Global Wireless Headphones and Earphone Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2029

Global Wireless Headphones and Earphone Market, By Type (In-Ear and Over-Ear), Technology (Bluetooth, Near-Field Communication (NFC), Wi-Fi and Others), Application (Gaming and Virtual Reality, Music and Entertainment, Sports and Fitness and Others), Market Type (Mobile Inbox Market and Mobile Aftermarket), Distribution Channel (Online and Offline) – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2029.

Wireless Headphones and Earphone Market Analysis and Size

Increasing sophistication of headphones is one of the emerging trends, with solid volume growth and significant revenue growth. People prefer wireless headphones over other types of headphones. With more options for wireless headphones, smartphone manufacturers' vendor response is leading to the removal of the headphone jack. Consumer spending on upgraded headphones with better features has increased globally. This factor has increased the price of wireless headphones, generating more revenue. Wireless headphones manufacturers have created products for specific applications.

Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the wireless headphones and earphone market was valued at USD 3.21 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach the value of USD 15.45 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 21.70% during the forecast period. In addition to the insights on market scenarios such as market value, growth rate, segmentation, geographical coverage, and major players, the market reports curated by the Data Bridge Market Research also include in-depth expert analysis, geographically represented company-wise production and capacity, network layouts of distributors and partners, detailed and updated price trend analysis and deficit analysis of supply chain and demand.

Wireless Headphones and Earphone Market Scope and Segmentation

Market Definition

Wireless headphones are those that can be wirelessly connected to other smart devices such as televisions, laptops, or mobile phones via Bluetooth or NFC. As they lack wires, they are extremely convenient to use. They are powered by a battery, which must be charged according to their capacity. These headphones or earphones are available in a variety of designs and sizes to suit the needs of the customer.

Drivers

• High adoption of wireless technologies among consumers

Due to the convenience provided, particularly in terms of portability, adoption of wireless technology-enabled solutions or products has increased rapidly in recent years. For audio transmission between devices, wireless technologies such as Bluetooth, WI-Fi, and Airplay are currently used. Wireless connectivity technology provides numerous benefits, including mobility, ease of installation, lower costs, and user support. In addition, many audio devices, such as earbuds, are transitioning to dual-mode operation. All of these benefits boost wireless connectivity technology's market appeal.

• High penetration of smart devices around the world

Smart device penetration, such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, streaming media players, and other devices, is expected to drive demand for wireless earphones and wireless stereo headphones. Smartphone adoption has increased significantly in recent years, as smartphones have become an essential part of daily life and phone capabilities and new services continue to evolve. OnePlus, for instance, is focusing on wireless connected devices and introducing new smartphones which are only connected with wireless earphone devices. During the forecast period, this is expected to drive the wireless earbuds market share.

Opportunity

• Usability in day to day activities

The growing trend of using wireless headphones while exercising, driving, or doing other activities, as well as increased investments in R&D, are opportunities for the global wireless headphones and earphone market.

Restraints

• High cost and low profit

The device's range of connectivity is a growing issue in the wireless headphones and earphone market. In addition, there is a significant difference in the market today between wired and wireless earphones. Many tech enthusiasts believe that the price difference will deter many potential buyers.

This wireless headphones and earphone market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the wireless headphones and earphone market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, our team will help you take an informed market decision to achieve market growth.

Impact and Current Market Scenario of Raw Material Shortage and Shipping Delays

Data Bridge Market Research offers a high-level analysis of the market and delivers information by keeping in account the impact and current market environment of raw material shortage and shipping delays. This translates into assessing strategic possibilities, creating effective action plans, and assisting businesses in making important decisions.

Apart from the standard report, we also offer in-depth analysis of the procurement level from forecasted shipping delays, distributor mapping by region, commodity analysis, production analysis, price mapping trends, sourcing, category performance analysis, supply chain risk management solutions, advanced benchmarking, and other services for procurement and strategic support.

