The global bluetooth headphones market size is anticipated to reach USD 24.36 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc., expanding at a CAGR of 6.8% from 2025 to 2030. The global market is witnessing incorporation of advanced technologies such as active noise cancellation, hand free calling, surrounded 3D sound, biometric monitoring, gesture recognition, and on board storage.
Incorporation of these products with smart home devices will fuel demand for wireless headphones. Furthermore, increasing awareness of various culture and music genre is expected to have a positive impact on the market growth. Moreover, advent of technologies such as incorporation of hearing aid within headphone will fuel demand for bluetooth headphones from 2019 to 2025.
In ear headset held the largest share of 46.9% in 2018 and is expected to maintain its lead throughout the forecast period. Technological advancements such as more talk time, improved sound quality, biometric sensor, and hand free calling are the key factors fueling demand for in ear bluetooth headphones over the forecast period. Over ear headphone is anticipated to witness significant growth in future. Growing popularity of these headsets among athletes and sportspersons owing to incorporation of advanced technologies and improved aesthetics and battery life is likely to fuel demand for over ear headphones from 2019 to 2025.
Online retail held a leading share of 49.2% in 2018 and is anticipated to witness the fastest growth over the forecast period. Increasing penetration of smartphones, exposure to digital media, and growing middle class population are expected to have a positive impact on the sales of wireless headphones through online channel. Expansion of pureplay giants such as Amazon and eBay in India and China and incorporation of same day delivery system by these players are expected fuel purchase of wireless headphone through online channel.
Asia Pacific held the largest share of 34.0% in 2018 and is anticipated to witness significant growth from 2019 to 2025. Increasing penetration of jack less mobile phones is a main factor anticipated to drive the regional market over the forecast period. In addition, increasing product availability at multi-branded stores and online retail is expected to fuel demand for wireless headset from 2019 to 2025.
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The in ear segment dominated the market with the largest revenue share of 47.5% in 2024, due to surging consumer demand for compact and portable audio solutions.
The over ear segment is expected to grow at a significant CAGR over the forecast period due to increasing consumer demand for high-quality sound and comfort, which over-ear headphones provide by fully enclosing the ears and enhancing audio immersion.
The online segment dominated the market with the largest revenue share in 2024 owing to the convenience and accessibility it offers to consumers.
North America bluetooth headphones market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 7.3% over the forecast period owing to the widespread adoption of advanced audio technology, enhancing sound quality and user experience.
The Asia Pacific dominated the global bluetooth headphones market in 2024, primarily driven by the rapid adoption of smartphones and increasing consumer demand for wireless audio solutions.
Grand View Research has segmented the global bluetooth headphones market by product, distribution channel, and region:
Bluetooth Headphones Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Over Ear
In Ear
On Ear
Bluetooth Headphones Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Multi-branded Store
Online
Exclusive Store
Bluetooth Headphones Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
UK
France
Italy
Spain
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
Australia
South Korea
Latin America
Brazil
Middle East and Africa (MEA)
South Africa
List of Key Players of Bluetooth Headphones Market
Sony Corporation
Apple Inc.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Bose Corporation
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG
Jabra (GN Store Nord A/S)
Beats Electronics LLC
Skullcandy, Inc.
Anker Innovations Limited (Soundcore)
Plantronics, Inc. (Poly)
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