Search Engines in the UK - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2024-2029)

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The Search Engine industry is highly concentrated, with three companies controlling almost the entire industry; the largest company in the industry, Alphabet Inc, has a market share greater than 90% in 2022-23. Search engines provide web portals that generate and maintain extensive databases of internet addresses. Industry participants generate the majority, if not all, of their revenue from advertising. Technological growth has resulted in more households being connected to the internet, and a boom in e-commerce has made the industry increasingly innovative.

This industry covers the operation of search engines and other websites that act as portals to the internet. Typically, these platforms allow users to search through and filter the information available on the internet. Firms generate revenue by selling advertising space or sponsoring search results presented to portal users.

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.