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Over The Top (OTT) Services Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By OTT Service (Online Services and Managed Services), By Type (OTT Communication services, OTT Media services, and OTT Applications services), By Platform (Smartphones, Smart TVs, Laptops Desktops & Tablets, and Others), and Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

Last Updated: November 25, 2024 | Format: PDF | Report ID: FBI100506

 

OTT Services Market Analysis- 2026

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The global over the top (OTT) services market size was valued at USD 59.90 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow from USD 70.08 billion in 2024 to USD 229.97 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 16.0% during the forecast period (2024-2032). Over-the-Top is a platform that allows you to access television and movie content over a high-speed Internet connection rather than provider-based cable or satellite. The introduction of OTT has greatly improved the delivery of podcasts, video, and audio streaming. Limited type selection, increased device availability, packaging options, Internet penetration, and lower overall costs contribute to increased adoption.


Additionally, the growing demand for personalized data has led to a significant increase in the usage of OTT services. The increasing adoption of subscription video-on-demand services in developing markets is expected to drive the market. Several factors are making SVOD services increasingly popular around the world, including in emerging markets. A growing middle class and increasing disposable income in many emerging markets contribute to SVOD services' growth. As more people can afford subscriptions, the demand for accessing a variety of content via OTT platforms is increasing.


The temporary shutdown of multiplexes, box-office, and entertainment zones dramatically pushed the demand for over-the-top streaming platforms. The video-on-demand online services witnessed flux in the number of subscribers during the lockdown period worldwide. For instance, as per India Brand Equity Foundation, the paid subscription to video platforms grew by 31% in just four months in 2020. The drastic spike in viewership would fuel the OTT services market growth amid the COVID-19 pandemic.


Further, providers such as Netflix, Inc., Amazon Inc., Disney+, and HBO, among others, witnessed significant growth during and post lockdown. The availability of high-quality pictures through smartphones, smart TVs, and upgraded internet infrastructure helped these providers in maintaining high viewership post lockdown. For instance, as per the Parks Associates report, the viewership of two or more over the top services jumped to 61% in 2020 in the U.S. as compared to 45% in 2019.  Thus, the year 2020 witnessed a sudden spike in market growth, and it is expected to witness significant growth during the post-pandemic phase.


Over The Top (OTT) Services Market Trends


Swiftly Growing Demand for Smart TV to Fuel Market Opportunities


The demand for smart TV is growing sharply across the globe owing to their possession of a wide range of features and functions. The high penetration of the internet facility and infrastructure is expected to boost smart TV sales in the future.  Also, considering the remarkable demand, manufacturers are introducing new and innovative smart TV models to uplift the consumer experience. For instance,



  • In April 2021, in collaboration with MediaTek, Samsung Electronics launched a Wi-Fi 6E and 8K TV-enabled smart TV.

  • In April 2021, Xiaomi launched its premium smart TV in India, catering to the growing sales and demand for the same in the country.

  • In June 2021, Roku Inc. and TCL Electronics launched their smart TV model in the U.K., offering streaming channels, voice control assistance, enhanced picture quality, and more.


This remarkable demand for smart TV is expected to boost the adoption of online streaming services directly. Also, as the smart TV becomes advanced with the impressive 5G connectivity in upcoming years, the demand for more live and original content will likely grow. Thus, the on-set of smart TV demand to surge these services in the future.


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Over The Top (OTT) Services Market Growth Factors


Rapidly Increasing Over the top Platforms is Likely to Drive Market Growth


The growing online media and entertainment market is attracting new local and international players. These new players are emerging from different traditional media services, such as broadcasters, rights holders, network providers, connectivity providers, electronic device providers, and many more. The new providers are bypassing the traditional cable and pay-TV solution and are offering subscription-based content streaming services. Providers such as NBCUniversal Media, LLC are introducing a dedicated streaming platform for original content and live streaming. Similarly, rights holder providers such as Disney+, HBO, and others are reserving their original content for their own platform. These growing new platform launches are expected to drive the over the top services market share. For instance,



  • In April 2021, ScreenHits TV, a content and platform aggregator of Netflix, Amazon Prime, and others, launched the first over the top application for tablets and smart TV.


Thus, the new entries in the Over the Top platform market are expected to boost the market opportunities in the near future.


