U.S. Licensed Merchandise Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033

The licensed merchandise market in the United States is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 130.0 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 7.4% is expected of the United States licensed merchandise market from 2026 to 2033.
Revenue, 2025 (US$M)
$74.0
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$130.0
CAGR, 2026 - 2033
7.4%
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U.S. licensed merchandise market highlights

  • The U.S. licensed merchandise market generated a revenue of USD 74.0 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 130.0 million by 2033.
  • The U.S. market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.4% from 2026 to 2033.
  • In terms of segment, apparel was the largest revenue generating product in 2025.
  • Entertainment is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Licensed merchandise market data book summary

Market revenue in 2025USD 74.0 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 130.0 million
Growth rate7.4% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segmentApparel
Fastest growing segmentEntertainment
Historical data2021 - 2024
Base year2025
Forecast period2026 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationApparel, Toys, Accessories, Home Decor, Entertainment, Others Category


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, U.S. accounted for 20.8% of the global licensed merchandise market in 2025.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • In North America, U.S. licensed merchandise market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • U.S. is the fastest growing regional market in North America and is projected to reach USD 130.0 million by 2033.

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Licensed Merchandise Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Jazwares View profile 1001-5000 Sunrise, Florida, United States, North America https://jazwares.com/
Mad Engine View profile 251-500 San Diego, California, United States, North America http://madengine.com
NBCUniversal View profile 10001+ New York, New York, United States, North America https://www.nbcuniversal.com/
Fanatics View profile 10001+ Jacksonville, Florida, United States, North America http://www.fanaticsinc.com
The Souled Store View profile 251-500 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Asia http://www.thesouledstore.com
Funko Inc Class A View profile 1252 2802 Wetmore Avenue, Everett, WA, United States, 98201 https://www.funko.com
Sanrio Co Ltd View profile 3259 1-11-1, Osaki, Shinagawa-Ku, Tokyo, Japan, 141-8603 http://www.sanrio.co.jp
Warner Bros. Discovery Inc Ordinary Shares - Class A View profile 35300 230 Park Avenue South, New York, NY, United States, 10003 https://www.wbd.com
The Walt Disney Co View profile 225000 500 South Buena Vista Street, Burbank, CA, United States, 91521 https://www.thewaltdisneycompany.com
Hasbro Inc View profile 5502 1027 Newport Avenue, P.O. Box 1059, Pawtucket, RI, United States, 02861 https://www.hasbro.com

U.S. licensed merchandise market outlook

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Apparel was the largest segment with a revenue share of 38.38% in 2025. Horizon Databook has segmented the U.S. licensed merchandise market based on apparel, toys, accessories, home decor, entertainment, others category covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.


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