PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1811119
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1811119
Professional audio visual (AV) involves the use of sophisticated audio and visual technologies for communication, presentation, and entertainment across different settings, including corporate, educational, healthcare, and entertainment environments. It encompasses systems like video conferencing, digital signage, sound reinforcement, and control systems.
The main categories of professional audio visual (AV) include services, products, software, infrastructure, and environment. Services in professional AV cover specialized offerings such as installation, maintenance, consulting, and support, which ensure the optimal performance and integration of AV systems in various settings. These services are distributed through channels such as distributors and direct sales, and they are utilized in television shows and movies. End users of professional AV systems span a wide range, including government, hospitality, education, home use, commercial sectors, private and public entities, corporate environments, retail, and more.
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.
The rapid surge in U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are heavily affecting the media sector, particularly in areas such as content creation, broadcasting, and digital streaming. Increased tariffs on imported audiovisual gear, editing tools, and broadcasting technologies have driven up both production and operational costs for media companies. Film and TV studios are incurring higher expenses for sourcing foreign-made cameras, lighting, and post-production equipment, while news and broadcast outlets are facing steeper costs for satellite services and transmission hardware. Additionally, retaliatory tariffs imposed by other countries are hindering the export of U.S.-based media content, curbing international revenue growth. To navigate these challenges, media firms are increasingly sourcing domestically, accelerating digital transformation, and adopting AI-powered production tools to reduce costs and sustain their global competitiveness amid ongoing trade disruptions.
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The professional audio visual (av) market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $3.91 billion in 2024 to $4.31 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to corporate sector expansion, an increase in digital signage, rising demand for home theaters, e-commerce growth, and healthcare sector expansion.
The professional audio visual (av) market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.35 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the development of AI-driven AV solutions, increased investment in smart cities and IoT infrastructure, rising adoption of virtual and augmented reality, expansion of the live events and concert industry, and increased demand for high-quality streaming services. Major trends in the forecast period include 5G integration, AI-powered analytics, cloud-based AV solutions, technological advancements, and interactive touchscreen displays.
The forecast of 10.2% growth over the next five years reflects a slight reduction of 0.1% from the previous projection. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. AV integrators may see margin pressure as tariffs inflate prices for control systems, wireless mics, and digital switchers. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.
The expanding entertainment industry is expected to drive the growth of the professional audio-visual (AV) market in the coming years. The entertainment sector includes businesses involved in producing and distributing media, such as film, television, music, gaming, and live performances, for public enjoyment. This industry's growth is fueled by factors like rising digital consumption, technological innovations, increasing demand for diverse content, the global expansion of streaming services, the widespread use of mobile devices, higher investments in original productions, and the influence of social media on content discovery and engagement. Professional AV technology plays a vital role in enhancing audience experiences through superior sound, visuals, and immersive environments. For example, in August 2024, the International Trade Administration, a US-based Department of Commerce, reported that the U.S. Media and Entertainment (M&E) industry is the largest in the world, valued at $649 billion (out of the $2.8 trillion global market), and is projected to grow to $808 billion by 2028 at an average annual rate of 4.3%. As a result, the growth of the entertainment industry is driving the expansion of the professional AV market.
Leading companies in the professional AV market are focusing on creating advanced solutions, such as program management suites, to offer enterprise customers real-time insights, consistency, efficiency, and transparency in managing their global AV collaboration projects. A program management suite is an integrated software platform designed to assist organizations in planning, executing, monitoring, and controlling multiple projects and programs simultaneously, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and effective resource management. For example, in April 2023, AVI Systems, Inc., a U.S.-based AV company, introduced AVI Vision, a real-time program management dashboard. This platform provides clients with comprehensive visibility into their global AV and unified collaboration projects, facilitating efficient collaboration and informed decision-making. Its value lies in offering a customizable, scalable solution for managing complex, multi-location AV deployments with transparency and real-time insights.
In November 2022, Solutionz Inc., a U.S.-based AV solutions and services provider, acquired Spinitar for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition was intended to bolster Solutionz Inc.'s presence in the Western United States and various vertical markets, integrate Spinitar's expertise in AV system design and integration, and reinforce Solutionz's commitment to exceptional customer service and employee excellence. Spinitar is a U.S.-based company specializing in audiovisual design and integration, offering solutions in audio, visual, and communication systems.
Major companies operating in the professional audio visual (AV) market are Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Wesco International Inc., InFocus Corporation, Seiko Epson Corporation, Anixter Inc., Arista Networks Inc., New Era Technology Inc., AVI-SPL LLC, Semtech Corporation, Sharp NEC Display Solutions, AVI Systems Inc., Avidex Industries LLC, Datapath Ltd., proAV Limited, Solutionz Inc., Biamp Systems LLC, Vistacom Inc., Applied Electronics Limited, Audinate Group Limited, PRO AV Systems, CCS Presentation Systems Inc., Spinitar, Prysm Systems, Ford Audio-Video LLC, Synergy Audio Visual
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the professional AV market in 2023. The regions covered in the professional audio visual (AV) market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the professional audio visual (AV) market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The professional audio visual (AV) market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as digital signage, audio-visual system design and integration, control system programming, and event production. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The audio visual (AV) market also includes sales of display screens, speakers and microphones, switchers, routers, and mounting 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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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.