Surveillance Digital Video Recorder Market Report 2026

The surveillance digital video recorder market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $7.38 billion in 2025 to $7.89 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising urbanization, increasing security concerns in public spaces, adoption of cctv in enterprises, improvements in digital storage technology, decreasing costs of cameras and recording equipment.

The surveillance digital video recorder market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10.23 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to integration of AI and machine learning in video analytics, growth of smart cities and connected infrastructure, demand for cloud-enabled dvr systems, adoption of hybrid dvr technologies, increase in traffic monitoring and public safety initiatives. Major trends in the forecast period include edge AI video analytics, IOT-enabled surveillance solutions, cloud-based video management, smart city & infrastructure surveillance, AI-powered threat detection.

The growing concerns over public safety are expected to drive the expansion of the surveillance digital video recorder (DVR) market in the coming years. Public safety involves safeguarding individuals from crime, disasters, and threats to health and well-being. A significant factor behind the heightened concern is the rising incidence of violence, which poses risks to individuals and underscores the urgent need for stronger protective measures and community support systems. Surveillance digital video recorders play a crucial role in enhancing public safety by consistently capturing and storing real-time footage of public areas. These devices aid in crime deterrence, evidence gathering, and rapid response to security incidents. For instance, in May 2024, according to the American Psychological Association, a U.S.-based professional organization, 43% of adults reported feeling more anxious than the previous year, up from 37% in 2023 and 32% in 2022, with 70% identifying current events, particularly the economy (77%), the 2024 U.S. election (73%), and gun violence (69%), as major sources of stress. As a result, increasing public safety concerns are fueling the growth of the surveillance DVR market.

Leading companies in the surveillance DVR market are innovating with advanced technologies such as serverless camera systems, which enhance security through cloud-based backups and encryption. Serverless camera systems eliminate the need for traditional on-site servers by utilizing cloud infrastructure to manage, store, and access video footage. For example, in June 2023, Hanwha Vision, a South Korea-based video surveillance firm, introduced SolidEDGE a serverless camera system equipped with an integrated WAVE Video Management System (VMS) server and onboard solid-state drive (SSD) storage. This flexible and cost-effective solution supports multi-camera recording, remote monitoring, and localized security management. Notably, the SolidEDGE camera offers two storage options 1TB (PNV-A6081R-E1T) and 2TB (PNV-A6081R-E2T and each unit can connect up to five additional cameras, supporting a total of six video streams per system, all with minimal setup complexity.

In January 2025, Ross Video, a Canada-based manufacturer of live event and video production equipment, acquired EagleEye for an undisclosed amount. This strategic acquisition expands Ross Video’s portfolio of camera motion systems with innovative offerings, including immersive cable camera solutions for diverse production needs. EagleEye, a U.S.-based company, specializes in the manufacture of surveillance digital video recorders.

Major companies operating in the surveillance digital video recorder market are Sony Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., Tyco Integrated Security LLC, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co. Ltd., Motorola Solutions Inc., Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co. Ltd., Bosch Security Systems GmbH, Axis Communications AB, Teledyne FLIR LLC, ZKTeco Co. Ltd., Genetec Inc., Avigilon Corporation, Kedacom International, Pelco Inc., VIVOTEK Inc., Synology Inc., Eagle Eye Networks Inc., AMAG Technology Inc., IDIS Co. Ltd., Vicon Industries Inc.

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 surveillance digital video recorder market by increasing the cost of imported electronic components, cameras, and storage devices, impacting overall production expenses. The effect is most notable in regions like Asia-Pacific and North America where large-scale manufacturing and assembly occur. Segments such as high-definition and cloud-enabled DVRs face higher price pressures due to reliance on imported semiconductors. On the positive side, tariffs have encouraged local manufacturing investments and promoted development of cost-efficient, domestically sourced surveillance solutions.

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A surveillance digital video recorder (DVR) is an electronic device designed to capture and encode video signals from connected cameras in real-time. It processes incoming video streams, converting them into a digital format while offering features such as motion detection, video compression, and remote monitoring capabilities.

The main types of surveillance digital video recorders include standalone DVRs and PC-based DVRs. A standalone DVR is a self-contained unit that records video from security cameras. It supports various channel configurations, including 1, 4, 8, 16, 32, and 64 channels, and offers multiple storage options such as hard disk drives (HDD), solid state drives (SSD), and network-attached storage (NAS). These devices utilize technologies including analog, digital, and hybrid systems, and are applied across sectors like business security, home security, traffic monitoring, retail loss prevention, public safety, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and more.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the surveillance digital video recorder market in 2025. The regions covered in the surveillance digital video recorder market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the surveillance digital video recorder market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The surveillance digital video recorder market consists of sales of weatherproof DVR housings, power backup modules, multi-screen display units, and cable management accessories. 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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