Market Size (2016)
2016
$16.49B
Semiconductor
Set Top Box Market
By Segment, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2016 – 2023
Vertical: SEMIBase Year: 20179 Sections
Executive Summary
Set Top Box Market — Snapshot
Projected (2023)
2023
$26.63B
CAGR (2016–2023)
7.1%
7.1%Key Players
108+
Set-top box is a hardware device that receives a digital signal, decodes it, and displays on television. This digital signal can be a television signal or internet data that is received through a cable or cellular connection. Rapid enhancement owing to the introduction of from liquid crystal displays (LCDs), light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) to Ultra HD/4K has increased demand for high-resolution videos significantly. Furthermore, digital TV has also fueled on-screen electronic programme guide, improved hard drive recording, subtitles, digital radio, interactive services and others. To meet the rising demand for high quality of services and increase the customer experiences, the need for set-top box is surging at high rate.
The various factors attributing to increased adoption of set-top boxes are increasing affordability of smart TV, proliferation of HD channels, and the growing demand for over the top (OTT) services. The growing integration of set-top boxes with smart TVs and rise in partnerships among the content providers, network providers, and TV manufacturers to reduce the overall operational cost of individual services also drive the demand for set-top boxes. The major demand for set-top boxes is from the residential sector on account of advances in digital media and internet-based television services.
This study on the global set-top box market provides detailed information about the industry trends, market dynamics, market size, competitive landscape, and growth opportunities. This research report categorizes the set-top box market by product type, content quality, service type, end-user, and region/country. Based on product type, the market is segmented into IPTV, digital terrestrial television, satellite, cable, OTT content, and others. By content quality, the market is segmented into high definition, standard definition, 4K, and others. Services in association with set-top box covered in the study are managed services such as testing, repairing, and screening among others; and interactive services which include video on demand, video conferencing, and high-speed internet Television among others. The regions included in the study are North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the rest of the world.
By region, Asia-Pacific is anticipated to dominate the set-top box market during the review period and is expected to grow with the fastest CAGR from 2018 to 2023. China (including Taiwan) followed by Japan dominates the market in both demand and supply of set-top boxes; however, India is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The growing awareness regarding IPTV services in the region and cable digitization in many developing countries such as India are the major growth drivers for this region.
The set-top box market is highly competitive with the presence of many vendors that offer feature-rich and innovative Set-Top Box (STBs) to their customers. The major vendors profiled in the study are Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd (China), Apple Inc. (US), Google LLC. (US), Samsung Group (South Korea), Arris International Plc. (US), EchoStar Corporation (US), Sagemcom SAS (France), Technicolor SA (France), Skyworth Digital (Hongkong), Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (US), and Kaonmedia Co., Ltd. (South Korea)
The market players are adopting several organic and inorganic growth strategies, such as product enhancement, product launch, partnership, agreement, and collaboration to improve their position and excel in the global set-top market. In August 2018, KAONMEDIA and Broadband Customer Premises Equipment (CPE), launched world’s first operator tier Android TV Oreo set-top box with custom launcher to StarHub, a leading telco and the largest pay-TV operator in Singapore. Similarly, in September 2018, Tata Sky, a direct broadcast satellite television provider entered into a partnership with Skyworth Digital to launch the next-generation set-top-box in India.
Key Insight
The Set Top Box Market market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.1% from 2016 to 2023.
Market Performance Trend
Historical performance and future projections (2020–2030, USD Billion)
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What this report covers
- Geographic Coverage: This analysis covers 4 regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Rest of the World.
- Market Segmentation: The market is analyzed across 6 segments: Satellite, IPTV, Cable, OTT Content, DTTV, Others. Forecasts are provided for each segment from 2016 to 2023.
- Competitive Landscape: 108 leading companies are profiled, covering market positioning, strategies, and recent developments.
Market Size (USD Mn)
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Set Top Box Market — Growth Trajectory
A set top box is a device which enables a TV set to become a user interface that is connected via internet or a satellite/cable network. Set-top box also enables a television set to receive and decode digital TV (DTV) broadcast. In other words, set top box is a hardware device that allows a digital signal to be received, decoded, and displayed on the TV. The adoption of hybrid boxes is boosting the set top box market growth due to increasing demand for over-the-top (OTT) services. IP transmission recording features and higher storage specifications drive the set-top box market during forecast period.
Set Top Box Market — Growth Trajectory
Satellite
IPTV
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How this market is segmented
- Product Type Product Type is broken down into: IPTV, DTTV, Satellite, Cable, OTT Content, Others.
- Content Quality Content Quality is broken down into: High Definition, Standard Definition, 4K, Content Quality_Others.
