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Instant Messaging Advertising - Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia
  • Ad spending in the Instant Messaging Advertising market in Southeast Asia is forecasted to reach US$4.76m in 2025.
  • The ad spending is anticipated to demonstrate an annual growth rate (CAGR 2025-2030) of 2.44%, leading to a projected market volume of US$5.37m by 2030.
  • When compared globally, the United States is expected to generate the highest ad spending (US$78.56m in 2025).
  • The average ad spending per internet user in the Instant Messaging Advertising market is projected to be US$0.01 in 2025.
  • In Southeast Asia, Instant Messaging Advertising is rapidly growing, with companies leveraging popular platforms like Line, WeChat, and WhatsApp to reach a dynamic and engaged audience.

Definition:

Instant Messaging Advertising refers to advertising that delivers promotional messages to potential customers through online chat platforms or applications. This type of ad spending covers various ad formats that appear within or alongside instant messaging conversations, such as instant messaging on Facebook messenger or applications such as WhatsApp, Line, and WeChat.

Additional information:

Instant Messaging Advertising comprises advertising spending and average revenue per user. The market only displays B2B spending. Figures are based on advertising spending and exclude agency commissions, rebates, production costs, and taxes. For more information on the data displayed, use the info button right next to the boxes.
In-Scope
  • The advertising budget used for instant messaging advertisements
  • Software fees for creating and distributing instant messaging advertisements
Out-Of-Scope
  • Service agencies
  • Consultant fees
  • Production costs
  • Design services
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    Ad Spending

    Notes: Data was converted from local currencies using average exchange rates of the respective year.

    Most recent update:

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Most recent update:

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Analyst Opinion

    The Instant Messaging Advertising market in Southeast Asia is experiencing significant growth and development due to changing customer preferences, emerging trends in the market, local special circumstances, and underlying macroeconomic factors. Customer preferences in Southeast Asia are shifting towards digital communication platforms, with instant messaging being one of the most popular methods of communication. This preference for instant messaging has created a large and engaged user base, providing advertisers with a valuable opportunity to reach their target audience. Additionally, customers in Southeast Asia are increasingly using mobile devices as their primary means of accessing the internet, further driving the demand for instant messaging advertising. Trends in the market are also contributing to the development of the Instant Messaging Advertising market in Southeast Asia. Advertisers are recognizing the effectiveness of instant messaging as a marketing channel, as it allows for targeted and personalized advertising messages. This trend is driven by advancements in technology, such as data analytics and artificial intelligence, which enable advertisers to deliver relevant and engaging content to users. Furthermore, the rise of influencer marketing and social media advertising has also influenced the Instant Messaging Advertising market in Southeast Asia, as advertisers seek to leverage the popularity and reach of influencers and social media platforms. Local special circumstances in Southeast Asia are also playing a role in the development of the Instant Messaging Advertising market. The region has a large and diverse population, with different cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Advertisers must take these factors into consideration when creating advertising campaigns, ensuring that they are culturally appropriate and resonate with the target audience. Additionally, Southeast Asia has a growing middle class and a rapidly expanding digital economy, providing advertisers with a lucrative market to tap into. Underlying macroeconomic factors are also driving the growth of the Instant Messaging Advertising market in Southeast Asia. The region has seen strong economic growth in recent years, leading to increased consumer spending and disposable income. This has created a favorable environment for advertisers, as consumers are more willing to engage with and respond to advertising messages. Furthermore, Southeast Asia has a young and tech-savvy population, who are early adopters of new technologies and platforms. This demographic is highly receptive to instant messaging advertising, further fueling its growth. In conclusion, the Instant Messaging Advertising market in Southeast Asia is developing rapidly due to changing customer preferences, emerging trends in the market, local special circumstances, and underlying macroeconomic factors. Advertisers are recognizing the potential of instant messaging as an effective marketing channel, and are leveraging advancements in technology to deliver targeted and personalized advertising messages. With a large and engaged user base, a growing middle class, and a favorable economic environment, Southeast Asia presents a lucrative market for instant messaging advertising.

    Global Comparison

    Most recent update:

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Methodology

    Data coverage:

    The data encompasses B2B enterprises. Figures are based on Instant Messaging Advertising spending and exclude agency commissions, rebates, production costs, and taxes. The market covers the advertising budget used for distributing instant messaging advertisements.

    Modeling approach:

    Market sizes are determined through a bottom-up approach, building on specific predefined factors for each market. As a basis for evaluating markets, we use annual financial reports of the market-leading companies and industry associations, third-party studies and reports, survey results from our primary research (e.g., the Statista Consumer Insights Global survey), as well as performance factors (e.g., user penetration, usage). In addition, we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific associations, such as GDP, number of internet users, and internet coverage. This data helps us estimate the market size for each country individually.

    Forecasts:

    In our forecasts, we apply diverse forecasting techniques. The selection of forecasting techniques is based on the behavior of the relevant market. For example, the S-curve function is well suited to forecast digital products due to the non-linear growth of technology adoption, whereas exponential trend smoothing (ETS) is more suited for projecting steady growth in traditional advertising markets. The main drivers are GDP per capita, consumer spending per capita, and internet users.

    Additional notes:

    The data is modeled using current exchange rates. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war are considered at a country-specific level. The market is updated twice a year. In some cases, the data is updated on an ad hoc basis (e.g., when new, relevant data has been released or significant changes within the market have an impact on the projected development). Data from the Statista Consumer Insights Global survey is reweighted for representativeness.

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    Key Market Indicators

    Notes: Based on data from IMF, World Bank, UN and Eurostat

    Most recent update:

    Source: Statista Market Insights

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    Advertising worldwide – statistics & facts

    All advertising markets across the globe win, yet some win more than others. Ad spending worldwide reached almost 733 billion U.S. dollars in 2023, up less than three percent from the previous year. For comparison, in 2022, Switzerland ranked 20th among the leading economies by gross domestic product (GDP) with a result exceeding 800 billion dollars. Whereas global ad revenues concentrate in areas with either large populations or high purchase power – preferably both – their evolution depends on a larger set of indicators. It was forecast that, in 2024, South Asia will be the world's fastest-growing ad market, and the only out of nine with a double-digit increase rate: 12.1 percent. The second-placed region, comprising the United States and Canada, was projected to see its ad expenditure rise 7.6 percent.
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