U.S. Anime Merchandising Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The anime merchandising market in the United States is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 1,372.8 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 10.6% is expected of the United States anime merchandising market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$677.4
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$1,372.8
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
10.6%
Report Coverage
U.S.

U.S. anime merchandising market highlights

  • The U.S. anime merchandising market generated a revenue of USD 677.4 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 1,372.8 million by 2030.
  • The U.S. market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.6% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, figurine was the largest revenue generating product in 2023.
  • Books is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Anime merchandising market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 677.4 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 1,372.8 million
Growth rate10.6% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentFigurine
Fastest growing segmentBooks
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationFigurine, Clothing, Books, Board Games and Toys, Posters
Key market players worldwideBANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc, Sony Group Corp, AMC Networks Inc Class A, Studio Ghibli, Good Smile Company, TMS Entertainment, Atomic Weapons Establishment, Max Factory, Alter, Bioworld, Stronger, iMedicom


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, U.S. accounted for 6.8% of the global anime merchandising market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, Japan is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In North America, U.S. anime merchandising market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Canada is the fastest growing regional market in North America and is projected to reach USD 967.0 million by 2030.

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Figurine was the largest segment with a revenue share of 36.65% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the U.S. anime merchandising market based on figurine, clothing, books, board games and toys, posters covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The growing popularity of anime around the world has provided profitable opportunities for the anime merchandise sector. Selling products is a significant element of the anime market and is likely to develop significantly in the coming years. Anime enthusiasts are increasingly interested in purchasing products linked to their favorite shows.

Several fans believe that merchandising is critical to maintaining the fan community and supporting the anime industry. Another factor contributing to increased anime merchandising is the rising number of conventions such as FanimeCon (held in California), Sakura Expo (held in Japan), and across the world.

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U.S. anime merchandising market size, by product, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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