- Services Services is broken down into: Managed Services, Interactive Services.
- End User End User is broken down into: Commercial, Residential.
Geographic Analysis
Regional market breakdown
- North America North America market size reached $5.25B in 2016 and is projected to reach $8.03B by 2023, growing at a CAGR of 6.3%.
- Europe Europe market size reached $3.44B in 2016 and is projected to reach $4.82B by 2023, growing at a CAGR of 4.9%.
- Asia Pacific Asia Pacific market size reached $6.42B in 2016 and is projected to reach $11.52B by 2023, growing at a CAGR of 8.7%.
- Rest of the World Rest of the World market size reached $1.38B in 2016 and is projected to reach $2.26B by 2023, growing at a CAGR of 7.3%.
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Set Top Box Market — How We Researched This Market
This report applies a rigorous multi-stage research process combining primary interviews, secondary data sources, and bottom-up market modelling to ensure accuracy and completeness across all segments and geographies.
Base Year
2017
Historical Period
2016 – 2017
Forecast Period
2017 – 2023
Primary Interviews
150+
Research Process
Historical data (2016–2017) and forecast period (2017–2023)
1
Problem Definition
- Market scoping
- Objective setting
- Framework design
2
Secondary Research
- Literature review
- Data mining
- Trend analysis
3
Primary Research
- Expert interviews
- Field visits
- Surveys
4
Data Analysis
- Quantitative modeling
- Statistical testing
- Validation
5
Insights & Reporting
- Synthesis
- Recommendations
- Visualization
Research Depth
Our research process spans primary interviews with industry stakeholders combined with comprehensive secondary data analysis, validated through triangulation across multiple independent sources.
Historical vs. Forecast Data
Historical (observed)
Forecast (modelled)
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Regional Breakdown
Regional market breakdown for Set Top Box Market.
Regional Market Size (USD Mn)
Market estimates by geography (2023)
USD Mn
InsightAsia Pacific leads with $11.52B by 2023.
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View Subscription PlansRegional Market Data
| REGION | 2016 | 2017 | 2023 | CAGR | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | $5.25B | $6.63B | $8.03B | 6.3% | 30% |
| Europe | $3.44B | $4.14B | $4.82B | 4.9% | 18% |
| Asia Pacific | $6.42B | $8.89B | $11.52B | 8.7% | 43% |
| Rest of the World | $1.38B | $1.84B | $2.26B | 7.3% | 8% |
| Total | $16.49B | $21.50B | $26.63B | 7.1% | 100% |
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Satellite
IPTV
Cable
OTT Content
DTTV
Others
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Segment Market Share
- Satellite28%
- IPTV20%
- Cable18%
- OTT Content17%
- DTTV10%
- Others7%
Total Market Size
$26.63B
Market by Segment (2023)
| APPLICATION | REVENUE ($B) | GROWTH RATE | MARKET PENETRATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Satellite | $7.52B | 7.1% | 60% |
| IPTV | $5.40B | 7.1% | 77% |
| Cable | $4.80B | 7.1% | 87% |
| OTT Content | $4.50B | 7.1% | 89% |
| DTTV | $2.66B | 7.1% | 77% |
| Others | $1.75B | 7.1% | 53% |
* Revenue projections based on 2025 estimates. Growth rates represent CAGR 2024–2030. Market penetration indicates current adoption rate within addressable market segments.
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Analytics
Set Top Box Market — Key Findings
Analytical insights on Set Top Box Market covering market dynamics, competitive landscape, and strategic outlook.
Key Analytical Findings
The Set Top Box Market market is projected to reach $26.63B by 2023, growing at 7.1% CAGR. The Satellite segment holds the largest share.
Market Dynamics
The implementation of set-top boxes (STBs) across residential as well as commercial properties has made a huge impact on the media and entertainment market, considering the advancement in digital media, and internet-based television services. The factors contributing to the market growth include the increasing demand for over the top (OTT) services and the proliferation of high definition channels. However, the rising adoption of cloud video streaming can hamper the growth of the market.
Market Drivers
Over-the-top (OTT) content service is one of the most widely accepted and rapidly growing means of digital communication for the delivery of media content over the internet. The main advantage of OTT over a traditional dish or cable TV is that it does not need any subscription for viewing the content. Instead, it includes additional services like voice communication, short messaging service (SMS), and television content. The OTT services are backed up by the rapid shift by consumers towards online channels and on-demand video streaming.
