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Musical instrument market size to grow by USD 1.55 million from 2021 to 2026: A descriptive analysis of customer landscape, vendor assessment, and market dynamics – Technavio

Musical instrument market size to grow by USD 1.55 million from 2021 to 2026: A descriptive analysis of customer landscape, vendor assessment, and market dynamics – Technavio
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NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The global musical instrument market size is estimated to increase by USD 1.55 million from 2021 to 2026. The market's growth momentum will accelerate at a CAGR of 3.15% during the forecast period - Request a sample report

Global musical instrument market – Vendor analysis

Vendor offerings –
  • C. F. Martin and Co. Inc. - The company offers musical instruments such as guitars, ukuleles, strings, gears, and accessories.
  • Casio Computer Co. Ltd. - The company offers wide range of musical instruments such as Privia PX S1000, Casiotone CT S200, High Grade CT X5000, and CELVIANO Grand Hybrid GP 500BP.
  • Fender Musical Instruments Corp. - The company offers musical instruments such as electric guitars, acoustic guitars, electric basses and accessories.
  • Gibson Brands Inc. - The company offers musical instruments such as electric guitar, acoustic guitar, and accessories.
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Vendor landscape –

The global musical instrument market is fragmented, with the presence of several global as well as regional vendors. A few prominent vendors that offer musical instruments in the market are B.C. Rich Guitars, C. F. Martin and Co. Inc., Casio Computer Co. Ltd., D Addario and Co. Inc., Fender Musical Instruments Corp., Gibson Brands Inc., HOSHINO GAKKI Co. Ltd., Karl Hofner GmbH and Co. KG, Kawai Musical Instruments Mfg. Co. Ltd., KHS America Inc., KORG Inc., Paul Reed Smith Guitars, QRS Music Technologies Inc., Rickenbacker International Corp., Roland Corp., Schecter Guitar Research Inc., Steinway Inc., Taylor Listug Inc., Yamaha Corp., and Yanagisawa Wind Instruments Co. Ltd. and others.

The global musical instrument market is at its growing stage. The major players compete based on product mix and the value proposition associated with each product. Major players in the market offer office stationery and supplies through multiple distribution channels, as well as at discounted prices, to combat competition. Vendors are leveraging their competitive advantages for value addition. Prominent vendors in this market offer customized stationery products and sell products in bulk through e-auctioning to increase their revenue share. 

Global musical instrument market - Customer Landscape
To help companies evaluate and develop growth strategies, the report outlines –

  • Key purchase criteria
  • Adoption rates
  • Adoption lifecycle
  • Drivers of price sensitivity

Global musical instrument market - Segmentation assessment

Segment overview

Technavio has segmented the market based on products (string instruments, pianos and keyboards, drums and percussion instruments, and others).

  • The string instruments segment will grow at a significant rate during the forecast period. The market experiences intense competition because of the presence of numerous small and large guitar vendors that manufacture guitars of various quality and price ranges to suit different consumers' requirements. The segment can be subdivided into acoustic string instruments and electric string instruments. The acoustic string instruments sub-segment contributes considerably to the string instruments segment's growth, owing to the easy availability and affordability of these instruments. 
Geography Overview

By geography, the global musical instrument market is segmented into North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East and Africa. The report provides actionable insights and estimates the contribution of all regions to the growth of the global musical instrument market.

  • North America will account for 42% of the market's growth during the forecast period. The US is the key market for musical instruments in North America. Market growth in this region will be faster than the growth of the market in the South American, APAC, and MEA regions. The rising demand for live music and performances is leading to an increase in the number of dance clubs and pubs. 

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Global musical instrument market – Market dynamics

Leading drivers - The increasing popularity of live musical performances and concerts is one of the significant factors fueling the musical instrument market growth. The willingness to attend live music events instead of listening solely to music releases and recorded music and watching broadcasts on television at home is increasing. A significant rise in the number of concerts and live performances has resulted in an increased demand for high-tech and high-priced musical instruments. Musicians and artists with high fan followings have also inspired their followers to purchase musical instruments. All these factors fuel the growth of the musical instrument market. 

Key trends - The rising popularity of online stores is another factor supporting the musical instrument market share growth. Over the last few years, the popularity of online retail has increased significantly. Many brick-and-mortar sellers have adopted online platforms to tap the increasing demand for their products. Musical instrument vendors can target their customers through online retailing because of the advantages of convenience and cost-effectiveness. Hence, the rising popularity of online musical instrument stores is likely to provide immense growth opportunities for the global musical instrument market during the forecast period.

