Cricket Media - Nigeria

Nigeria

Highlights

Revenue in the Cricket Media market is projected to reach US$272.80k in 2024.
Revenue is expected to show an annual growth rate (CAGR 2024-2029) of 2.43%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$307.50k by 2029.
In global comparison, most revenue will be generated India (US$1.16bn in 2024).
The average revenue per user (ARPU) in the Cricket Media market is projected to amount to US$0.11 in 2024.
In the Cricket Media market, the number of users is expected to amount to 2.7m users by 2029.
User penetration in the Cricket Media market will be at 1.1% in 2024.

Market definitionIn-Scope/Out-of-scopeMarket structureReportsMethodology

The Cricket Media Market in Nigeria is facing a minimal decline in growth rate due to factors such as the limited access to technology and internet in the country. Despite the growing awareness of digital platforms, the convenience offered by online health services has not been fully adopted in the Cricket Market within the Sports Market. This has resulted in a slow growth rate for digital health initiatives.

Customer preferences: With the rising popularity of cricket in Nigeria, there is a notable increase in demand for digital content consumption. The emergence of streaming services and online platforms for live matches and highlights has allowed fans to access content at their convenience. Additionally, there is a growing trend of social media engagement among cricket enthusiasts, with live-tweeting and interactions with players and teams becoming a significant part of the cricket media landscape. As digital technology continues to advance in Nigeria, it is expected that there will be an even greater shift towards digital media consumption in the cricket market.

Trends in the market: In Nigeria, the Cricket Media Market is experiencing a growing trend of live streaming and on-demand content consumption due to the increase in internet and smartphone penetration. This trend is significant as it allows fans to access cricket content easily and conveniently, leading to a potential increase in the fan base and revenue. Furthermore, social media platforms have become popular for promoting cricket events and engaging with fans. These trends have implications for industry stakeholders as they need to adapt their strategies to leverage the growing digital landscape in the country.

Local special circumstances: In Nigeria, the Cricket Media Market is fairly small compared to other sports media markets. This is due to the limited popularity of cricket in the country, as soccer reigns as the dominant sport. However, with the growing popularity of cricket in neighboring countries, there is potential for growth in the market. Additionally, there are challenges in broadcasting cricket matches due to infrastructural limitations and the lack of local cricket content. This has led to partnerships with international broadcasters to provide coverage. The influence of these factors on market dynamics highlights the unique circumstances of the Cricket Media Market in Nigeria.

Underlying macroeconomic factors: The growth of the Cricket Media Market within the Sports Market is greatly influenced by macroeconomic factors such as global economic trends, national economic health, fiscal policies, and other relevant financial indicators. In Nigeria, for example, the overall economic health and stability of the country affect consumer spending on sports and entertainment, which in turn impacts the demand for cricket media and coverage. Additionally, government regulations on media and broadcasting, as well as investments in sports infrastructure and facilities, can also shape the growth of the cricket media market. Other macroeconomic factors such as GDP growth, inflation, and currency exchange rates can also have a significant impact on the markets performance. Overall, a stable and growing economy with favorable policies and investments can lead to a healthier and more lucrative cricket media market in Nigeria.

Data coverage:

The data encompasses B2B revenues. Figures are based on media spending from businesses to several clubs. That also includes the revenues from advertising as this is part of media and broadcasting contracts the individual clubs have with their respective leagues.

Modeling approach / Market size:

Market sizes are determined through a top-down approach, building on specific predefined factors for each market segment. 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., Consumer Insights), as well as performance factors (e.g., user penetration, price per ticket, price on sport goods). In addition, we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific associations, such as GDP, number of internet users, and internet consumption. 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 or linear forecasting, as it fits the development of either strong growing markets or more sophistacted and saturated markets, such as soccer in Europe.

Additional notes:

The data is modeled using current exchange rates. The market is updated twice a year in case market dynamics change. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is considered at a country-specific level. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war are considered at a country-specific level. 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). We also account for the different cycles of international tournaments, such as world cups or continent cups. Consumer Insights data is reweighted for representativeness.