Moreover, the demand for OTT services is growing due to the relatively low cost of operation as compared to traditional methods of media distribution. The network and network infrastructure are maintained by ISPs as the content is delivered over the Internet. One of the major factors that help in increasing the demand for OTT services is the disruption of the internet for delivering media content. In recent years, the Internet has impacted the distribution and consumption of media content over a variety of channels. Additionally, with the advancement in broadband internet services and rapid penetration of high-definition enabled smartphones, the consumption of digital media has increased exponentially. With the help of OTT, the content providers are partnering with telecom operators to stream the set-top box media content over the user’s smartphones. The partner companies are benefiting by offering bundled services and discount on subscriptions.
OTT has a significant market in the US. These services in the country are expected to grow exponentially as it is largely subscription-based and expected to overcome video-on-demand services. Various internet content service providers/aggregators such as HULU, Netflix, and Amazon have realized the current presence of OTT services and are focusing on grabbing opportunities in the OTT service market. This increased demand has also led to the shift in the deployment of set-top boxes in residential properties as well as in commercial properties.
Market Opportunities
With the emergence of smart and connected Television sets, the set-top box market is expected to witness a significant development in terms of the integration of set-top boxes with the TV sets directly. Many of the enterprises have started this process of integrating STBs with smart TVs, yet many leading TV providers are at the initial phases. This has additionally led to partnerships among content providers, network providers, and TV manufacturers to reduce the overall operational cost of individual services. The integration of STBs with TV sets is expected to benefit the users by reducing the installation charges, and maintenance cost. It is expected to reduce the hassle of wires, keeping the integrated device connected and simple.
Moreover, with the increasing demand for OTT services, the users are engaged in smart TV as it provides ease of access via the internet. Traditionally, a set-top box comprises STB decoder chip, a RAM, flash storage, RF modulator, and other hardware components. With the integration of set-top box in smart TVs, the use of hardware components such as RAM and flash storage has doubled. These components operate in both the TV set and set-top box. The key innovators in the integration of STBs and TV sets include Apple, Google, and Amazon. These companies are making advanced developments in their products and are creating opportunities for themselves and other companies.
Market Restraints
Cloud video streaming is one of the emerging technologies in the field of information and technology. The rising adoption of video streaming is becoming a restraining factor for the set-top box market as the users can view their content on-demand and free of cost. Rapid development in high-speed mobile internet, as well as broadband for watching free and on-demand video content, is one the of the factors contributing towards the market growth. Advancement in the video streaming technology and exponential use of cloud-based video streaming has made a revolutionary impact on the consumers as they are shifting from using traditional set-top box towards cloud-based video streaming. One of the benefits of cloud-based video streaming that hampers the growth of the set-top box market is that it enables the user to stream videos from multiple devices simultaneously and even individually. The users do not need to download the content on their device; it is stored in temporary storage while the content is streamed on the device. Not only does the cloud video streaming benefits consumer market but it is also beneficial for the industries and organizations as it enables them to perform video chats, and conferences. Therefore, with many advantages and the wide adoption of cloud video streaming, the market growth of set-top box is expected to be hindered to a certain degree.
Strategic Outlook and Future Directions
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Market Value by Segment (2023)
Value (USD Mn)
Satellite
IPTV
Cable
OTT Content
DTTV
Others
Companies
Key companies profiled in Set Top Box Market
Profiles of 108 companies operating in the Set Top Box Market market, including revenue, employee count, and market positioning where available.
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Skyworth D
Skyworth Digital Holdings Limited
Semiconductor
Company Headquarters: Hong Kong Founded: 1988 Workforce: 36,949 Company Working: Skyworth Digital Holdings Limited is an investment holding company that works as manufacturers, participates in research and development, and sales consumer electronics and upstream accessories in different regions such as North America, Australia, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. The company offers various products such as digital set-top boxes and LCD modules, TV products, lighting products, white appliances, refrigerators, security systems, washing machines, air conditioners, and kitchen appliances, along with smart system technologies and big data products. Moreover, the company works in property development and leasing, including trading of consumer electronic products and financing activities. In addition, it exports its products to various end-users. Skyworth Digital Holding Limited operates through various subsidiaries such as Skyworth Holdings Limited, Skyworth Investment (Holdings) Limited. Skyworth Enterprises Limited, Skyworth Overseas Development Limited, Skyworth TV Holdings Limited, Skyworth Electronic, and Appliance Limited.
