Product Code: PM1027
The global earphones and headphones market size is expected to reach USD 184.61 billion by 2032, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "Earphones and Headphones Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report, By Product (Headphones and Earphones); By Technology; By Price Band; By Application; By Region; Segment Forecast, 2023 - 2032" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.
The earphones and headphones industry has seen significant growth due to the increasing popularity of multimedia devices such as tablets, smartphones, iPods, and MP3 players. Consumers are now looking for high-quality audio devices to enhance their entertainment experiences, which has resulted in a wide variety of earphones and headphones available in the market. Technological advancements have led to the development of lightweight and wireless earbuds, which are expected to drive market growth in the coming years.
The wireless segment is predicted to witness exponential growth as manufacturers integrate various wireless technologies such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, AI, SKAA, and AR. AI and AR technology have allowed for the introduction of new products with features such as noise cancellation, gesture recognition, and adaptive hearing. Personalized applications provided by companies like Sony Corporation, GN Store Nord A/S (Jabra), and Bose Corporation allow consumers to customize their earbuds according to their preferences for music listening, fitness tracking, and more.
In 2019, Sony Corporation introduced the WF-1000XM3 earbuds with an HD noise-canceling QN1e chip processor, while Apple, Inc. launched the second-generation AirPods with an H1 chip for a similar function. AI is used in many earphones and headphones to select the most effective noise-canceling mode by analyzing ambient sound components. All of these factors are expected to drive market growth in the future.
Earphones and Headphones Market Report Highlights
The earphone segment is expected to continue its dominance in the market and experience growth. This growth can be attributed to consumers' growing preference for high-quality audio and fashionable designs, which are expected to have a positive impact on market growth.
The fitness segment is expected to experience growth, primarily due to the availability of wireless earphones equipped with fitness trackers. Among the fitness features, heart rate monitoring is expected to become increasingly popular. With such features, athletes and individuals can track their daily workout routine, monitor their calories burned, distance covered, and manage their diet effectively.
Asia Pacific region has emerged as the leading market for earphones and headphones and is expected to continue its growth trajectory over the forecast period. In recent years, the Indian market has become a hotbed for wireless technology, with the emergence of local vendors such as boAt gaining popularity among both consumers and competitors alike.
The global key market players include: Sennheiser Electronic GmbH & Co. KG, Sony Corporation, GN Netcom, Audio-Technica Corporation, JVC Corporation, Beats Electronics (Apple, Inc.), Harman International Industries, Inc., Plantronics Pty Ltd., Philips Electronics Ltd., and Bose Corporation.
Polaris Market Research has segmented the Earphones and Headphones market report based on product, technology, price band, application, and region:
Earphones and Headphones, Product Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2019 - 2032)
Earphones and Headphones, Technology Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2019 - 2032)
- Wireless
- ANC
- Bluetooth
- NFMI
- Smart Headphones
- Others
- Wired
- ANC
- Others
Earphones and Headphones, Price Band Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2019 - 2032)
Earphones and Headphones, Application Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2019 - 2032)
- Fitness
- Virtual Reality
- Gaming
- Music & Entertainment
Earphones and Headphones, Regional Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2019 - 2032)
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Netherlands
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- Latin America
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Middle East & Africa
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- Israel
- South Africa
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
- 1.1. Report Description
- 1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
- 1.1.2. Market Scope
- 1.1.3. Assumptions
- 1.2. Stakeholders
2. Executive Summary
3. Research Methodology
- 3.1. Overview
- 3.2. Data Sources
- 3.2.1. Primary Sources
- 3.2.2. Secondary Sources
4. Global Earphones and Headphones Market Insights
- 4.1. Earphones and Headphones - Industry Snapshot
- 4.2. Earphones and Headphones Market Dynamics
- 4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
- 4.2.1.1. Adoption of true wireless technology
- 4.2.1.2. Technological advancements
- 4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
- 4.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
- 4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
- 4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
- 4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
- 4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
- 4.4. PESTLE Analysis
- 4.5. Earphones and Headphones Industry Trends
- 4.6. Value Chain Analysis
- 4.7. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
5. Global Earphones and Headphones Market, by Product
- 5.1. Key Findings
- 5.2. Introduction
- 5.2.1. Global Earphones and Headphones Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 5.3. Headphones
- 5.3.1. Global Earphones and Headphones Market, by Headphones, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 5.4. Earphones
- 5.4.1. Global Earphones and Headphones Market, by Earphones, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
6. Global Earphones and Headphones Market, by Application
- 6.1. Key Findings
- 6.2. Introduction
- 6.2.1. Global Earphones and Headphones Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 6.3. Fitness
- 6.3.1. Global Earphones and Headphones Market, by Fitness, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 6.4. Virtual Reality
- 6.4.1. Global Earphones and Headphones Market, by Virtual Reality, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 6.5. Gaming
- 6.5.1. Global Earphones and Headphones Market, by Gaming, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 6.6. Music & Entertainment
- 6.6.1. Global Earphones and Headphones Market, by Music & Entertainment, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
7. Global Earphones and Headphones Market, by Technology
- 7.1. Key Findings
- 7.2. Introduction
- 7.2.1. Global Earphones and Headphones Market, by Technology, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.3. Wireless
- 7.3.1. Global Earphones and Headphones Market, by Wireless, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.2. ANC
- 7.3.2.1. Global Earphones and Headphones Market, by ANC, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.3. Bluetooth
- 7.3.3.1. Global Earphones and Headphones Market, by Bluetooth, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.4. NFMI
- 7.3.4.1. Global Earphones and Headphones Market, by NFMI, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.5. Smart Headphones
- 7.3.5.1. Global Earphones and Headphones Market, by Smart Headphones, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.6. Others
- 7.3.6.1. Global Earphones and Headphones Market, by Others, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.4. Wired
