Reproduction of Recorded Media in Australia - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
Melbourne, Australia
Last Updated: January 2024
ANZSIC C1620Revenue
$421.1m
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$X.Xm
Employees
1,436
Businesses
385
Wages
$XXX.Xm
Reproduction of Recorded Media in Australia industry analysis
Online streaming and downloading have become the favoured method of purchasing media among consumers, strongly affecting the Reproduction of Recorded Media industry in recent years. Changing consumer preferences have wreaked havoc on the industry, leading to substantial drops in revenue. Demand for new digital media solutions has shot up, as these platforms allow users to access music, videos, software and games more easily than ever before. Barring structural changes in media formats, online media piracy has increasingly threatened manufacturers. Industry-wide revenue has been tumbling at an average annualised 4.3% over the past five years and is expected to total $421.1 million in 2023-24, when revenue will sink by an anticipated 4.1%.
Trends and Insights
- Digital media is hurting demand for physical recorded media. Consumers are increasingly opting for digital media alternatives as they tend to offer a larger array of options and a relatively low price.
- The volume of physical Blu-ray Disc, DVD and CD products has dropped significantly, to the detriment of the Reproduction of Recorded Media industry. Even so, a vinyl resurgence has provided industry manufacturers with a silver lining.
- Reproduction of recorded media manufacturers gravitate to the population centres. The most densely populated south-eastern states boast the vast majority of enterprises.
- Recorded media manufacturers face fierce competition from substitutes. Streaming services like Netflix and Spotify have increasingly eroded revenue from recorded media manufacturers.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 4.3 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $421.1m in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Digital media is encroaching on industry revenue
- Digital media's rising popularity, supported by greater bandwidth speeds and growing technology adaption, has stifled demand for physical media.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to decline over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Surging digital sales are expected to slash demand for physical media over the coming years
- Digital media sales, which represent the key external form of competition for physical media, are set to grow strongly moving forward, heightening competition for manufacturers of physical media.
Biggest companies in the Reproduction of Recorded Media in Australia
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue ($m)
2024 |
|---|---|---|
Technicolor | 33.9 | |
Dex Audio Pty Ltd | 5.0 | |
FATS Media Lab Pty Ltd | 3.5 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including CD duplication and replication services, DVD duplication and replication services and Blu-ray Disc duplication and replication services. CD duplication and replication services is the largest segment of the Reproduction of Recorded Media in Australia.
Trends and Insights
Online streaming services have encroached on CD duplication and replication services revenue
- Improving bandwidth speeds, technological adoption, changing consumer preferences and the rise of streaming via smartphones have contributed to a long-term weakening in CD manufacturing. For this reason, CD duplication and replication services have plunged as a share of revenue in recent years.
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Competitors
- Streaming Services in Australia
Complementors
- Motion Picture and Video Production in Australia
- Radio Broadcasting in Australia
- Music Publishing and Sound Recording in Australia
- Software Publishing in Australia
International industries
- Recordable Media Manufacturing in the US
- Audio & Video Equipment Manufacturing in Canada
- Software Publishing in the UK
- Software Development in China
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Industry companies reproduce pre-recorded audio, video, software and other data on physical media formats, including electronic, optical and magnetic media. Physical media types include vinyl records and also CD, DVD and Blu-ray Disc products.
What's included in this industry?
CD duplication and replication servicesDVD duplication and replication servicesBlu-ray Disc duplication and replication servicesPre-recorded vinyl record reproductionPre-recorded video cassette reproductionCompanies
TechnicolorDex Audio Pty LtdFATS Media Lab Pty LtdPurchase this report to view all 5 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
PEER-TO-PEERBLU-RAY DISCDIGITAL MEDIACLOUD COMPUTINGREPLICATIONDUPLICATIONMASTERINGIndustry Code
ANZSIC 1620 - Reproduction of Recorded Media in Australia
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Digital media is hurting demand for physical recorded media. Consumers are increasingly opting for digital media alternatives as they tend to offer a larger array of options ...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
The volume of physical Blu-ray Disc, DVD and CD products has dropped significantly, to the detriment of the Reproduction of Recorded Media industry. Even so, a vinyl resurgen...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
- International Trade
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
- Total imports, level and trend
- Total exports, level and trend
- Trade Balance
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
- International trade, including imports by country and exports by country
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
- Recent trends in import and export volumes, country of origin or destination, and expected future trends
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
Reproduction of recorded media manufacturers gravitate to the population centres. The most densely populated south-eastern states boast the vast majority of enterprises.
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across Asia Pacific, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Recorded media manufacturers face fierce competition from substitutes. Streaming services like Netflix and Spotify have increasingly eroded revenue from recorded media manufa...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
Reproduction of recorded media firms have endured challenging operating conditions in recent years. Former major player, Regency Media Pty Ltd entered into administration in ...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
- Overview of Technicolor's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Dex Audio Pty Ltd's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of FATS Media Lab Pty Ltd's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for 2 additional companies
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Technicolor, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Dex Audio Pty Ltd, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for FATS Media Lab Pty Ltd, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for 2 additional companies
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Reproduction of recorded media manufacturers must adhere to copyright and piracy laws. The Copyright Act 1968 helps prevent copyright infringements and has a large impact on ...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Profitability is dwindling for recorded media manufacturers. Intensifying price-based competition and fierce external competition from online platforms have squeezed industry...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Methodology
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What data sources do IBISWorld analysts use?
Each industry report incorporates data and research from government databases, industry-specific sources, industry contacts, and our own proprietary database of statistics and analysis to provide balanced, independent and accurate insights.
Key data sources in Australia include:
- Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Australian Taxation Office
- Australian Securities & Investments Commission
Analysts also use industry specific sources to complement catch-all sources, although their perspective may focus on a particular organization or representative body, rather than a clear overview of all industry operations. However, when balanced against other perspectives, industry-specific sources provide insights into industry trends.
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- Industry and trade associations
- Industry federations or regulators
- Major industry players annual or quarterly filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Reproduction of Recorded Media industry in Australia in 2024?
The market size of the Reproduction of Recorded Media industry in Australia is $421.1m in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Reproduction of Recorded Media in Australia industry in 2024?
There are 385 businesses in the Reproduction of Recorded Media industry in Australia, which has grown at a CAGR of 2.1 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Reproduction of Recorded Media industry in Australia grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Reproduction of Recorded Media industry in Australia has been declining at a CAGR of 4.3 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Reproduction of Recorded Media industry in Australia over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Reproduction of Recorded Media industry in Australia is expected to decline.
What are the biggest companies in the Reproduction of Recorded Media market in Australia?
The biggest companies operating in the Reproduction of Recorded Media market in Australia are Technicolor, Dex Audio Pty Ltd and FATS Media Lab Pty Ltd
What does the Reproduction of Recorded Media in Australia include?
CD duplication and replication services and DVD duplication and replication services are part of the Reproduction of Recorded Media industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Reproduction of Recorded Media in Australia?
The company holding the most market share in Australia is Technicolor.
How competitive is the Reproduction of Recorded Media industry in Australia?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Reproduction of Recorded Media industry in Australia.
