Market Overview:
The global podcast player market is segmented on the basis of type, application and region. The type segment is further divided into iOS podcast apps, Android podcast apps and others. The application segment is further divided into smartphone, computer, tablet and others. The regions covered in the study are North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Middle East & Africa. The global podcast player market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.5% from 2018 to 2030. Some of the major factors driving the growth of this market include increasing penetration of smartphones and other digital devices worldwide coupled with rising demand for on-demand audio content among consumers across different geographies.
Product Definition:
A podcast player is a software application that allows users to listen to podcasts. Podcasts are episodic series of audio, video, or text files that can be downloaded and played on portable devices such as smartphones and tablets, or streamed online.
IOS Podcast Apps:
IOS podcast apps are audio streaming applications that can be used to listen to podcasts on the go. The application is available for free download in the app store and has gained popularity due to its ease of use and convenience over other podcasting solutions such as Windows Media Player or Real player.
Android Podcast Apps:
Android podcast apps are tools that help in creating, editing and publishing podcasts. It is an app developed for Android devices which helps in managing all the aspects of a podcast such as scheduling, recording, content management and distribution. The main function of this application is to create and manage episodes which can be published online or on a user-defined channel. This application also allows the users to promote their shows by allowing them to design covers for their podcasts along with providing analytics about listenership etc.
Application Insights:
The smartphone application segment dominated the global podcast player market in 2017. The growing use of smartphones has led to an increased demand for apps that can play podcasts. Smartphone manufacturers have been focusing on including features such as Podcasts app, Stitcher Radio, and TuneIn Radio within their phones. For instance, in March 2018, Samsung launched Galaxy S9 with a built-in Podcasts app along with other new features such as AR Emoji and Dual Aperture Mode for better camera performance.
Tablet application is expected to grow at a significant rate over the forecast period owing to its ability to access more content from different sources than smartphones or computers speakers can offer. Moreover, users are preferring tablets over laptops or PCs due to their portability and convenience while listening podcasts anywhere they go which is further driving the growth of tablet applications across regions globally.
Regional Analysis:
North America dominated the global podcast player market in 2017. The region is expected to maintain its dominance over the forecast period. This can be attributed to increasing smartphone penetration, high usage of internet-enabled devices, and growing popularity of digital content among listeners. Moreover, rising number of IOS app downloads and Android app installations has fueled regional growth.
Asia Pacific is anticipated to witness significant growth over the next eight years owing to increasing adoption of smartphones and changing lifestyles in developing economies including India and China.
Growth Factors:
- Increasing demand for on-demand content: The popularity of podcasts is increasing due to the convenience and flexibility they offer. This has led to an increase in demand for podcast players, which can be used to access a variety of content on-demand.
- Proliferation of smartphones and other mobile devices: With the advent of smartphones and other mobile devices, there has been a surge in the use of podcast players as these devices provide easy access to podcasts.
- Growing number of podcasters: The number of podcasters is growing rapidly as more people are realizing the potential benefits offered by this medium. This is leading to an increase in the availability of quality content, which is driving demand for podcast players.
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
Podcast Player Market Research Report
By Type
IOS Podcast Apps, Android Podcast Apps, Others
By Application
Smartphone, Computer, Tablet, Others
By Companies
Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Podbean, Player FM, TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio, ICatcher, PodCruncher, Downcast
Regions Covered
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA
Base Year
2021
Historical Year
2019 to 2020 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability)
Forecast Year
2030
Number of Pages
166
Number of Tables & Figures
117
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global Podcast Player Market Report Segments:
The global Podcast Player market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
IOS Podcast Apps, Android Podcast Apps, Others
The product segment provides information about the market share of each product and the respective CAGR during the forecast period. It lays out information about the product pricing parameters, trends, and profits that provides in-depth insights of the market. Furthermore, it discusses latest product developments & innovation in the market.
Applications
Smartphone, Computer, Tablet, Others
The application segment fragments various applications of the product and provides information on the market share and growth rate of each application segment. It discusses the potential future applications of the products and driving and restraining factors of each application segment.
Some of the companies that are profiled in this report are:
- Apple Podcasts
- Spotify
- Stitcher
- Castbox
- Overcast
- Google Podcasts
- Pocket Casts
- Podbean
- Player FM
- TuneIn Radio
- iHeart Radio
- ICatcher
- PodCruncher
- Downcast
Highlights of The Podcast Player Market Report:
- The market structure and projections for the coming years.
- Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of market.
- Historical data and forecast.
- Estimations for the forecast period 2030.
- Developments and trends in the market.
- By Type:
- IOS Podcast Apps
- Android Podcast Apps
- Others
- By Application:
- Smartphone
- Computer
- Tablet
- Others
- Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
- Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
- Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
- Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.
We have studied the Podcast Player Market in 360 degrees via. both primary & secondary research methodologies. This helped us in building an understanding of the current market dynamics, supply-demand gap, pricing trends, product preferences, consumer patterns & so on. The findings were further validated through primary research with industry experts & opinion leaders across countries. The data is further compiled & validated through various market estimation & data validation methodologies. Further, we also have our in-house data forecasting model to predict market growth up to 2030.
Regional Analysis
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
Note: A country of choice can be added in the report at no extra cost. If more than one country needs to be added, the research quote will vary accordingly.
The geographical analysis part of the report provides information about the product sales in terms of volume and revenue in regions. It lays out potential opportunities for the new entrants, emerging players, and major players in the region. The regional analysis is done after considering the socio-economic factors and government regulations of the countries in the regions.
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Frequently Asked Questions?
Podcast Player is a free and open source media player for podcasts. It can be used to play back episodes of individual podcasts or entire seasons of a podcast series.
