Augmented Reality in Marketing Market Report 2025

The augmented reality in marketing market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $5.23 billion in 2024 to $5.84 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to enhanced consumer engagement, novelty and innovation appeal, brand differentiation strategies, increased smartphone adoption, and interactive product visualization.

The augmented reality in marketing market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10.23 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing e-commerce integration, expanded social media applications, adoption in event marketing, and enhanced data analytics and insights. Major trends in the forecast period include the implementation of virtual try-on experiences, development of AR-enhanced packaging, incorporation in location-based marketing, expansion in event marketing, and utilization of AR analytics for performance measurement.

The augmented reality in marketing market is poised for growth owing to the surging demand for AR in retail and e-commerce sectors. Augmented reality (AR) is becoming pivotal in retail by driving ingenious retail experiences that influence consumer purchasing decisions. It is transforming e-commerce by enabling digital product trials in customers' homes or through AR filters for face and body, reducing return rates. Shopify's data in July 2022 indicated a 250% increase in retail conversion rates for brands adopting AR. Additionally, Houzz reported that AR users spent 2.7 times longer on the app and made purchases 11 times more frequently. Thus, the escalating demand for AR in retail and e-commerce is poised to fuel augmented reality in marketing.

The upsurge in smartphone adoption is set to propel the growth of augmented reality in marketing. Augmented reality's utilization in marketing leverages smartphones to deliver enhanced consumer engagement through digital overlays in the real-world environment via the device's camera and display. As per Uswitch Limited's findings in February 2023, the UK witnessed a 3.8% surge in mobile connections, totaling 71.8 million by 2022. Projections suggest that by 2025, nearly 95% of the UK's anticipated population of 68.3 million will own smartphones, around 65 million individuals. Therefore, the rising smartphone adoption is instrumental in driving the expansion of augmented reality in the marketing market.

Leading companies in the augmented reality marketing sector are introducing innovative solutions that leverage advanced technologies, such as AR out-of-home campaigns, to enhance customer engagement and create immersive brand experiences. AR out-of-home campaigns involve marketing strategies that utilize augmented reality technology in public spaces to provide interactive and engaging experiences for consumers. For example, in September 2023, Coca-Cola, a U.S.-based beverage company, launched the "TakeATaste Now" AR out-of-home campaign. This initiative combines augmented reality with digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising, enabling consumers to engage with digital screens through their mobile devices. By scanning QR codes on billboards, fans can virtually "grab" a Coca-Cola Zero Sugar bottle and redeem a voucher for a complimentary 500ml bottle at Tesco stores, including the Cherry variant.

Major players in the augmented reality in marketing market are prioritizing next-generation marketing solutions, notably adopting an augmented reality (AR) platform-agnostic approach. This approach involves crafting applications or content compatible with diverse AR devices and platforms, transcending limitations associated with specific hardware or software ecosystems. For instance, We Are Social Inc. unveiled Make My Day in August 2023, the world’s premier augmented performance marketing agency. Backed by We Are Social, Make My Day focuses on empowering marketers to unlock AR's full potential, evolving from standalone executions to multi-platform campaigns that complement broader marketing strategies. Its platform-agnostic approach enables AR activations across various social networks such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

In May 2022, Google, a prominent multinational technology company based in the US, completed the acquisition of Raxium for a sum of $1 billion. This strategic acquisition aims to bolster Google's array of offerings in the realm of next-generation augmented, virtual, and mixed reality headsets, particularly amidst the rising interest surrounding the metaverse concept. Raxium, a US-based company, specializes in AR within the marketing market, thereby augmenting Google's capabilities in this dynamic sector.

Major companies operating in the augmented reality in marketing market include Microsoft Corporation, Google LLC, Sony Corporation, Magic Leap Incorporated, Wikitude GmbH, Zugara Inc., Apple Inc., Blippar Limited, Infinity Augmented Reality Limited, Niantic Inc., Zappar Limited., PTC Inc., Daqri LLC, Lenovo, Seiko Epson, Vuzix, Alphabet Inc., Meta Platforms Inc., Snapchat, HP Autonomy, Augment, Marxent, Catchoom, Vuforia (PTC), ViewAR, Upskill, Scope AR, Adtile Technologies, Inlighten, Total Immersion, Re’Flekt, Vertebrae, 8th Wall Inc., Mirum Agency, INDEstry, Third Aurora.

North America was the largest market share in the augmented reality in marketing market in 2024. The regions covered in the augmented reality in marketing market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the augmented reality in marketing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Augmented reality (AR) in marketing refers to the dynamic integration of digital information into marketing strategies, enabling businesses to heighten their marketing efforts and foster increased engagement via mobile devices, providing clients with unique and immersive experiences.

The key components within the augmented reality marketing landscape encompass both hardware and software. Hardware components integral to AR marketing include sensors/tracking mechanisms, input devices, and CPU and display/output devices. These components are utilized across various device types, including head-mounted displays, smart glasses, head-up displays, handheld devices, stationary AR systems, and others. These devices leverage diverse technologies such as marker-based AR, markerless AR, and anchor-based AR. Applications of augmented reality in marketing span across a spectrum of industries, including consumer markets, commercial sectors, enterprises, healthcare, aerospace and defense, energy, automotive, and various others, demonstrating the versatility of AR technology in enhancing experiences and engagements across diverse fields.

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The augmented reality in marketing includes revenues earned by entities by providing marketing services through AR technology. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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