Market Overview:
The global stock photos market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.5% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2030. The market growth can be attributed to the increasing demand for stock photos in various applications such as scientific research, books, newspapers, website building, advertising and others. North America is expected to hold the largest share of the global stock photos market in 2018 owing to the presence of major players in this region and rising demand for stock images from various industries. Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing region during the forecast period due to increasing adoption of digital technologies and growing online population.
Product Definition:
A stock photo is a photograph or other digital image that is offered for sale by a stock photography agency. Stock photos are taken by professional photographers and are usually used to illustrate an idea or concept, rather than to depict an actual person or event.
Free:
Free is a stock photography term that refers to images or videos that are licensed for use in various commercial purposes without the need to pay the copyright holder. The concept of free has been around since at least the early 20th century, but it's only recently gained traction as an acceptable and viable business model in many fields, including stock photos and videos.
Paid:
Paid is the compensation an image or a video producer receives from a company for using their property in an advertisement, film or TV show. In other words, it's the payment an individual gets for using another person/ company’s intellectual property in his/her own work without permission.
The paid use of stock images and videos has been on the rise over the past few years.
Application Insights:
The scientific research application segment held the largest share of over 70.0% in 2017. The need for visualizing data is increasing with the advent of digitalization, as it helps in comprehending and analyzing huge data more efficiently. Visualization techniques help enhance communication between researchers, facilitate collaboration, and advance knowledge discovery through effective information design & presentation. Thus rising demand for stock photos in scientific applications is expected to drive growth over the forecast period.
Regional Analysis:
North America dominated the global stock photos market in 2017. The region is expected to witness a considerable growth rate of 5.9% over the forecast period, owing to increasing demand for content and an increase in investment by companies for creating awareness among customers about their brands and products.
Asia Pacific is anticipated to be one of the fastest-growing regions during the forecast period owing to developing economies such as China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia & Thailand (IMT) region that are generating high demand due to rise in consumerism coupled with growing adoption of western culture & lifestyle which leads towards an increase in advertising activities leading towards a rise in need for stock images over IMT region.
Growth Factors:
- Increasing demand for visual content: The need for high-quality visuals is increasing day by day as it helps businesses to communicate their messages more effectively. This is driving the demand for stock photos, which are an easy and affordable way to get access to quality visuals.
- Proliferation of social media: Social media platforms are a great way to share images and videos, making them an essential part of online marketing strategies. As social media continues to grow in popularity, the demand for stock photos will also increase.
- Rise of mobile devices: With people spending more time on their mobile devices, there is a greater need for high-quality images that can be used across different platforms and screens sizes. This is another factor that is driving the growth of the stock photo market.
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
Stock Photos Market Research Report
By Type
Free, Paid
By Application
Scientific Research, Books, Newspapers, Website Building, Advertising, Other
By Companies
Masterfile, ImageSource, OJOimages, Cultura, Loopimages, Alamy, SuperStock, blendimages, RubberBall, Photononstop, ageFotostock, Johner, Topic, Datacraft, asiaimagesgroup, Eastphoto, Visual China
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
245
Number of Tables & Figures
172
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global Stock Photos Market Report Segments:
The global Stock Photos market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
Free, Paid
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
Scientific Research, Books, Newspapers, Website Building, Advertising, Other
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:
- Masterfile
- ImageSource
- OJOimages
- Cultura
- Loopimages
- Alamy
- SuperStock
- blendimages
- RubberBall
- Photononstop
- ageFotostock
- Johner
- Topic
- Datacraft
- asiaimagesgroup
- Eastphoto
- Visual China
Highlights of The Stock Photos 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:
- Free
- Paid
- By Application:
- Scientific Research
- Books, Newspapers
- Website Building
- Advertising
- Other
- 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 Stock Photos 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?
Stock photos are images that are licensed for use by businesses and individuals. They can be used on websites, in brochures, or in other marketing materials.
