Audio and Video Equipment Market Report 2026

The audio and video equipment market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $305.12 billion in 2025 to $313.2 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased adoption of home entertainment systems, growth in professional audio installations, reliance on analog and early digital equipment, expansion of video broadcasting technologies, rising use in automotive infotainment systems.

The audio and video equipment market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $362.22 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for wireless audio solutions, rising adoption of streaming devices, expansion of Smart TV ecosystems, development of advanced noise cancellation technologies, rising deployment of video conferencing equipment. Major trends in the forecast period include development of smart connected audio-video systems, integration of AI-based sound and image enhancement, expansion of cloud-enabled entertainment platforms, adoption of IoT-driven home and automotive av solutions, advancement of automated content processing technologies.

The audio and video equipment market is expected to experience significant growth due to the increasing demand for hardware devices, particularly Bluetooth devices. These devices, utilizing Bluetooth technology, facilitate wireless connections and communication over short distances. The seamless integration of Bluetooth devices with audio and video equipment offers various advantages, revolutionizing the consumer experience with multimedia content. Global projections from April 2023, as reported by Bluetooth SIG Inc., indicate that Bluetooth device shipments are expected to reach 7.6 billion units by 2027. This rising demand for hardware, especially Bluetooth devices, is a substantial driver for the audio and video equipment market.

Major companies in the audio and video equipment market are introducing innovative systems, such as 3D cameras, to gain a competitive edge. A 3D camera enables users to capture immersive spatial photos and videos with spatial audio. For example, in June 2023, Apple Inc., a US-based technology company, launched the Apple Vision Pro, the first spatial computing device of its kind. This groundbreaking device features two ultra-high-resolution displays with a total of 23 million pixels, delivering visuals so sharp and lifelike that digital content blends seamlessly with the real world. Powered by custom Apple silicon in a dual-chip configuration, the Vision Pro ensures that every interaction, from immersive gaming to professional design work, feels instantaneous and natural. In addition to its visual capabilities, the device incorporates advanced sensors and cameras, enabling precise hand tracking, eye tracking, and spatial audio, creating an unparalleled immersive experience. Apple Vision Pro represents a major advancement in computing, combining cutting-edge hardware and software to redefine how users perceive and interact with digital content for work, entertainment, or creative purposes.

In October 2024, Acuity Brands Inc., a US-based industrial technology company, acquired QSC, LLC for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Acuity Brands Inc. aims to strengthen its Intelligent Spaces Group, expand its portfolio of cloud-manageable audio, video, and control solutions, and enhance its ability to deliver smarter, safer, and more sustainable technologies across corporate, education, hospitality, and entertainment environments. QSC LLC is a US-based technology company specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of audio, video, and control systems for live, hybrid, and virtual experiences.

Major companies operating in the audio and video equipment market are Kenwood Corporation, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Sony Corporation, Panasonic Corporation, LG Electronics Inc., JBL Incorporated, Pioneer Corporation, TEAC Corporation, Harman International Industries Inc., Yamaha Corporation, Bose Corporation, Sennheiser Electronic GmbH & Co. KG, Onkyo Corporation, Shure Incorporated, Bowers & Wilkins Ltd., AKG Acoustics GmbH, Peavey Electronics Corporation, Alpine Electronics Inc., Allen & Heath Limited, Klipsch Group Inc., McIntosh Laboratory Inc., Paradigm Electronics Inc., Naim Audio Ltd., Behringer GmbH & Co. KG, Audio-Technica Corporation, Krell Industries Inc., MartinLogan Ltd., Polk Audio Inc., Bryston Ltd.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have influenced the audio and video equipment market by increasing costs for imported semiconductors, displays, sensors, speakers, microphones, and wireless communication components used in AV devices. Consumer electronics and automotive infotainment applications in North America and Europe face the most significant impact due to dependence on Asian manufacturing. Nevertheless, tariffs are encouraging regional assembly, boosting domestic production capacity, and fostering innovation in cost-efficient audio-video technologies to strengthen long-term supply resilience.

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Audio equipment refers to devices utilized for recording, reproducing, and processing sound, while video equipment involves electronic devices capable of broadcasting or receiving electromagnetic waves to represent both sound and image. These audio and video equipment are applied in various settings, including home entertainment, musical instrument amplification, motor vehicles, and public address systems.

The primary types of audio and video equipment are categorized into audio equipment and video equipment. Audio equipment encompasses devices responsible for reproducing, recording, or processing sound. Examples of audio equipment include microphones, radio receivers, AV receivers, CD players, tape recorders, amplifiers, mixing consoles, effects units, headphones, and speakers. These devices can be operated through online and offline modes, and various sales channels, including OEM and aftermarket, cater to both B2B and B2C end users.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the audio and video equipment market in 2025. North America was the second largest region in the audio and video equipment market. The regions covered in the audio and video equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the audio and video equipment 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 audio and video equipment market consists of sales of loudspeakers and sound bars, microphones, amplifiers and mixers, music players, televisions, video players, video cameras, and other audio and video equipment. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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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