Major challenges - The high penetration of mobile devices will be a major challenge for the musical instrument market during the forecast period. Technological innovations and advancements in mobile technologies, along with the rising penetration of mobile phones, will impact the demand for musical instruments. The increasing acceptance of notepads and mobile phones, along with novel internet technologies, is reducing the consumption of conventional musical instruments. Music applications on smartphones allow consumers to play virtual musical instruments. Hence, the rising penetration of mobile devices and the increasing number of music applications are likely to impede the growth of the global musical instrument market.

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What are the key data covered in this musical instrument market report?

  • CAGR of the market during the forecast period
  • Detailed information on factors that will drive the growth of the musical instrument market between 2022 and 2026
  • Precise estimation of the musical instrument market size and its contribution to the market in focus on the parent market
  • Accurate predictions about upcoming trends and changes in consumer behavior
  • Growth of the musical instrument industry across North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East and Africa
  • A thorough analysis of the market's competitive landscape and detailed information about vendors
  • Comprehensive analysis of factors that will challenge the growth of musical instrument market vendors

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Musical Instrument Market Scope

Report Coverage

Details

Page number

140

Base year

2021

Forecast period

2022-2026

Growth momentum & CAGR

Accelerate at a CAGR of 3.15%

Market growth 2022-2026

USD 1.55 million

Market structure

Fragmented

YoY growth 2022-2023 (%)

2.37

Regional analysis

North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East and Africa

Performing market contribution

North America at 42%

Key countries

US, Japan, China, UK, and Germany

Competitive landscape

Leading Vendors, Market Positioning of Vendors, Competitive Strategies, and Industry Risks

Key companies profiled

B.C. Rich Guitars, C. F. Martin and Co. Inc., Casio Computer Co. Ltd., D Addario and Co. Inc., Fender Musical Instruments Corp., Gibson Brands Inc., HOSHINO GAKKI Co. Ltd., Karl Hofner GmbH and Co. KG, Kawai Musical Instruments Mfg. Co. Ltd., KHS America Inc., KORG Inc., Paul Reed Smith Guitars, QRS Music Technologies Inc., Rickenbacker International Corp., Roland Corp., Schecter Guitar Research Inc., Steinway Inc., Taylor Listug Inc., Yamaha Corp., and Yanagisawa Wind Instruments Co. Ltd.

Market dynamics

Parent market analysis, Market growth inducers and obstacles, Fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, COVID-19 impact and recovery analysis and future consumer dynamics, and Market condition analysis for the forecast period.

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Table of Contents:

1 Executive Summary

  • 1.1 Market Overview 
    • Exhibit 01: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Overview
    • Exhibit 02: Executive Summary – Data Table on Market Overview
    • Exhibit 03: Executive Summary – Chart on Global Market Characteristics
    • Exhibit 04: Executive Summary – Chart on Market by Geography
    • Exhibit 05: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Segmentation by Product
    • Exhibit 06: Executive Summary – Chart on Incremental Growth
    • Exhibit 07: Executive Summary – Data Table on Incremental Growth
    • Exhibit 08: Executive Summary – Chart on Vendor Market Positioning

2 Market Landscape

  • 2.1 Market ecosystem 
    • Exhibit 09: Parent market
    • Exhibit 10: Market Characteristics

3 Market Sizing

  • 3.1 Market definition 
    • Exhibit 11: Offerings of vendors included in the market definition
  • 3.2 Market segment analysis 
    • Exhibit 12: Market segments
  • 3.3 Market size 2021
  • 3.4 Market outlook: Forecast for 2021-2026 
    • Exhibit 13: Chart on Global - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 14: Data Table on Global - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 15: Chart on Global Market: Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • Exhibit 16: Data Table on Global Market: Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)