Revenue$0.0B
Employees36,949
Market CapN/A
Founded1987
Hong Kong
Technicolo
Technicolor SA
Semiconductor
Company Headquarters: France Founded: 1985 Workforce: 16,307 Company Working: Technicolor SA (Technicolor) provides post-production and distribution services to content creators, video and audio producers, network service providers, and broadcasters. The company operates particularly through two segments— connected home and entertainment services. The entertainment service segment advances and provides video-related technologies and services for the media and entertainment industry. The company also provides content distribution through physical media and digital media as well as content preparation and management services. It offers a wide range of products and solutions such as set-top boxes, gateways, managed wireless tablets, and other connected devices. The company also provides software solutions for multi-device communication, including Qeo, a software application that permits communication between electronic devices within the home. It also offers various applications for smart homes. In addition, it also offers professional services to its customers.
Revenue$0.0B
Employees16,307
Market CapN/A
Founded1984
France
Sagecom SA
Sagecom SAS
Semiconductor
Company Headquarters: France Founded: 2004 Workforce: 2100 Company Working: Sagemcom SAS manufactures, designs, and ships communicating terminals. The company provides different hardware devices such as residential gateways, set-top boxes, multimedia terminals, and Internet routers. The company also offers telecommunication equipment and network, infrastructure construction, energy and site management, and managed and maintenance solutions. Additionally, it provides data concentrators, modems and gateways, electricity meters, and meter data management solutions for telecommunication and energy infrastructure, multi-energy (gas and water) markets, and electricity sectors. The company also provides domestic products such as power line communication products, home telephony products, pocket projectors, security and home automation products, faxes and multifunctional printers, and dematerialization products for the public. The company operates worldwide, mainly in the regions of Europe, North America, and Asia.
Revenue$1.3B
Employees2,100
Market CapN/A
Founded2003
France
EchoStar C
EchoStar Corporation
Semiconductor
Company Headquarters: US Founded: 2007 Workforce: 2100 Company Working: EchoStar Corporation offers video delivery solutions and satellite service operations globally. The company engages in the development, design, and distribution of digital set-top boxes, along with products for direct-to-home satellite service providers. The company operates through two segments—Hughes and EchoStar Satellite Services. The EchoStar Satellite Services segment provides satellite service operations and video delivery solutions to Internet service providers, broadcast news organizations, corporates, the US government service providers, programmers, and private enterprise customers. The Hughes segment provides solutions to homes and small offices. The EchoStar Satellite Services segment offers solutions for aeronautical, enterprise, governments, broadband network technologies, managed services, equipment, hardware, satellite services, and communication. The company also designs and installs gateways and terminal equipment for various satellite systems.
Revenue$0.0B
Employees2,100
Market CapN/A
Founded2006
US
ARRIS Inte
ARRIS International PLC
Semiconductor
Company Headquarter: US Founded: 1995 Workforce: ~7,900 Company Working: ARRIS International PLC (ARRIS) specializes in media entertainment, data communications, and networking technology. It combines hardware, software, and services across the cloud, network, and home to power television and the Internet. The company operates through the three business segments namely, a customer premises equipment, network and cloud, and enterprise networks. The customer premises equipment segment offers broadband customer-premises equipment (CPE) which include digital subscriber line (DSL) and cable modem, broadband gateway, and video CPE. The network and cloud segment specializes in networks, software, and global service. The enterprise network segment composes of wi-fi access points, smart wireless services and software, campus network switches, and system management and control. The company offers set-tops, broadband access infrastructure platforms, digital video and IP television (IPTV) distribution systems, and associated data and voice CPE. It also provides services such as technical support, repair and refurbishment, and system design and integration.
Revenue$3.9B
Employees7,900
Market CapN/A
Founded1994
United States, North America
Apple Inc.
Apple Inc.
ICT
Company Headquarters: US Founded: 1977 Workforce: ~ 164,000 Company Working: Apple Inc. (Apple) creates, manufactures, and sells smartphones, tablets, personal computers (PCs), portable devices, and wearable technology. Aside from software and related services, the company also provides accessories, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and apps. Apple's product lineup consists of the iPhone, iPad, Mac, iPod, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. It provides a wide range of consumer and professional software applications, including iOS, macOS, iPadOS, and watchOS, as well as iCloud, AppleCare, Apple Pay, and accessories. Apple sells and distributes digital material and applications through the Apple Store, App Store, Apple Arcade, Apple News+, Apple Fitness+, Apple Card, Apple Pay, and Apple Music, among other channels. The corporation serves consumers, small and medium-sized businesses, education, enterprise, and government markets. It makes third-party applications for its products available through the App Store. Additionally, the company offers its products through its retail and online stores, as well as its direct sales force, as well as third-party cellular network carriers, distributors, merchants, and resellers. The corporation operates in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. Apple is headquartered in Cupertino, California, in the US.
Revenue$0.3B
Employees164,000
Market CapN/A
Founded1976
US
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