RESTRAINING FACTORS


High Subscription Rate Might Impact the Market Growth


Over the Top service providers have different subscription packages and deals to access the content. However, to have access to various platforms, the user is required to avail of all the platform services with an individual subscription cost. This increases the overall spending on the platform. With the rapid launches of new Over the Top platforms, users are shifting rapidly on each platform to view unique offers. Also, higher prices and low-quality content are resulting in subscription cancellations. For instance, as per Zemoga Survey, 55% of the U.K. and 64% of U.S. loyal subscribers were bound to the platform for quality content. However, 38% of Americans canceled one of the services owing to the price and original content. This is expected to hinder the market growth.


Over The Top (OTT) Services Market Segmentation Analysis


By OTT Services Analysis


Increasing Demand for Online Content to Fuel Growth of This Segment


Based on services, the market is segmented into online services and managed services. The managed services refer to a service network, where service providers have major control over the network capacity to provide services, whereas online service depends on the public internet for the delivery of content. The managed services segment is likely to witness steady growth in the upcoming years owing to the availability of high-speed internet and the proliferation of electronic devices.


Online services are expected to upsurge the market growth in the upcoming years. The proliferation of smartphones, the increasing broadband penetration, and the increasing online original content are some of the prime factors that would drive the adoption of online OTT services. Also, huge investments by market players such as Netflix, Inc., Amazon.com, Inc., and others in network infrastructure and content providers are likely to contribute to the growth of online services.


By Type Analysis


Growing Demand for Live-streaming to Boost Media Services Segment


Based on type, the market is categorized into OTT communication services, media services, and applications services. The OTT media services segment is expected to dominate in terms of share with a remarkable growth during the forecast period. The growing number of platforms offering live-streaming such as concerts, sports, online gaming, and music streaming, among others, along with the video-on-demand services, is likely to fuel the demand for media services. The prominent presence of video service providers such as Netflix, Amazon, Apple, Disney+, and HBO Max, among others, is expected to boost the market opportunities. For instance, by January 2020, key providers Netflix and Amazon Prime Video registered 158.3 million and 101 million subscribers globally. This is expected to surge the demand for Over the Top media services in the future.


The communication services segment is expected to gain significant growth during the forecast period. The advent of instant messaging services such as WhatsApp and i-message has led to a drastic shift from conventional messaging services to services. Similarly, the growing digital economy and telecom providers' interest in the OTT industry is likely to drive the communication services segment.


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By Platform Analysis


Increasing 5G Capability to Boost Smartphone Adoption and Propel This Segment


Based on the platform, the market is categorized into smartphones, smart TVs, laptops and tablets, and others. The smartphone segment is expected to dominate the market owing to the increasing 5G capabilities and new launches of smartphones. As per the GSMA Mobile Economy Report, smartphones registered 65% of adoption in 2019 globally. This is likely to drive the demand for these services. Similarly, the increasing adoption of laptops and tablets for accessing online content is anticipated to boost this segment’s share. Also, various services providers are offering direct streaming on laptops and tablets, which, in turn, is driving its demand in the market.


The emergence of smart TV is likely to fuel the market growth during the forecast period. Various electronic device providers are offering new and advanced smart TV capabilities. Companies such as Oppo, Samsung Electronics, Sony Corporation, Realme, Nokia, and others are investing in offering new smart TVs. This is expected to surge the over the market opportunities.


REGIONAL INSIGHTS


Geographically, the market is fragmented into five major regions such as North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. They are further categorized into countries.


North America Over the Top Services Market Size, 2023 (USD Billion)

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North America is expected to emerge as a dominant region in the over the top services market. The growing substantial funds and investment in the content creation sector are constantly pushing the market growth. For instance, as per the Telecom Advisory Services LLC, Amazon.com, Inc. and Netflix, Inc. were expected to invest in TV shows and film programming in 2019. The U.S. is set to dominate the North America market share. The newly entered platform providers in the U.S., such as Peacock, Disney+, Quibi, Apple TV, HBO Max, and others, are driving the market growth in the region.


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Asia Pacific is expected to gain exponential growth during the forecast period. As per Capgemini’s OTT Study Report, the region has outnumbered the subscribers' list than the U.S. The significantly mature Telco and broadcaster sector is likely to drive the market growth. China is expected to dominate the region owing to the rapidly cannibalized pay-TV segment. India is set to experience the remarkable expansion of platforms. This is likely to fuel the growth opportunities in the region.


Europe is expected to showcase significant growth during the forecast period owing to emerging local joint ventures such as salto, Joyn, BritBox, lovesTV, and more. Broadcast media in Europe is also significantly implementing streaming options in countries such as Germany, Spain, and France. This is expected to increase the market expansion in the region.