COVID-19 Impact on Wireless Headphones and Earphone Market

Lockdowns in major and most countries around the world, combined with diseases, have effectively shut down many industries for several months. That way, the actual effects of the disease on the wireless headphones and earphone market can be understood. Wireless headphones are a high-end accessory. The majority of consumers are interested in this device. Since the COVID-19 has disrupted supply channels, the workforce has been reduced due to social distancing. It has also reduced market demand because people in several countries have reduced their per capita expenditure. In such a case, the pandemic has had an impact on the wireless headphones and earphone market. However, markets began to normalise soon after the lockdowns were lifted. As a result, the prospect of tremendous growth in the near future remains promising.

Expected Impact of Economic Slowdown on the Pricing and Availability of Products

When economic activity slows, industries begin to suffer. The forecasted effects of the economic downturn on the pricing and accessibility of the products are taken into account in the market insight reports and intelligence services provided by DBMR. With this, our clients can typically keep one step ahead of their competitors, project their sales and revenue, and estimate their profit and loss expenditures.

Recent Developments

• In April 2022 OnePlus launched OnePlus Buds N to expand its product portfolio. The OnePlus Buds N features a flat stem. The device is available in two colours: white and black, and the earbuds have 12.4mm dynamic drivers that provide ultra-clear sound.
• On January 19, 2022 Noise expanded its audio portfolio, with the release of a new Bluetooth-enabled gaming neckband. The Noise Combat wireless headphones are equipped with ENC (Environmental Noise Cancellation) technology.
• On December 1, 2021 Imagine Marketing Limited (boAt) released its new Bluetooth earphones, the Boat Rockerz 330 Pro. This is the first pair of Bluetooth neckband earphones that claim to provide 60 hours of music playback on a single charge.

Global Wireless Headphones and Earphone Market Scope

The wireless headphones and earphone market is segmented on the basis of type, technology, application, market type and distribution channel. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyse meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Type

• In-Ear
• Over-Ear

Technology

• Bluetooth
• Near-Field Communication (NFC)
• Wi-Fi
• Others

Applications

• Gaming and Virtual Reality
• Music and Entertainment
• Sports and Fitness
• Others

Market type

• Mobile Inbox Market
• Mobile Aftermarket

Distribution channel

• Online
• Offline

Wireless Headphones and Earphone Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The wireless headphones and earphone market is analysed and market size insights and trends are provided by country, type, technology, application, market type and distribution channel as referenced above.

The countries covered in the wireless headphones and earphone market report are U.S., Canada and Mexico in North America, Germany, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Rest of Europe in Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Saudi Arabia, U.A.E, South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA), Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America as part of South America.

The global wireless headphones and earphone market is dominated by North America. The North American market is being propelled by an increase in smartphone users as well as technological advancements in wireless earphones. This market is expected to grow rapidly in order to meet consumers' implicit needs. In comparison to the total population, the United States had approximately 72% of smartphone users. This is expected to open up new opportunities for manufacturers in the North American wireless earphone market.

The wireless headphones and earphone market in China and Japan is expected to expand at the highest rate as smartphone penetration rises. India and China lead the global smartphone rankings, with 60% and 44% of the total population, respectively.

The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in market regulation that impact the current and future trends of the market. Data points like down-stream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of Global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.   

Competitive Landscape and Wireless Headphones and Earphone Market Share Analysis

The wireless headphones and earphone market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, Global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to wireless headphones and earphone market.

Some of the major players operating in the wireless headphones and earphone market are:

• Apple Inc. (U.S.)
• HARMAN International. (U.S.)
• Koninklijke Philips N.V., (Netherlands)
• Skullcandy (U.S.)
• Motorola Mobility LLC. (U.S.)
• Samsung. (South Korea)
• Bose Corporation (U.S.)
• Sony Electronics Corporation (Japan)
• Xiaomi (China)
• Audio-Technica Corporation (Japan)
• Dell Inc. (U.S.)
• GN Store Nord A/S (Denmark)
• Koss Corporation (U.S)
• Logitech. (Switzerland.)
• Microsoft (U.S.)
• Plantronics, Inc. (U.S.)
• Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
• ClearOne Inc. (U.S.)