Middle East & Africa Manga Market Size & Outlook

The manga market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 360.0 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 20.6% is expected of Middle East & Africa manga market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$97.0
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$360.0
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
20.6%
Report Coverage
Middle East & Africa

MEA manga market highlights

  • The MEA manga market generated a revenue of USD 97.0 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 20.6% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, action & adventure was the largest revenue generating genre in 2023.
  • Romance & Drama is the most lucrative genre segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, South Africa is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.


MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 97.0 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 360.0 million
Growth rate20.6% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentAction & adventure
Fastest growing segmentRomance & Drama
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationAction & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Romance & Drama, Sports
Key market players worldwideBilibili Inc ADR, Kadokawa Corp, Media Do Co Ltd, Akita Shoten, Bungeishunju, Good Smile Company, Houbunsha, Kodansha, 7Seas Entertainment, Shogakukan, Shueisha, VIZ Media, Yen Press


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 0.7% of the global manga market in 2023.
  • Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • North America is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 3,887.4 million by 2030.

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Middle East & Africa manga market outlook

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Action & adventure was the largest segment with a revenue share of 36.39% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa manga market based on action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy, romance & drama, sports covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The Middle East and Africa (MEA) region is expected to grow at a CAGR of 20.6% over the forecast period. The surging fan base for manga characters, coupled with an increased standard of living and improved penetration of online video media, is boosting the market growth in this region.

Notably, the Middle East boasts a network of convention centers that host competitions and cosplay events that significantly observe the growing popularity of manga and anime characters among Middle East consumers. Furthermore, the region garners substantial revenue from comics, merchandise sales, and video games.

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Middle East & Africa Manga Market Outlook Share, 2023 & 2030 (US$M)

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