- 7.4.1. Global Earphones and Headphones Market, by Wired, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.2. ANC
- 7.4.2.1. Global Earphones and Headphones Market, by ANC, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.3. Others
- 7.4.3.1. Global Earphones and Headphones Market, by Others, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8. Global Earphones and Headphones Market, by Price Band
- 8.1. Key Findings
- 8.2. Introduction
- 8.2.1. Global Earphones and Headphones Market, by Price Band, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.3. <50
- 8.3.1. Global Earphones and Headphones Market, by <50, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4. 50-100
- 8.4.1. Global Earphones and Headphones Market, by 50-100, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5. >100
- 8.5.1. Global Earphones and Headphones Market, by >100, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
9. Global Earphones and Headphones Market, by Geography
- 9.1. Key findings
- 9.2. Introduction
- 9.2.1. Earphones and Headphones Market Assessment, By Geography, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.3. Earphones and Headphones Market - North America
- 9.3.1. North America: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.3.2. North America: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Price Band, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.3.3. North America: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.3.4. North America: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Technology, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.3.5. Earphones and Headphones Market - U.S.
- 9.3.5.1. U.S.: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.3.5.2. U.S.: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Price Band, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.3.5.3. U.S.: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.3.5.4. U.S.: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Technology, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.3.6. Earphones and Headphones Market - Canada
- 9.3.6.1. Canada: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.3.6.2. Canada: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Price Band, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.3.6.3. Canada: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.3.6.4. Canada: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Technology, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.4. Earphones and Headphones Market - Europe
- 9.4.1. Europe: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.4.2. Europe: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Price Band, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.4.3. Europe: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.4.4. Europe: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Technology, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.4.5. Earphones and Headphones Market - UK
- 9.4.5.1. UK: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.4.5.2. UK: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Price Band, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.4.5.3. UK: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.4.5.4. UK: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Technology, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.4.6. Earphones and Headphones Market - France
- 9.4.6.1. France: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.4.6.2. France: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Price Band, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.4.6.3. France: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.4.6.4. France: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Technology, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.4.7. Earphones and Headphones Market - Germany
- 9.4.7.1. Germany: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.4.7.2. Germany: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Price Band, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.4.7.3. Germany: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.4.7.4. Germany: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Technology, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.4.8. Earphones and Headphones Market - Italy
- 9.4.8.1. Italy: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.4.8.2. Italy: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Price Band, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.4.8.3. Italy: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.4.8.4. Italy: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Technology, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.4.9. Earphones and Headphones Market - Spain
- 9.4.9.1. Spain: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.4.9.2. Spain: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Price Band, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.4.9.3. Spain: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.4.9.4. Spain: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Technology, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.4.10. Earphones and Headphones Market - Netherlands
- 9.4.10.1. Netherlands: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.4.10.2. Netherlands: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Price Band, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.4.10.3. Netherlands: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.4.10.4. Netherlands: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Technology, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.4.11. Earphones and Headphones Market - Russia
- 9.4.11.1. Russia: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.4.11.2. Russia.: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Price Band, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.4.11.3. Russia: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.4.11.4. Russia: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Technology, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.5. Earphones and Headphones Market - Asia Pacific
- 9.5.1. Asia Pacific: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.5.2. Asia Pacific: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Price Band, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.5.3. Asia Pacific: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.5.4. Asia Pacific: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Technology, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.5.5. Earphones and Headphones Market - China
- 9.5.5.1. China: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.5.5.2. China.: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Price Band, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.5.5.3. China: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.5.5.4. China: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Technology, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.5.6. Earphones and Headphones Market - India
- 9.5.6.1. India: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.5.6.2. India.: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Price Band, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.5.6.3. India: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.5.6.4. India: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Technology, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.5.7. Earphones and Headphones Market - Japan
- 9.5.7.1. Japan: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.5.7.2. Japan.: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Price Band, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.5.7.3. Japan: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.5.7.4. Japan: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Technology, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.5.8. Earphones and Headphones Market - Malaysia
