Social Media Advertising - Africa

  • Africa
  • Ad spending in the Social Media Advertising market is projected to reach US$1.22bn in 2024.
  • Ad spending is expected to show an annual growth rate (CAGR 2024-2029) of 7.97%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$1.79bn by 2029.
  • In global comparison, most ad spending will be generated in China (US$81,360.00m in 2024).
  • In the Social Media Advertising market, the number of users is expected to amount to 558.00m users by 2029.

Key regions: United States, France, Japan, Europe, Germany

 
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Analyst Opinion

The Social Media Advertising market in Africa has been experiencing significant growth in recent years.

Customer preferences:
Customers in Africa are increasingly turning to social media platforms for various purposes, including entertainment, communication, and information sharing. This has created a lucrative opportunity for businesses to target these customers through social media advertising. Additionally, the rise of mobile internet connectivity in Africa has further fueled the popularity of social media platforms, making them accessible to a larger audience.

Trends in the market:
One of the key trends in the Social Media Advertising market in Africa is the increasing adoption of influencer marketing. Influencers, who have a significant following on social media platforms, are being leveraged by businesses to promote their products or services. This strategy has proven to be effective in reaching a wider audience and generating higher engagement. As a result, more businesses in Africa are partnering with influencers to enhance their social media advertising efforts. Another trend in the market is the growing use of video content in social media advertising. Videos have become an increasingly popular form of content consumption among African internet users, and businesses are capitalizing on this trend by creating engaging video advertisements. The use of videos in social media advertising allows businesses to convey their message more effectively and capture the attention of their target audience.

Local special circumstances:
Africa is a diverse continent with various countries, each having its own unique cultural and linguistic characteristics. This diversity poses a challenge for businesses operating in the Social Media Advertising market in Africa. To effectively reach their target audience, businesses need to tailor their advertising content to suit the local preferences and cultural nuances of each country. This requires a deep understanding of the local market and the ability to adapt advertising strategies accordingly.

Underlying macroeconomic factors:
The growth of the Social Media Advertising market in Africa can be attributed to several underlying macroeconomic factors. Firstly, the continent has witnessed a rapid increase in internet penetration, driven by the expansion of mobile networks and the availability of affordable smartphones. This has resulted in a larger online population and increased opportunities for businesses to advertise on social media platforms. Secondly, the rising middle class in Africa has contributed to the growth of the Social Media Advertising market. As more people enter the middle class, their purchasing power increases, creating a demand for products and services. Businesses are leveraging social media advertising to target this growing consumer segment and drive sales. Lastly, the digital transformation of businesses in Africa has also played a role in the growth of the Social Media Advertising market. Many businesses are recognizing the importance of having an online presence and are investing in digital marketing strategies, including social media advertising, to expand their reach and increase brand awareness. Overall, the Social Media Advertising market in Africa is experiencing significant growth due to the increasing popularity of social media platforms, the adoption of influencer marketing, the use of video content, the need for localized advertising strategies, and the underlying macroeconomic factors such as internet penetration, the rising middle class, and the digital transformation of businesses.

Methodology

Data coverage:

Data encompasses enterprises (B2B). Figures are based on social media advertising spending and exclude agency commissions, rebates, production costs, and taxes. The market covers social media advertising generated by social networks or business networks such as Facebook, Tiktok, Instragram, Pinterest, and LinkedIn.

Modeling approach:

A combined top-down and bottom-up approach determines the market size. Starting with the top-down approach, we calculate global social media advertising by aggregating revenues from key players (Meta Platforms (Facebook and Instagram), ByteDance (Tiktok and Douyin), Twitter, Snapchat, and Microsoft (LinkedIn)). Followed by the bottom-up approach, we justify global, country, and region results using web traffic and the number of app downloads. Lastly, we distribute the results to each country individually with relevant indicators such as GDP, internet users, social media users, and digital consumer spending by country.

Forecasts:

We use a variety of forecasting techniques, depending on the behavior of the market. For instance, 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.

Additional notes:

Data is modeled using current exchange rates. The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war are considered at a country-specific level. The market is updated twice per year in case market dynamics change.

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