The global A2P messaging market size is expected to reach USD 125.79 billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 7.2% from 2026 to 2033, as per the new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The global penetration and adoption of mobile devices are essential factors that contribute to the growth of the global market. With the increasing number of smartphone and feature phone users, there is a greater need for mobile communication and messaging services. Application-to-person (A2P) messaging allows businesses to interact effectively with their customers by providing transactional alerts, notifications, and promotional messages. The rapid expansion of mobile applications throughout diverse industries has played a crucial role in driving the growth of the market.
Businesses have found immense value in utilizing these mobile apps as they offer a user-friendly platform for customer interaction and personalized message delivery. Integrating A2P messaging APIs empowers companies to seamlessly incorporate advanced messaging capabilities into their mobile apps, thereby streamlining processes, such as sending automated messages, authentication codes, and other transactional notifications. A2P messaging presents a convenient and economical way for businesses to interact with customers. This technology allows for the prompt delivery of crucial information, including appointment reminders, confirmations of orders, delivery updates, and promotional offers.
Businesses can strengthen customer engagement, enhance customer service, and foster customer loyalty. Furthermore, industries, such as banking, e-commerce, healthcare, and travel, heavily depend on A2P messaging for the secure verification of transactions and communication. The COVID-19 pandemic had a positive impact on the market. A rise in e-commerce activities brought about by the pandemic prompted a significant increase in online shopping among individuals. A2P messaging has become a crucial tool for sending important notifications, such as order confirmations, delivery updates, and other relevant information, to customers. It is anticipated that this reliance on A2P messaging will persist alongside the continuous growth of e-commerce.
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The platform segment accounted for the largest share of 60.8% in 2025. The growth of this segment can be attributed to the extensive use of the A2P messaging platform across sectors such as BFSI, travel & tourism, media & entertainment, and healthcare.
The cloud segment held the largest market share in 2025. Cloud deployment in the A2P messaging communication platform enables enterprises to improve customer experience with seamless and personalized bulk messaging services.
The large enterprise segment dominated the market in 2025. The pandemic has significantly shifted consumer behavior and purchasing habits.
The national segment dominated the market in 2025 due to the increasing demand for reliable and secure communication channels driven by the widespread adoption of mobile banking and payment services.
The customer relationship management (CRM) services segment held a significant share in the market in 2025.
The BFSI segment dominated the market in 2025. The growth of the BFSI segment is attributed to the burgeoning payment transactions and growing adoption of online A2P messaging in the BFSI industry.
Grand View Research has segmented the global A2P messaging market on the basis of component, deployment mode, enterprise size, SMS traffic, application, vertical, and region
A2P Messaging Component Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
Platform
Services
A2P Messaging Deployment Mode Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
On-premise
Cloud
A2P Messaging Enterprise Size Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
Large Enterprises
Small & Medium Enterprises
A2P Messaging SMS Traffic Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
National
Cross-border
A2P Messaging Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
Pushed Content Services
Interactive Services
Promotional Campaigns
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Services
Others
A2P Messaging Vertical Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
BFSI
Healthcare
Media & Entertainment
Retail & E-commerce
Travel & Tourism
Others
A2P Messaging Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
UK
France
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Australia
Latin America
Brazil
Middle East and Africa (MEA)
KSA
UAE
South Africa
List of Key Players of A2P Messaging Market
AT&T Inc.
China Mobile Limited
Genesys
Infobip Ltd.
Orange S.A.
Proximus
Sinch
Tata Communications
Twilio Inc.
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