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A phone tripod is a three-legged stand designed to stabilize and hold smartphones during photography or video recording. It provides a steady base that reduces shake, resulting in sharper images and smoother videos. Phone tripods are widely used by photographers, vloggers, and individuals seeking enhanced stability and precision for capturing photos and videos with their smartphones.
The main types of phone tripods include traditional, tabletop, and flexible. Tabletop tripods are compact and portable, intended for use on flat surfaces such as desks or tables, making them ideal for self-portraits, video recording, and stable shooting in various settings. Phone tripods come with connectivity options categorized as wireless or wired and are available in size ranges such as up to 10 inches, 11-20 inches, 21-30 inches, and above 30 inches. They are sold through specialty stores, online retailers, department stores, supermarkets, and other outlets.
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 impacted the phone tripod market by increasing the cost of imported materials and components, particularly affecting segments like traditional and flexible tripods. Regions such as Asia-Pacific, which are major manufacturing hubs, face supply chain disruptions and higher production costs. While the tariffs have posed challenges, they also encourage local manufacturing and innovation in cost-effective and high-quality tripod solutions. Online retail channels may benefit as domestic alternatives become more competitive.
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The phone tripod market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $3.7 billion in 2025 to $4.08 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising smartphone adoption, increasing social media usage, growth of influencer marketing, demand for home-based content creation, availability of affordable tripod options.
The phone tripod market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.97 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to advancements in mobile camera technology, integration with ai-powered stabilizers, growth of online content platforms, rising demand for professional-grade mobile photography, expansion of e-commerce retail channels. Major trends in the forecast period include portable & compact tripods, smartphone photography & videography enhancements, content creation & vlogging tools, adjustable & flexible design tripods, lightweight & travel-friendly accessories.
The rapid demand for smartphones is expected to drive the growth of the phone tripod market. Smartphones are handheld electronic devices that combine mobile phone functions with advanced computing capabilities. Their increasing sales can be attributed to factors such as greater internet penetration, affordability and diverse pricing options, evolving consumer behavior, and social and fashion-driven influence. Phone tripods enhance smartphone usability for photography and videography, appealing to content creators and increasing device value. For example, in August 2024, Business of Apps, a UK-based B2B media and information platform, reported that 148.2 billion apps and games were downloaded in 2023, a 3.9% increase compared to 2022. Therefore, the rapid demand for smartphones is contributing to the growth of the phone tripod market.
Major companies in the phone tripod market are developing smart modular solutions, including artificial intelligence (AI)-powered smartphone tripods, to appeal to tech-savvy users, differentiate products, and support growth in a competitive landscape. AI-powered smartphone tripods provide features such as advanced face tracking and 360° rotation without requiring apps, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth, improving video and photo capture through automated precision. For instance, in November 2025, Insta360, a China-based imaging technology company, introduced Flow, a 3-axis smartphone stabilizer with AI Tracking that integrates gimbal stabilization, a built-in selfie stick, and a tripod. It enables automated subject tracking across video applications and enhances single-operator workflows with features such as one-tap subject lock and native app compatibility through DockKit on Flow Pro models.
In September 2025, Videndum plc, a UK-based provider of premium hardware and software solutions for the content-creation market, sold its JOBY brand to VIJIM Limited for an undisclosed sum. The divestiture allows Videndum to refocus on its core professional imaging and broadcast segments while using the proceeds to reduce its debt. JOBY is a U.S.-based provider of flexible tripods, mounts, and accessories for smartphones and cameras.
Major companies operating in the phone tripod market are Hama GmbH & Co KG, Vanguard World LLC, Manfrotto Ltd, Targus Corporation, Peak Design LLC, Gitzo S.A., The Tiffen Company LLC, Ravelli, SLIK Corporation, K&F Concept, Cullmann GmbH, Sirui Optical Co. Ltd., Benro BV, Neewer Technology Co. Ltd., Velbon Corporation, MeFOTO, Guangdong Fotopro Optics Technology Co. Ltd., ZOMEI, Promaster, Triopo, 3 Legged Thing
North America was the largest region in the phone tripod market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the phone tripod market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the phone tripod market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The phone tripod market consists of sales of portable tripods, professional tripods, universal phone tripods and smartphone mounts, and integrated phone cases. 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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