The Audio Codec Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The market size of the audio codec has been increasing stably over the years. In 2024, it was valued at $9.56 billion and is projected to expand to $9.96 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2%.
The Audio Codec Global Market is anticipated to expand to $12.79 billion in 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Audio Codec Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The key drivers in the audio codec market are:
• Expansion of 5G technology and the Internet of Things (IoT)
• Increase in augmented and virtual reality technologies
• Growth in automotive audio systems
• The integration of edge computing with customisable adaptability.
The audio codec market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Component: Hardware, Software
2) By Function: With Dedicated Digital Signal Processor (DSP), Without Dedicated Digital Signal Processor (DSP)
3) By Application: Desktop And Laptop, Mobile Phone And Tablet, Music And Media Device And Home Theatre, Television And Gaming Console, Headphone, Headset, And Wearable Devices, Automotive Infotainment
The key trends in the audio codec market are:
• Software and app development is a major emerging trend in the audio codec market.
• low-latency codecs are becoming more prominent.
• AI-powered audio codecs are emerging as a new trend.
• There is a rising trend for enhanced audio quality control and adaptive bitrate streaming.
The major players in the audio codec market are:
• Apple Inc
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the audio codec market in 2024