Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2015-2030)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 1.3 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $5.0bn in 2025.
Trends and Insights
Manufacturers lean on premiumization in response to advanced semiconductors
- Consumer preferences are rapidly shifting in the audio equipment market, with an evident divide between those prioritizing affordability and those seeking advanced features. A 2024 survey by SoundGuys reveals that while 40.7% of respondents still prefer headphones or earbuds priced at $100 or less, a notable 32.1% are willing to invest in products priced close to $200. This shift prompts manufacturers to reevaluate their strategies by incorporating more advanced features to justify higher price tags.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2025-2030)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Innovative semiconductor HBM chips drive promising future for audio devices
- The emergence of High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM) chips will transform the industry by providing a solution for devices that require rapid data processing capabilities. These chips support the smooth operation of audio devices by reducing latency and faster information processing, effectively preventing glitches and playback disruptions.
Biggest companies in the Audio & Video Equipment Manufacturing in the US
| Company | Market Share (%)
2025 | Revenue ($m)
2025 | Profit ($m)
2025 | Profit Margin (%)
2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Motorola Solutions, inc. | 604.5 | 152.9 | 25.3 | |
Vizio, Inc. | 557.5 | 8.2 | 1.5 | |
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd | 429.5 | 9.1 | 2.1 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including TVs and accessories, Speakers and Automotive audio equipment. TVs and accessories is the largest segment of the Audio & Video Equipment Manufacturing in the US.
Trends and Insights
Headphones and earbuds see prolific use in professional and personal life, expands other segment
- This segment features personalized audio equipment like headphones and earbuds. These items, which are becoming almost ubiquitous with smartphones and computers, facilitate personal audio experiences, allowing users to listen privately to music or videos. The convenience and functionality of these devices suit varied contemporary needs.
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About this industry
Industry definition
This industry includes producers of electronic audio and video devices designed for home entertainment setups, automotive systems and public environments. It does not include producers of photographic gear or telephone answering devices.
What's included in this industry?
Manufacturing TV receiversManufacturing radio receiversManufacturing CD playersManufacturing DVD, DVR and Blu-ray playersManufacturing loudspeaker and commercial sound equipmentManufacturing automobile audio equipmentCompanies
Motorola Solutions, inc.Vizio, Inc.Samsung Electronics Co LtdPurchase this report to view all 24 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
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NAICS 33431 - Audio & Video Equipment Manufacturing in the US
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
Manufacturers are driving premiumization by enhancing audio equipment features. With consumer markets leaning towards advanced capabilities like superior ANC and longer batte...
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 (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Employees, including historical (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Businesses, including historical (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Profit, including historical (2015-2025)
- 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
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Analyst insight
High-performance audio is a must-have across various industries. From theaters to amusement parks, businesses have invested in quality speakers to enhance experiences by deli...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
- International Trade
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2025
- Product innovation level
- Total imports, level and trend
- Total exports, level and trend
- Trade Balance
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2025
- Major market segmentation in 2025
- 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
Thanks to its booming tech sector, the West is a hotspot for audio-video manufacturers. Silicon Valley's innovations attract businesses aiming to be at the forefront of techn...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each state
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2025
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each state in 2025
- Number and share of revenue each state accounts for in 2025
- Number and share of wages each state accounts for in 2025
- Number and share of employees in each state in 2025
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
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Analyst insights
There’s no proper substitute for quality sound in commercial settings. These products have become deeply embedded in various industries, enhancing experiences and functionali...
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- 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 2020-2025
- 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
There isn't a major company in this industry. Low export activity constrains domestic manufacturing needs, leaving them with a smaller market and shrinking their influence.
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2021 through 2025
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2025
- Overview of Motorola Solutions, inc.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2019 through 2025
- Overview of Vizio, Inc.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2019 through 2025
- Overview of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2019 through 2025
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for 21 additional companies
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Motorola Solutions, inc., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Vizio, Inc., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for 21 additional companies
External Environment
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Analyst insights
The EPA's upcoming PFAS regulation could shake up the electronics industry. Companies must report PFAS usage, essential in heat-resistant electronics, from 2011 to 2023, push...
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- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2015-2030)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2015-2030)
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
Premiumization strategies are helping companies maintain profitability in the competitive market. By focusing on innovative advertising and premium products, they cushion aga...
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 2025
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2025
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Industry Multiples (2018-2023)
- Industry Tax Structure (2018-2023)
- Income Statement (2018-2023)
- Balance Sheet (2018-2023)
- Liquidity Ratios (2018-2023)
- Coverage Ratios (2018-2023)
- Leverage Ratios (2018-2023)
- Operating Ratios (2018-2023)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2015-2030)
- Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
- Employees per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- Average Wage (2015-2030)
- Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
- Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
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 (2015-2030)
- IVA (2015-2030)
- Establishments (2015-2030)
- Enterprises (2015-2030)
- Employment (2015-2030)
- Exports (2015-2030)
- Imports (2015-2030)
- Wages (2015-2030)
Top Questions Answered
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What is the market size of the Audio & Video Equipment Manufacturing in the US industry in United States in 2025?
The market size of the Audio & Video Equipment Manufacturing in the US industry in United States is $5.0bn in 2025.
How many businesses are there in the Audio & Video Equipment Manufacturing in the US industry in 2025?
There are 916 businesses in the Audio & Video Equipment Manufacturing in the US industry in United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 3.1 % between 2020 and 2025.
Has the Audio & Video Equipment Manufacturing in the US industry in United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Audio & Video Equipment Manufacturing in the US industry in United States has been growing at a CAGR of 1.3 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Audio & Video Equipment Manufacturing in the US industry in United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Audio & Video Equipment Manufacturing in the US industry in United States is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Audio & Video Equipment Manufacturing in the US market in United States?
The biggest companies operating in the Audio & Video Equipment Manufacturing market in United States are Motorola Solutions, inc., Vizio, Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
What does the Audio & Video Equipment Manufacturing in the US in United States include?
Manufacturing TV receivers and Manufacturing radio receivers are part of the Audio & Video Equipment Manufacturing in the US industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Audio & Video Equipment Manufacturing in the US in United States?
The company holding the most market share in United States is Motorola Solutions, inc..
How competitive is the Audio & Video Equipment Manufacturing in the US industry in United States?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Audio & Video Equipment Manufacturing in the US industry in United States.
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