The Middle East and Africa (MEA) are projected to have steady growth during the forecast period. Some of the local players are taking initiatives towards developing OTT services. For instance, Showmax, a South African OTT platform launched in 2015, is operating in around 70 countries and is a leading producer of African-based content. This generates new market opportunities for key players. Similarly, Latin America is expected to witness steady growth owing to the increasing Over the Top service providers in the region. Brazil is likely to be the second-largest market for over the top services in Latin America, followed by Mexico.


List of Key Companeis in Over The Top (OTT) Services Market


Strategic Partnership to Offer New Opportunities to Key Players for Market Expansion


Key players in the market are strategically collaborating with telecom providers, content providers, streaming partners, and more to expand the market reach. These players, through collaboration and partnership with local services providers, are expanding their businesses. These market players are also investing in launching new streaming services and platforms. Acquisitions are also one of the major growth strategies of leading market players.


LIST OF KEY COMPANIES PROFILED:



KEY INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS:



  • October 2023 –  Prasar Bharati accelerated the process of evolving an over-the-top (OTT) platform to provide a range of services in partnership with the other prominent players in the market.

  • December 2022 –  Netflix partnered with Nike Training Club to provide fitness and workout programming to the OTT platform. This collaboration between Nike Training Club and Netflix helps to deliver fitness content through a video streaming platform.

  • May 2021 – Amazon, Inc. announced the launch of miniTV, a free video streaming app. Through this strategy, the company is moving towards mass customer acquisition, along with various services such as e-commerce, payment, food delivery, and more.  

  • April 2021 – Apple Inc. announced its partnership with the top wireless carrier in South Korea, SK Telecom Co., for online video streaming through Apple TV+.  

  • April 2021,Fun Asia Network launched Big Fan TV, an OTT platform, the first free South Asian OTT service delivering the largest libraries with content in multiple languages.


REPORT COVERAGE


The global over the top services market report highlights leading regions across the world to offer a better understanding of the user. Furthermore, it provides insights into the latest industry and market trends and analyzes technologies deployed at a rapid pace at the global level. It further highlights some of the growth-stimulating factors and restraints, helping the reader gain in-depth knowledge about the market.


An Infographic Representation of Over the Top Services Market

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REPORT SCOPE & SEGMENTATION










































ATTRIBUTE



DETAILS



Study Period



2019-2032



Base Year



2023



Estimated Year



2024



Forecast Period



2024-2032



Historical Period



2019-2022



Growth Rate



CAGR of 16.0% from 2024 to 2032



Unit



Value (USD Billion)



Segmentation



By OTT Service



  • Online Services

  • Managed Services


By Type



  • OTT Communication services

  • OTT Media services

  • OTT Applications services


By Platform



  • Smartphones

  • Smart TVs

  • Laptops Desktops and Tablets

  • Others (gaming consoles)


By Region



  • North America (By OTT Service, By Type, By Platform, and By Country)


    • United States (By Type)

    • Canada (By Type)


  • Europe (By OTT Service, By Type, By Platform, and By Country)


    • UK (By Type)

    • Germany (By Type)

    • France (By Type)

    • Spain (By Type)

    • Rest of Europe


  • Asia Pacific (By OTT Service, By Type, By Platform, and By Country)


    • China (By Type)

    • Japan (By Type)

    • India (By Type)

    • Southeast Asia (By Type)

    • Rest of Asia Pacific


  • The Middle East & Africa (By OTT Service, By Type, By Platform, and By Country)


    • GCC (By Type)

    • South Africa (By Type)

    • Rest of the Middle East & Africa


  • Latin America (By OTT Service, By Type, By Platform, and By Country)


    • Brazil (By Type)

    • Mexico (By Type)

    • Rest of Latin America







Frequently Asked Questions

The market is projected to reach USD 229.97 billion by 2032.

The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 16.0% over the forecast period.

The OTT media services segment is likely to lead the market.

The rapidly increasing OTT platforms are likely to drive market growth.

Amazon.com, Inc., Netflix, Inc., Hulu, LLC, Google LLC, Apple, Inc., Facebook, Inc., Telstra Corporation Ltd., Rakuten, Inc., Microsoft Corporation, Roku, Inc., and Kakao Corp. are the top players in the market.

North America is expected to hold the highest market share.

Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a significant CAGR.

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