Global Copyright Music Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2026-2032
Description
The global Copyright Music market size is expected to reach $ 12210 million by 2032, rising at a market growth of 5.9% CAGR during the forecast period (2026-2032).
Copyright Music refers to officially licensed music produced and provided by music copyright companies or independent musicians. It is widely used in various scenarios to meet the background music needs of different projects, including advertisements, short videos, audiobooks, live events, apps, films, TV shows, video games, and animations. This article calculates the revenue of the copyrighted music market, which primarily includes income generated by record companies, copyright agencies, music producers and studios, as well as copyright regulatory bodies through music sublicensing or copyright sales.
In the Chinese market, major copyrighted music players include Tencent Music, NetEase Cloud Music, SONY Music, Universal Music and Warner Music, etc., with the top five companies taking up about 44% of the market share. In terms of product types, copyright agents are the largest market segment, accounting for 44 percent of the market share, and in terms of applications, enterprises have the largest share, about 63 percent.
The growth of the licensed music industry is primarily driven by the surge in digital content consumption, the expansion of streaming platforms, and stronger copyright protection. With increasing demand for licensed music in scenarios like short videos, live streaming, and online education, platforms are compelled to procure authorized content to comply with legal requirements, fueling the commercialization of music rights. Additionally, technological advancements (such as AI-powered copyright monitoring) and the steady rise in global streaming subscriptions (e.g., Spotify, Tencent Music) provide further momentum. Meanwhile, stricter regulations against infringement (e.g., amendments to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act) help standardize the market and stimulate demand for licensed music.
In the short term, customized music (e.g., for brand marketing or game soundtracks) and B2B licensing models (e.g., background music for businesses) are emerging as new growth areas, while AI-generated music lowers production barriers. Long-term trends suggest blockchain could revolutionize rights management by enabling transparent royalty distribution. Globalization (e.g., cross-border music catalog integration) is accelerating, and users’ willingness to pay for premium experiences (e.g., Dolby Atmos, interactive music) is pushing the industry toward high-value services. Furthermore, eco-themed music and metaverse applications may spawn new niche markets.
This report studies the global Copyright Music demand, key companies, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Copyright Music, and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Copyright Music that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Copyright Music total market, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Copyright Music total market by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
U.S. VS China: Copyright Music total market, key domestic companies, and share, (USD Million)
Global Copyright Music revenue by player, revenue and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million)
Global Copyright Music total market by Type, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Copyright Music total market by Application, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
This report profiles major players in the global Copyright Music market based on the following parameters - company overview, revenue, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Tencent Music, NetEase Cloud Music, Sony Music, Universal Music, Warner Music, Taihe Music, Rock Records, HIM International Music, MODERN SKY, Fenghua Qiushi, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the world Copyright Music market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), by player, by regions, by Type, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global Copyright Music Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global Copyright Music Market, Segmentation by Type:
Record Company
Music Producers and Studios
Copyright Agent
Copyright Regulatory Department
Global Copyright Music Market, Segmentation by Application:
Personal
Business
Companies Profiled:
Tencent Music
NetEase Cloud Music
Sony Music
Universal Music
Warner Music
Taihe Music
Rock Records
HIM International Music
MODERN SKY
Fenghua Qiushi
BMG Rights Management
Sentric Music
peermusic
Concord Music Publishing
Pulse Music Group
Downtown Music Services
Key Questions Answered
1. How big is the global Copyright Music market?
2. What is the demand of the global Copyright Music market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Copyright Music market?
4. What is the total value of the global Copyright Music market?
5. Who are the Major Players in the global Copyright Music market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
Copyright Music refers to officially licensed music produced and provided by music copyright companies or independent musicians. It is widely used in various scenarios to meet the background music needs of different projects, including advertisements, short videos, audiobooks, live events, apps, films, TV shows, video games, and animations. This article calculates the revenue of the copyrighted music market, which primarily includes income generated by record companies, copyright agencies, music producers and studios, as well as copyright regulatory bodies through music sublicensing or copyright sales.
In the Chinese market, major copyrighted music players include Tencent Music, NetEase Cloud Music, SONY Music, Universal Music and Warner Music, etc., with the top five companies taking up about 44% of the market share. In terms of product types, copyright agents are the largest market segment, accounting for 44 percent of the market share, and in terms of applications, enterprises have the largest share, about 63 percent.
The growth of the licensed music industry is primarily driven by the surge in digital content consumption, the expansion of streaming platforms, and stronger copyright protection. With increasing demand for licensed music in scenarios like short videos, live streaming, and online education, platforms are compelled to procure authorized content to comply with legal requirements, fueling the commercialization of music rights. Additionally, technological advancements (such as AI-powered copyright monitoring) and the steady rise in global streaming subscriptions (e.g., Spotify, Tencent Music) provide further momentum. Meanwhile, stricter regulations against infringement (e.g., amendments to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act) help standardize the market and stimulate demand for licensed music.
In the short term, customized music (e.g., for brand marketing or game soundtracks) and B2B licensing models (e.g., background music for businesses) are emerging as new growth areas, while AI-generated music lowers production barriers. Long-term trends suggest blockchain could revolutionize rights management by enabling transparent royalty distribution. Globalization (e.g., cross-border music catalog integration) is accelerating, and users’ willingness to pay for premium experiences (e.g., Dolby Atmos, interactive music) is pushing the industry toward high-value services. Furthermore, eco-themed music and metaverse applications may spawn new niche markets.
This report studies the global Copyright Music demand, key companies, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Copyright Music, and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Copyright Music that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Copyright Music total market, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Copyright Music total market by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
U.S. VS China: Copyright Music total market, key domestic companies, and share, (USD Million)
Global Copyright Music revenue by player, revenue and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million)
Global Copyright Music total market by Type, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Copyright Music total market by Application, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
This report profiles major players in the global Copyright Music market based on the following parameters - company overview, revenue, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Tencent Music, NetEase Cloud Music, Sony Music, Universal Music, Warner Music, Taihe Music, Rock Records, HIM International Music, MODERN SKY, Fenghua Qiushi, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the world Copyright Music market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), by player, by regions, by Type, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global Copyright Music Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global Copyright Music Market, Segmentation by Type:
Record Company
Music Producers and Studios
Copyright Agent
Copyright Regulatory Department
Global Copyright Music Market, Segmentation by Application:
Personal
Business
Companies Profiled:
Tencent Music
NetEase Cloud Music
Sony Music
Universal Music
Warner Music
Taihe Music
Rock Records
HIM International Music
MODERN SKY
Fenghua Qiushi
BMG Rights Management
Sentric Music
peermusic
Concord Music Publishing
Pulse Music Group
Downtown Music Services
Key Questions Answered
1. How big is the global Copyright Music market?
2. What is the demand of the global Copyright Music market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Copyright Music market?
4. What is the total value of the global Copyright Music market?
5. Who are the Major Players in the global Copyright Music market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
Table of Contents
146 Pages
- 1 Supply Summary
- 2 Demand Summary
- 3 World Copyright Music Companies Competitive Analysis
- 4 United States VS China VS Rest of World (by Headquarter Location)
- 5 Market Analysis by Type
- 6 Market Analysis by Application
- 7 Company Profiles
- 8 Industry Chain Analysis
- 9 Research Findings and Conclusion
- 10 Appendix
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