is replacing analog systems to make content clearer and available in more than one language. An increasing number of IoT devices, like telehealth monitors and educational tools, are using chipsets that can handle LC3. This is especially true in areas that lack access to technology, like rural Nigeria and Argentina. Open standards, OTA firmware updates, and cost-effective deployment shape the market more than proprietary technologies do. Companies focus on scalability, accessibility, and real-world integration to meet the needs of different regions.
Function Outlook
Based on Function, the market is segmented into Without DSP and With DSP. With a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2% over the projection period, the Without DSP Market, dominate the Brazil Audio Codec Market by Function in 2024 and would be a prominent market until 2032. From 2025 to 2032 The With DSP market is expected to witness a CAGR of 5.5% during 2025-2032.Component Type Outlook
Based on Component Type, the market is segmented into Hardware Codecs and Software Codecs. The Hardware Codecs market segment dominated the UAE Audio Codec Market by Component Type is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5 % during the forecast period thereby continuing its dominance until 2032.Country Outlook
The market for Brazilian audio codecs is slowly growing because the country's consumer electronics sector is growing and more people are using smart devices. Brazil, which has the largest economy in Latin America, has a lot of demand for high-fidelity audio in smartphones, cars, and entertainment systems. Key factors include more people using smartphones, government programs to get more people online, and tax breaks for local manufacturing. There is a shift from analog to digital codecs because people want more immersive sound when they stream and play games. There are both global companies like Qualcomm and local companies that offer affordable solutions in the market. Brazil's ANATEL keeps an eye on the rules that affect how products meet them and how companies get into the market.List of Key Companies Profiled
- Analog Devices, Inc.
- Barix AG
- Cirrus Logic, Inc.
- Qualcomm Incorporated (Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.)
- Rohm Co., Ltd.
- Sony Corporation
- STMicroelectronics N.V.
- Synopsys, Inc.
- Texas Instruments, Inc.
- Dolby Laboratories Inc.
Market Report Segmentation
By Function- Without DSP
- With DSP
- Hardware Codecs
- Software Codecs
- Smartphones & Tablets
- Headphone, Head Sets & Wearable devices
- Automobile
- Television Sets
- Desktop & Laptops
- Music & Media Devices & Home Theatres
- Gaming Consoles
- Other Application
- Brazil
- Argentina
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Nigeria
- Rest of LAMEA
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
Chapter 2. Market at a Glance
Chapter 3. Market Overview
Chapter 8. Value Chain Analysis of Audio Codec Market
Chapter 11. LAMEA Audio Codec Market by Function
Chapter 12. LAMEA Audio Codec Market by Component Type
Chapter 13. LAMEA Audio Codec Market by Application
Chapter 14. LAMEA Audio Codec Market by Country
Chapter 15. Company Profiles
Companies Mentioned
- Analog Devices, Inc.
- Barix AG
- Cirrus Logic, Inc.
- Qualcomm Incorporated (Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.)
- Rohm Co., Ltd.
- Sony Corporation
- STMicroelectronics N.V.
- Synopsys, Inc.
- Texas Instruments, Inc.
- Dolby Laboratories Inc.