- 9.5.8.1. Malaysia: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.5.8.2. Malaysia.: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Price Band, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.5.8.3. Malaysia: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.5.8.4. Malaysia: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Technology, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.5.9. Earphones and Headphones Market - Indonesia
- 9.5.9.1. Indonesia: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.5.9.2. Indonesia.: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Price Band, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.5.9.3. Indonesia: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.5.9.4. Indonesia: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Technology, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.5.10. Earphones and Headphones Market - South Korea
- 9.5.10.1. South Korea: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.5.10.2. South Korea.: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Price Band, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.5.10.3. South Korea: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.5.10.4. South Korea: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Technology, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.6. Earphones and Headphones Market - Middle East & Africa
- 9.6.1. Middle East & Africa: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.6.2. Middle East & Africa: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Price Band, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.6.3. Middle East & Africa: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.6.4. Middle East & Africa: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Technology, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.6.5. Earphones and Headphones Market - Saudi Arabia
- 9.6.5.1. Saudi Arabia: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.6.5.2. Saudi Arabia: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Price Band, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.6.5.3. Saudi Arabia: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.6.5.4. Saudi Arabia: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Technology, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.6.6. Earphones and Headphones Market - South Africa
- 9.6.6.1. South Africa: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.6.6.2. South Africa: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Price Band, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.6.6.3. South Africa: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.6.6.4. South Africa: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Technology, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.6.7. Earphones and Headphones Market - Israel
- 9.6.7.1. Israel: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.6.7.2. Israel: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Price Band, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.6.7.3. Israel: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.6.7.4. Israel: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Technology, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.6.8. Earphones and Headphones Market - UAE
- 9.6.8.1. UAE: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.6.8.2. UAE: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Price Band, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.6.8.3. UAE: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.6.8.4. UAE: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Technology, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.7. Earphones and Headphones Market - Latin America
- 9.7.1. Latin America: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.7.2. Latin America: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Price Band, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.7.3. Latin America: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.7.4. Latin America: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Technology, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.7.5. Earphones and Headphones Market - Mexico
- 9.7.5.1. Mexico: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.7.5.2. Mexico: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Price Band, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.7.5.3. Mexico: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.7.5.4. Mexico: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Technology, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.7.6. Earphones and Headphones Market - Brazil
- 9.7.6.1. Brazil: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.7.6.2. Brazil: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Price Band, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.7.6.3. Brazil: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.7.6.4. Brazil: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Technology, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.7.7. Earphones and Headphones Market - Argentina
- 9.7.7.1. Argentina: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.7.7.2. Argentina: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Price Band, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.7.7.3. Argentina: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.7.7.4. Argentina: Earphones and Headphones Market, by Technology, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
10. Competitive Landscape
- 10.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
- 10.1.1. Expansion
- 10.1.2. Acquisitions
- 10.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions
11. Company Profiles
- 11.1. Sennheiser Electronic GmbH & Co. KG
- 11.1.1. Company Overview
- 11.1.2. Financial Performance
- 11.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 11.1.4. Recent Development
- 11.2. Sony Corporation
- 11.2.1. Company Overview
- 11.2.2. Financial Performance
- 11.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 11.2.4. Recent Development
- 11.3. GN Netcom
- 11.3.1. Company Overview
- 11.3.2. Financial Performance
- 11.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 11.3.4. Recent Development
- 11.4. Audio-Technica Corporation
- 11.4.1. Company Overview
- 11.4.2. Financial Performance
- 11.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 11.4.4. Recent Development
- 11.5. JVC Corporation
- 11.5.1. Company Overview
- 11.5.2. Financial Performance
- 11.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 11.5.4. Recent Development
- 11.6. Beats Electronics (Apple, Inc.)
- 11.6.1. Company Overview
- 11.6.2. Financial Performance
- 11.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 11.6.4. Recent Development
- 11.7. Harman International Industries, Inc
- 11.7.1. Company Overview
- 11.7.2. Financial Performance
- 11.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 11.7.4. Recent Development
- 11.8. Plantronics Pty Ltd
- 11.8.1. Company Overview
- 11.8.2. Financial Performance
- 11.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 11.8.4. Recent Development
- 11.9. Philips Electronics Ltd
- 11.9.1. Company Overview
- 11.9.2. Financial Performance
- 11.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 11.9.4. Recent Development
- 11.10. Bose Corporation
- 11.10.1. Company Overview
- 11.10.2. Financial Performance
- 11.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 11.10.4. Recent Development