PUBLISHER: QYResearch | PRODUCT CODE: 1936035
PUBLISHER: QYResearch | PRODUCT CODE: 1936035
The global Brand Licensing market size was US$ 384.27 billion in 2025 and is forecast to reach a readjusted size of US$ 524.94 billion by 2032 with a CAGR of 4.67% during the forecast period 2026-2032.
In 2025, the North America Brand Licensing market was US$ 223.16 billion, while the Europe market stood at US$ 83.01 billion. North America accounted for 58.07% of the global market in 2025 and Europe for 21.60%. Europe's share is expected to reach 20.79% by 2032, corresponding to a CAGR of 4.14% over the analysis period.
The global key players of Brand Licensing include The Walt Disney Company Authentic Brands Group, People Inc., NBCUniversal, Hasbro, Warner Bros. Discovery, The Pokemon Company, Bluestar Alliance, Mattel and Sanrio, among others. In 2025, the top five players accounted for 42.5% of global market retail sales.
In terms of retail sales, the top three players in North America accounted for 39.85% of the market in 2025, while the top three in Europe held nearly 31.80%.
The global Brand Licensing market is strategically segmented by company, region (country), by Type, and by Application. This report empowers stakeholders to capitalize on emerging opportunities, optimize product strategies, and outperform competitors through data-driven insights on retail sales and forecasts across regions, by Type, and by Application for 2021-2032.
Market Segmentation
By Company
Segment by Type
Segment by Application
Macro-Region
Micro-Local Markets
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Report scope, executive summary, and market evolution scenarios (short/mid/long term).
Chapter 2: Quantitative analysis of Brand Licensing market size and growth potential at global, regional, and country levels.
Chapter 3: Competitive benchmarking of manufacturers (retail sales, market share, M&A, R&D focus).
Chapter 4: Type-based segmentation analysis - Uncovering blue ocean markets
Chapter 5: Application-based segmentation analysis - High-growth downstream opportunities
Chapter 6: Regional retail sales breakdown by company, type, application and customer.
Chapter 7: Key manufacturer profiles - Financials, product portfolios
Chapter 8: Market dynamics - Drivers, restraints, regulatory impacts, and risk mitigation strategies.
Chapter 9: Actionable conclusions and strategic recommendations.
Why This Report?
Unlike generic global market reports, this study combines macro-level industry trends with hyper-local operational intelligence, empowering data-driven decisions across the Brand Licensing value chain, addressing:
Market entry risks/opportunities by region
Product mix optimization based on local practices