The Middle East and Africa video games and consoles market is projected to grow swiftly, with a USD 4.6 billion increase in market size and a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) close to 11%, driven by heightened demand and innovation. Increased mobile penetration is driving gaming, with mobile gaming becoming the dominant segment due to accessibility and affordability. Additionally, a growing young population, particularly in countries like Saudi Arabia and South Africa, fuels demand for video games. Meanwhile, local investments and partnerships aimed at developing a regional gaming ecosystem are attracting international gaming companies to expand in the region.
The report offers a comprehensive evaluation of the Middle East and Africa video games and consoles market, presenting crucial data on historical market size, growth patterns, and future projections. It provides a thorough breakdown of market segments and sub-segments, with a focus on key variables such as product, revenue stream, distribution channel and country. This comprehensive evaluation aids in identifying the growth potential within the video games and consoles industry.
Market Segmentation
The Middle East and Africa video games and consoles market is classified into the following segments:
Product: devices (handheld games consoles, stationary consoles, VR/AR headsets), video game software (console games, mobile games, online games and subscriptions, PC games)
Revenue stream: paid app, in-app purchases
Distribution channel: supermarkets and hypermarkets, electronics stores, e-commerce, others
Country: Egypt, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, others
The Middle East and Africa market for video games and consoles is divided based on product, revenue stream, distribution channel and country. The market is classified by product into devices (handheld games consoles, stationary consoles, VR/AR headsets), and video game software (console games, mobile games, online games and subscriptions, PC games). Revenue stream categories include paid app, and in-app purchases. Distribution channel segments comprise supermarkets and hypermarkets, electronics stores, e-commerce, and others. Geographically, the market includes Egypt, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, and others.
Competitive Landscape
The competitive landscape of the video games and consoles industry has been thoroughly analyzed, highlighting key players such as Electronic Arts Inc., Epic Games Inc., Krafton Inc., Microsoft Corp., Nintendo Co. Ltd., Sony Corporation, Tencent Holdings Ltd., Valve Corporation and Wargaming Group Limited.
This analysis offers a comprehensive overview of the main players in the video games and consoles market, evaluating their performance trends from 2019 to 2023. Key findings illustrate shifts in market share, identifying both dominant firms and rising competitors.
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Report Scope
Research Methodology
Market Overview
Middle East and Africa Video Games and Consoles Market – Product Analysis
Middle East and Africa Video Games and Consoles Market – Revenue Stream Analysis
Middle East and Africa Video Games and Consoles Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Middle East and Africa Video Games and Consoles Market – Country Analysis
Key Players and Market Share
– Electronic Arts, Inc.
– Epic Games, Inc.
– Krafton, Inc.
– Microsoft Corp.
– Nintendo Co., Ltd.
– Sony Corporation
– Tencent Holdings Ltd.
– Valve Corporation
– Wargaming Group Limited
Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Disclaimer
FIGURES AND TABLES
Table Middle East and Africa Video Games and Consoles Market 2019-2029
Chart Middle East and Africa Video Games and Consoles Market, Net Growth, 2019-2029
Chart Middle East and Africa Video Games and Consoles Market, Growth Rates, 2019-2029
Table Middle East and Africa Video Games and Consoles Market by Product, 2019-2029
Chart Middle East and Africa Video Games and Consoles Market by Product, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2019-2029
Chart Middle East and Africa Video Games and Consoles Market by Product, 2019-2029
Table Middle East and Africa Video Games and Consoles Market by Revenue Stream, 2019-2029
Chart Middle East and Africa Video Games and Consoles Market by Revenue Stream, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2019-2029
Chart Middle East and Africa Video Games and Consoles Market by Revenue Stream, 2019-2029
Table Middle East and Africa Video Games and Consoles Market by Distribution Channel, 2019-2029
Chart Middle East and Africa Video Games and Consoles Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2019-2029
Chart Middle East and Africa Video Games and Consoles Market by Distribution Channel, 2019-2029
Table Middle East and Africa Video Games and Consoles Market by Country, 2019-2029
Chart Middle East and Africa Video Games and Consoles Market by Country, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2019-2029
Chart Middle East and Africa Video Games and Consoles Market by Country, 2019-2029
Table Middle East and Africa Video Games and Consoles Market Share (%), by Companies, 2019-2023
Chart Middle East and Africa Video Games and Consoles Market, by Companies, 2023
Table Middle East and Africa Video Games and Consoles Market Share (%), by Brands, 2019-2023
Chart Middle East and Africa Video Games and Consoles Market, by Brands, 2023
Table Middle East and Africa – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table Middle East and Africa – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table Middle East and Africa – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table Middle East and Africa Video Games and Consoles Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table Middle East and Africa Video Games and Consoles Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)
Companies Mentioned
Electronic Arts, Inc.
Epic Games, Inc.
Krafton, Inc.
Microsoft Corp.
Nintendo Co., Ltd.
Sony Corporation
Tencent Holdings Ltd.
Valve Corporation
Wargaming Group Limited