Some of the major companies in the stock photos market are Masterfile, ImageSource, OJOimages, Cultura, Loopimages, Alamy, SuperStock, blendimages, RubberBall, Photononstop, ageFotostock, Johner, Topic, Datacraft, asiaimagesgroup, Eastphoto, Visual China.
The stock photos market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 10.5%.
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Chapter 2 Assumptions and Acronyms Used
Chapter 3 Research Methodology
Chapter 4 Stock Photos 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 Stock Photos Market Dynamics 4.2.1 Market Drivers 4.2.2 Market Restraints 4.2.3 Market Opportunity 4.3 Stock Photos 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 Stock Photos 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 Stock Photos Market Size & Forecast, 2018-2028 4.5.1 Stock Photos Market Size and Y-o-Y Growth 4.5.2 Stock Photos Market Absolute $ Opportunity
Chapter 5 Global Stock Photos 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 Stock Photos Market Size Forecast by Type
5.2.1 Free
5.2.2 Paid
5.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
Chapter 6 Global Stock Photos 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 Stock Photos Market Size Forecast by Applications
6.2.1 Scientific Research
6.2.2 Books
6.2.3 Newspapers
6.2.4 Website Building
6.2.5 Advertising
6.2.6 Other
6.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 7 Global Stock Photos 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 Stock Photos 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 Stock Photos Analysis and Forecast
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America Stock Photos 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 Stock Photos Market Size Forecast by Type
9.6.1 Free
9.6.2 Paid
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 Stock Photos Market Size Forecast by Applications
9.10.1 Scientific Research
9.10.2 Books
9.10.3 Newspapers
9.10.4 Website Building
9.10.5 Advertising
9.10.6 Other
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 Stock Photos Analysis and Forecast
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Europe Stock Photos 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 Stock Photos Market Size Forecast by Type
10.6.1 Free
10.6.2 Paid
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 Stock Photos Market Size Forecast by Applications
10.10.1 Scientific Research
10.10.2 Books
10.10.3 Newspapers
10.10.4 Website Building
10.10.5 Advertising
10.10.6 Other
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 Stock Photos Analysis and Forecast
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Asia Pacific Stock Photos 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 Stock Photos Market Size Forecast by Type
11.6.1 Free
11.6.2 Paid
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 Stock Photos Market Size Forecast by Applications
11.10.1 Scientific Research
11.10.2 Books
11.10.3 Newspapers
11.10.4 Website Building
11.10.5 Advertising
11.10.6 Other
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 Stock Photos Analysis and Forecast
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Latin America Stock Photos 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 Stock Photos Market Size Forecast by Type
12.6.1 Free
12.6.2 Paid
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 Stock Photos Market Size Forecast by Applications
12.10.1 Scientific Research
12.10.2 Books
12.10.3 Newspapers
12.10.4 Website Building
12.10.5 Advertising
12.10.6 Other
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) Stock Photos Analysis and Forecast
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Stock Photos 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) Stock Photos Market Size Forecast by Type
13.6.1 Free
13.6.2 Paid
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) Stock Photos Market Size Forecast by Applications
13.10.1 Scientific Research
13.10.2 Books
13.10.3 Newspapers
13.10.4 Website Building
13.10.5 Advertising
13.10.6 Other
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 Stock Photos Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.2 Global Stock Photos Market: Market Share Analysis, 2019
14.3 Company Profiles (Details – Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.3.1 Masterfile
14.3.2 ImageSource
14.3.3 OJOimages
14.3.4 Cultura
14.3.5 Loopimages
14.3.6 Alamy
14.3.7 SuperStock
14.3.8 blendimages
14.3.9 RubberBall
14.3.10 Photononstop
14.3.11 ageFotostock
14.3.12 Johner
14.3.13 Topic
14.3.14 Datacraft
14.3.15 asiaimagesgroup
14.3.16 Eastphoto
14.3.17 Visual China