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Metaverse Advertising - South Africa

South Africa
  • The projected value of the Metaverse Advertising market in South Africa is expected to reach US$9.6m by 2024.
  • This indicates a significant growth potential for the country's advertising industry in the virtual realm.
  • Furthermore, it is estimated that the market will experience an annual growth rate of 26.93% between 2024 and 2030, leading to a projected market volume of US$40.1m by the end of the decade.
  • It is worth noting that United States currently dominates this market segment, with a projected market volume of US$602.2m in 2024.
  • However, in South Africa has the opportunity to establish a strong presence and capitalize on the growing demand for Metaverse Advertising market.
  • "South Africa's Metaverse Advertising market is experiencing significant growth, driven by the increasing adoption of virtual reality technology and the country's vibrant creative industry."

Definition:

The Advertising market refers to the practice of promoting and selling products or services within virtual reality environments, such as video games, social VR platforms, and other immersive digital spaces. This market can include in-game or in-app ads, branded virtual experiences, and sponsored content within the metaverse.

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In-Scope

  • In-game advertising, such as in Roblox
  • In-video advertising, such as in Virtual Reality videos

Out-Of-Scope

  • In-game advertising, that are not considered as part of the metaverse, such as World of Warcraft
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    Market Size

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

    Most recent update: Mar 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Analyst Opinion

    The Metaverse Advertising market in South Africa is experiencing significant growth and development due to several key factors.

    Customer preferences:
    South African consumers are increasingly embracing digital technologies and spending more time online. This has created a demand for immersive and interactive experiences, which the metaverse can provide. Additionally, consumers are becoming more receptive to targeted advertising that is personalized and relevant to their interests and preferences. The metaverse offers advertisers the opportunity to deliver highly engaging and tailored advertisements to their target audience.

    Trends in the market:
    One of the key trends in the South African Metaverse Advertising market is the growing adoption of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies. These technologies enable advertisers to create immersive and interactive experiences that capture the attention of consumers. Advertisers are leveraging VR and AR to create virtual showrooms, product demonstrations, and branded experiences that allow consumers to engage with their products and services in a virtual environment. Another trend in the market is the increasing use of influencer marketing within the metaverse. South African consumers are highly influenced by social media and online personalities, and advertisers are capitalizing on this by partnering with influencers to promote their products and services within the metaverse. These influencers have a strong following and can effectively reach and engage with their target audience.

    Local special circumstances:
    South Africa has a large and growing youth population, with a significant portion of the population being tech-savvy and digitally connected. This demographic is highly receptive to new technologies and is driving the demand for metaverse experiences. Advertisers are targeting this demographic by creating immersive and interactive campaigns that resonate with their interests and preferences.

    Underlying macroeconomic factors:
    South Africa has a rapidly growing digital economy, with increasing internet penetration and smartphone adoption. This provides a fertile ground for the development of the metaverse advertising market. Additionally, the South African government has been actively promoting the growth of the digital economy and investing in infrastructure development. This has created a conducive environment for the metaverse advertising market to thrive. In conclusion, the Metaverse Advertising market in South Africa is experiencing rapid growth and development due to the increasing consumer demand for immersive and interactive experiences, the adoption of VR and AR technologies, the use of influencer marketing, and the favorable macroeconomic factors. Advertisers are leveraging these trends and preferences to create engaging and personalized campaigns that resonate with the South African consumers. As the digital economy continues to grow and evolve, the metaverse advertising market is expected to expand further in South Africa.

    Global Comparison

    Most recent update: Mar 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Methodology

    Data coverage:

    Figures are based on advertising spending and exclude agency commissions, rebates, production costs, and taxes.

    Modeling approach / Market size:

    Market sizes are determined by a top-down approach, based on a specific rationale for each market market. As a basis for evaluating markets, we use reports, third-party studies, and research companies. Next we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific associations such as GDP, consumer spending, and internet penetration rates. This data helps us to 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 particular market. For example, the S-curve function and exponential trend smoothing are well suited to forecast digital products and services due to the non-linear growth of technology adoption. The main drivers are consumer spending per capita, level of digitalization, and cloud revenues.

    Additional Notes:

    The market is updated twice per year in case market dynamics change. Consumer Insights data is unbiased for representativeness.

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    Key Market Indicators

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

    Most recent update: Sep 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

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