Middle East & Africa Digital Advertising Market Size & Outlook
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MEA digital advertising market highlights
- The MEA digital advertising market generated a revenue of USD 31,987.6 million in 2024.
- The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 16.7% from 2025 to 2030.
- In terms of segment, smartphone was the largest revenue generating component in 2024.
- Smartphone is the most lucrative component segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
- Country-wise, South Africa is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.
MEA data book summary
| Market revenue in 2024 | USD 31,987.6 million |
| Market revenue in 2030 | USD 81,380.9 million |
| Growth rate | 16.7% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030) |
| Largest segment | Smartphone |
| Fastest growing segment | Smartphone |
| Historical data covered | 2018 - 2023 |
| Base year for estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast period covered | 2025 - 2030 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Computer, Smartphone |
| Key market players worldwide | Adobe Inc, Amazon.com Inc, AOL, Baidu Inc ADR, ByteDance, Dentsu Aegis Network, Rede Globo, IAC Inc Ordinary Shares - New, Meta Platforms Inc Class A, Microsoft Corp, Tencent Holdings Ltd ADR, Verizon Communications Inc, X (formerly Twitter) |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 6.5% of the global digital advertising market in 2024.
- Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
- Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 392,816.9 million by 2030.
Key Regions: U.S. , UK , Japan , Brazil , South Africa
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Digital Advertising Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentsu Aegis Network | View profile | 10001+ | London, England, United Kingdom, Europe | https://www.dentsu.com |
| Rede Globo | View profile | 10001+ | Rio De Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America | https://www.vempraglobo.com.br/ |
| ByteDance | View profile | 10001+ | Beijing, Beijing, China, Asia | http://bytedance.com |
| AOL | View profile | 5001-10000 | New York, New York, United States, North America | http://www.aol.com |
| IAC Inc Ordinary Shares - New | View profile | 9500 | 555 West 18th Street, New York, NY, United States, 10011 | https://www.iac.com |
| X (formerly Twitter) | View profile | 1001-5000 | San Francisco, California, United States, North America | https://twitter.com/home?lang=en |
| Verizon Communications Inc | View profile | 105400 | 1095 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, United States, 10036 | https://www.verizon.com |
| Baidu Inc ADR | View profile | 45500 | No. 10 Shangdi 10th Street, Baidu Campus, Haidian District, Beijing, China, People's Republic of, 100085 | https://ir.baidu.com |
| Meta Platforms Inc Class A | View profile | 69329 | 1 Meta Way, Menlo Park, CA, United States, 94025 | https://about.meta.com |
| Adobe Inc | View profile | 29945 | 345 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA, United States, 95110-2704 | https://www.adobe.com |
| Tencent Holdings Ltd ADR | View profile | 104787 | No. 33 Haitian 2nd Road, Tencent Binhai Towers, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, China, People's Republic of, 518054 | http://www.tencent.com |
| Microsoft Corp | View profile | 221000 | One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA, United States, 98052-6399 | https://www.microsoft.com |
| Amazon.com Inc | View profile | 1525000 | 410 Terry Avenue North, Seattle, WA, United States, 98109-5210 | https://www.amazon.com |
Middle East & Africa digital advertising market outlook
The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to digital advertising market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.
Smartphone was the largest segment with a revenue share of 55.36% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa digital advertising market based on computer, smartphone covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.
AI and machine learning are being leveraged for personalized advertising, while advertisers are increasingly focusing on data privacy and user consent in compliance with evolving regulations. Social commerce is expanding, with brands using platforms like Instagram and Facebook to drive direct sales.
Furthermore, the growth of e-commerce in the region has fueled investment in digital ads targeting online shoppers.some major initiatives include Google’s investment in localizing digital tools, Facebook’s ongoing development of its AI-driven ad systems, and initiatives by regional players like Dubai-based Careem, which leverages its app for integrated ad solutions.
Local broadcasters, such as MBC Group, have expanded their digital presence through OTT platforms, offering new advertising opportunities for brands targeting young, tech-savvy audiences.
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