The video switcher market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The size of the market for video switchers has been expanding solidly over the past few years. It is expected to rise from $3.97 billion in 2024 to $4.31 billion in 2025, yielding a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%.
Factors behind this growth during the historic period include the transition from analog to digital broadcasting, increasing demand for high-definition content, the implementation of multicamera setups, the global advancement of broadcasting, and the development of broadcast standards.
The video switcher market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size for video switchers is poised for substantial expansion in the upcoming years, reaching a worth of $5.93 billion by 2029, with an annual growth rate of 8.3%.
This anticipated growth during the forecast period can be credited to factors such as the emergence of live streaming platforms, the upgrade to 4K and above, the incorporation of AI and automation, the development of virtual production, and the need for remote production solutions. The period of projection will see significant trends like hybrid production environments, improved user interaction, sustainability and energy efficiency, remote production and collaboration tools, and AI-assisted content creation.
Accelerating demand for digital media devices is anticipated to drive growth in the video switcher market. Digital media devices, including tools that record, process, transmit or display digital data, are increasingly desired due to the rise in devices such as smartphones, tablets and smart TVs. Popular with consumers seeking entertainment while on the move or easier access to digital content, video switchers are a crucial component of digital media devices. They provide smooth integration, control and management of varied video sources and assist in creating captivating content for audiences across diverse platforms and formats. For example, a report from US-based consumer news and advocacy group ConsumerAffairs in September 2023 revealed that around 97% of Americans were feature phone or smartphone owners in 2022. Predicted trends indicate the number of American smartphone users will rise, exceeding 364 million by 2040. Thus, the growing demand for digital media devices is fostering growth in the video switcher market.
The video switcher market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product Type: Production Switchers, Computer-based Switchers, Routing Switchers, Virtual Switchers, Hybrid Switchers, Other Product Types
2) By Technology: Analog Video Switcher, Digital Video Switchers
3) By Application: Live Event, Studio Production, Digital Signage
4) By End-Users: Sports Broadcasting, Studio Production, News Production, Post Production, Other End-Users
Subsegments:
1) By Production Switchers: Broadcast Production Switchers, Live Event Production Switchers, Multi-camera Production Switchers
2) By Computer-Based Switchers: Software-Based Video Switchers, Cloud-Based Video Switchers, PC-Based Switchers
3) By Routing Switchers: Sdi Routing Switchers, IP-Based Routing Switchers, Matrix Routing Switchers
4) By Virtual Switchers: Cloud-Based Virtual Switchers, Software-Defined Virtual Switchers, Remote Production Virtual Switchers
5) By Hybrid Switchers: Combination Of Hardware And Software Switchers, IP And Sdi Hybrid Switchers, Integrated Hybrid Video Switching Systems
6) By Other Product Types: Compact Switchers, Multi-format Video Switchers, Miniature Or Portable Video Switchers
Leading firms in the video switcher industry are aiming to capitalize on integrating cutting-edge technologies with innovative designs like modular design to achieve an upper hand in the market. The term modular design describes a product or system built with replaceable modules or components, facilitating adaptability, customization, and straightforward assembly or disassembly. For example, Ross Video, a broadcasting technology firm based in Canada, in April 2023, unveiled the Carbonite Ultra 60. It is a novel production switcher which enables media groups to handle larger, more intricate, and more strenuous productions. This switcher employs advanced technology that simplifies layering and transitions, equipped with onboard frame syncs, format converters, multiviewers, etc. The Carbonite Ultra 60 comes with a diverse range of connectivity options that accommodate various input and output sources such as cameras, graphic generators, playback gadgets, and more.
Major companies operating in the video switcher market report are:
• Roland Corporation
• Sony Corporation
• Panasonic Corporation
• Belden Inc.
• Crestron Electronics Inc.
• Barco NV
• Extron Electronics
• Asystems
• Ross Video
• Evertz Microsystems Limited
• Blackmagic Design Pty Ltd
• Grass Valley Group
• Miranda Technologies
• Imagine Communications
• Matrox
• Kramer Electronics
• Ikegami Tsushinki Co. Ltd.
• NewTek Inc.
• AJA Video Systems Inc.
• Atomos Limited
• TVU Networks Corporation
• PESA
• Datavideo Corporation
• Lightware Visual Engineering
• Systembase Limited
North America was the largest region in the video switcher market in 2024 and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the video switcher market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.