Some of the key players operating in the podcast player market are Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Podbean, Player FM, TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio, ICatcher, PodCruncher, Downcast.
The podcast player market is expected to register a CAGR of 10.5%.
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Chapter 2 Assumptions and Acronyms Used
Chapter 3 Research Methodology
Chapter 4 Podcast Player Market Overview
4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 Market Taxonomy
4.1.2 Market Definition
4.1.3 Macro-Economic Factors Impacting the Market Growth
4.2 Podcast Player Market Dynamics
4.2.1 Market Drivers
4.2.2 Market Restraints
4.2.3 Market Opportunity
4.3 Podcast Player Market - Supply Chain Analysis
4.3.1 List of Key Suppliers
4.3.2 List of Key Distributors
4.3.3 List of Key Consumers
4.4 Key Forces Shaping the Podcast Player Market
4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.4.3 Threat of Substitution
4.4.4 Threat of New Entrants
4.4.5 Competitive Rivalry
4.5 Global Podcast Player Market Size & Forecast, 2020-2028
4.5.1 Podcast Player Market Size and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2 Podcast Player Market Absolute $ Opportunity
Chapter 5 Global Market Analysis and Forecast by Type
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Type
5.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
5.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
5.2 Market Size Forecast by Type
5.2.1 IOS Podcast Apps
5.2.2 Android Podcast Apps
5.2.3 Others
5.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
Chapter 6 Global Market Analysis and Forecast by Applications
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Applications
6.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
6.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
6.2 Market Size Forecast by Applications
6.2.1 Smartphone
6.2.2 Computer
6.2.3 Tablet
6.2.4 Others
6.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 7 Global Podcast Player Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Region
7.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
7.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
7.2 Podcast Player Market Size Forecast by Region
7.2.1 North America
7.2.2 Europe
7.2.3 Asia Pacific
7.2.4 Latin America
7.2.5 Middle East & Africa (MEA)
7.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Region
Chapter 8 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Impact
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Current & Future Impact Analysis
8.3 Economic Impact Analysis
8.4 Government Policies
8.5 Investment Scenario
Chapter 9 North America Analysis and Forecast
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America Market Size Forecast by Country
9.2.1 U.S.
9.2.2 Canada
9.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
9.6 North America Market Size Forecast by Type
9.6.1 IOS Podcast Apps
9.6.2 Android Podcast Apps
9.6.3 Others
9.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
9.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
9.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
9.10 North America Market Size Forecast by Applications
9.10.1 Smartphone
9.10.2 Computer
9.10.3 Tablet
9.10.4 Others
9.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
9.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
9.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 10 Europe Analysis and Forecast
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Europe Market Size Forecast by Country
10.2.1 Germany
10.2.2 France
10.2.3 Italy
10.2.4 U.K.
10.2.5 Spain
10.2.6 Russia
10.2.7 Rest of Europe
10.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
10.6 Europe Market Size Forecast by Type
10.6.1 IOS Podcast Apps
10.6.2 Android Podcast Apps
10.6.3 Others
10.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
10.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
10.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
10.10 Europe Market Size Forecast by Applications
10.10.1 Smartphone
10.10.2 Computer
10.10.3 Tablet
10.10.4 Others
10.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
10.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
10.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 11 Asia Pacific Analysis and Forecast
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Asia Pacific Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.1 China
11.2.2 Japan
11.2.3 South Korea
11.2.4 India
11.2.5 Australia
11.2.6 South East Asia (SEA)
11.2.7 Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
11.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
11.6 Asia Pacific Market Size Forecast by Type
11.6.1 IOS Podcast Apps
11.6.2 Android Podcast Apps
11.6.3 Others
11.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
11.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
11.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
11.10 Asia Pacific Market Size Forecast by Applications
11.10.1 Smartphone
11.10.2 Computer
11.10.3 Tablet
11.10.4 Others
11.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
11.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
11.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 12 Latin America Analysis and Forecast
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Latin America Market Size Forecast by Country
12.2.1 Brazil
12.2.2 Mexico
12.2.3 Rest of Latin America (LATAM)
12.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
12.6 Latin America Market Size Forecast by Type
12.6.1 IOS Podcast Apps
12.6.2 Android Podcast Apps
12.6.3 Others
12.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
12.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
12.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
12.10 Latin America Market Size Forecast by Applications
12.10.1 Smartphone
12.10.2 Computer
12.10.3 Tablet
12.10.4 Others
12.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
12.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
12.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 13 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Analysis and Forecast
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Market Size Forecast by Country
13.2.1 Saudi Arabia
13.2.2 South Africa
13.2.3 UAE
13.2.4 Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
13.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
13.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
13.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
13.6 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Market Size Forecast by Type
13.6.1 IOS Podcast Apps
13.6.2 Android Podcast Apps
13.6.3 Others
13.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
13.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
13.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
13.10 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Market Size Forecast by Applications
13.10.1 Smartphone
13.10.2 Computer
13.10.3 Tablet
13.10.4 Others
13.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
13.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
13.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 14 Competition Landscape
14.1 Podcast Player Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.2 Global Podcast Player Market: Market Share Analysis, 2019
14.3 Company Profiles (Details – Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.3.1 Apple Podcasts
14.3.2 Spotify
14.3.3 Stitcher
14.3.4 Castbox
14.3.5 Overcast
14.3.6 Google Podcasts
14.3.7 Pocket Casts
14.3.8 Podbean
14.3.9 Player FM
14.3.10 TuneIn Radio
14.3.11 iHeart Radio
14.3.12 ICatcher
14.3.13 PodCruncher
14.3.14 Downcast
