Video Streaming Market Report 2026

The video streaming market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $852.25 billion in 2025 to $1.03 trillion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising broadband internet penetration, increased smartphone and smart tv adoption, growth of social media video consumption, declining data storage costs, expansion of OTT platforms.

The video streaming market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.1 trillion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to 5g network rollout acceleration, rising demand for immersive video experiences, increasing investment in original digital content, growth of cloud-based content delivery networks, monetization through targeted digital advertising. Major trends in the forecast period include cloud-native streaming platform adoption, growth of live and interactive streaming formats, expansion of advertisement-based video streaming models, multi-device and cross-platform content accessibility, localization and regional content production.

The surge in demand for media and entertainment is poised to drive the expansion of the video streaming market in the foreseeable future. Media and entertainment comprise a wide-ranging sector involving the creation, dissemination, and consumption of diverse content aimed at informing, entertaining, and engaging audiences. This heightened demand stems from various factors, including shifts in consumer behavior, the proliferation of content diversity, the influence of social media, and innovative content delivery methods. Video streaming offers flexibility, convenience, and a wide array of content options within media and entertainment platforms, facilitating broader audience outreach, cost-effective distribution, valuable data analytics, multiple revenue streams, and increased viewer interaction. For instance, in January 2024, the Digital Entertainment and Retail Association (ERA) reported a 9.6% growth in UK spending on music streaming subscriptions, vinyl records, and compact discs (CDs) in 2023, up from 5% in 2022. Additionally, the UK entertainment market expanded by 7% throughout 2023. Hence, the escalating consumer investment in media and entertainment fuels the growth of the video streaming market.

Leading companies in the video streaming market are concentrating on pioneering technologies, such as adaptive video optimization technology, to ensure a smooth and optimized streaming experience for users across diverse platforms and devices. Adaptive video optimization technology employs advanced algorithms to dynamically regulate video quality based on factors such as network conditions, device capabilities, and available bandwidth. This guarantees superior viewing experiences by maintaining high-quality video playback, even in challenging network scenarios. For instance, in May 2024, Agora, a US-based provider of video streaming services, introduced Adaptive Video Optimization (AVO) paired with support for the AV1 video codec. This technology harnesses a suite of sophisticated machine-learning algorithms to address prevalent challenges, dynamically adjusting video quality in response to varying network conditions, device specifications, and bandwidth availability. Consequently, it ensures exceptional video quality and optimal performance, even amidst fluctuating network conditions.

In October 2024, Amazon.com, Inc., a U.S.-based technology company, acquired MX Player Private Limited for USD 250 million. Through this acquisition, Amazon aims to strengthen its position in India's streaming market by merging MX Player with its existing service, miniTV. This integration will create a comprehensive platform that offers a diverse range of premium content for free, while utilizing advanced advertising capabilities to attract a larger audience and build stronger relationships with advertisers. MX Player Private Limited, an India-based company, offers a wide array of films, web series, and shows.

Major companies operating in the video streaming market are Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Inc., Paramount, Discovery Communications Inc., Hulu LLC, Disney, iQIYI Inc., Apple TV, Viaplay Group AB, DAZN Group, YouTube, Hotstar, Crunchyroll Inc., Tubi Inc., Kaltura Inc., Viki Inc., SonyLIV, Sling TV LLC, Funimation Productions Ltd., Pluto TV, Peacock, BritBox, Acorn TV, Voot, Shudder LLC.

North America was the largest region in the video Streaming market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the video streaming market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the video streaming market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The video streaming market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as video streaming for managed services, video streaming for consulting, subscription video on demand and video streaming for training & support. 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.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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