4 Five Forces Analysis

  • 4.1 Five forces summary 
    • Exhibit 17: Five forces analysis - Comparison between2021 and 2026
  • 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers 
    • Exhibit 18: Chart on Bargaining power of buyers – Impact of key factors 2021 and 2026
  • 4.3 Bargaining power of suppliers 
    • Exhibit 19: Bargaining power of suppliers – Impact of key factors in 2021 and 2026
  • 4.4 Threat of new entrants 
    • Exhibit 20: Threat of new entrants – Impact of key factors in 2021 and 2026
  • 4.5 Threat of substitutes 
    • Exhibit 21: Threat of substitutes – Impact of key factors in 2021 and 2026
  • 4.6 Threat of rivalry 
    • Exhibit 22: Threat of rivalry – Impact of key factors in 2021 and 2026
  • 4.7 Market condition 
    • Exhibit 23: Chart on Market condition - Five forces 2021 and 2026

5 Market Segmentation by Product

  • 5.1 Market segments 
    • Exhibit 24: Chart on Product - Market share 2021-2026 (%)
    • Exhibit 25: Data Table on Product - Market share 2021-2026 (%)
  • 5.2 Comparison by Product 
    • Exhibit 26: Chart on Comparison by Product
    • Exhibit 27: Data Table on Comparison by Product
  • 5.3 String instruments - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
    • Exhibit 28: Chart on String instruments - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 29: Data Table on String instruments - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 30: Chart on String instruments - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • Exhibit 31: Data Table on String instruments - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
  • 5.4 Pianos and keyboards - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
    • Exhibit 32: Chart on Pianos and keyboards - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 33: Data Table on Pianos and keyboards - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 34: Chart on Pianos and keyboards - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • Exhibit 35: Data Table on Pianos and keyboards - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
  • 5.5 Drums and percussion instruments - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 
    • Exhibit 36: Chart on Drums and percussion instruments - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 37: Data Table on Drums and percussion instruments - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 38: Chart on Drums and percussion instruments - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • Exhibit 39: Data Table on Drums and percussion instruments - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
  • 5.6 Others - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
    • Exhibit 40: Chart on Others - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 41: Data Table on Others - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 42: Chart on Others - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • Exhibit 43: Data Table on Others - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
  • 5.7 Market opportunity by Product 
    • Exhibit 44: Market opportunity by Product ($ million)

6 Customer Landscape

  • 6.1 Customer landscape overview 
    • Exhibit 45: Analysis of price sensitivity, lifecycle, customer purchase basket, adoption rates, and purchase criteria

7 Geographic Landscape

  • 7.1 Geographic segmentation 
    • Exhibit 46: Chart on Market share by geography 2021-2026 (%)
    • Exhibit 47: Data Table on Market share by geography 2021-2026 (%)
  • 7.2 Geographic comparison 
    • Exhibit 48: Chart on Geographic comparison
    • Exhibit 49: Data Table on Geographic comparison
  • 7.3 North America - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
    • Exhibit 50: Chart on North America - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 51: Data Table on North America - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 52: Chart on North America - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • Exhibit 53: Data Table on North America - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
  • 7.4 Europe - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
    • Exhibit 54: Chart on Europe - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 55: Data Table on Europe - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 56: Chart on Europe - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • Exhibit 57: Data Table on Europe - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
  • 7.5 APAC - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
    • Exhibit 58: Chart on APAC - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 59: Data Table on APAC - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 60: Chart on APAC - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • Exhibit 61: Data Table on APAC - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
  • 7.6 South America - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
    • Exhibit 62: Chart on South America - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 63: Data Table on South America - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 64: Chart on South America - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • Exhibit 65: Data Table on South America - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
  • 7.7 Middle East and Africa - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 
    • Exhibit 66: Chart on Middle East and Africa - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 67: Data Table on Middle East and Africa - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 68: Chart on Middle East and Africa - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • Exhibit 69: Data Table on Middle East and Africa - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
  • 7.8 US - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
    • Exhibit 70: Chart on US - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 71: Data Table on US - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 72: Chart on US - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • Exhibit 73: Data Table on US - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
  • 7.9 Japan - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
    • Exhibit 74: Chart on Japan - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 75: Data Table on Japan - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 76: Chart on Japan - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • Exhibit 77: Data Table on Japan - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
  • 7.10 China - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
    • Exhibit 78: Chart on China - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 79: Data Table on China - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 80: Chart on China - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • Exhibit 81: Data Table on China - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
  • 7.11 UK - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
    • Exhibit 82: Chart on UK - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 83: Data Table on UK - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 84: Chart on UK - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • Exhibit 85: Data Table on UK - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
  • 7.12 Germany - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
    • Exhibit 86: Chart on Germany - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 87: Data Table on Germany - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
    • Exhibit 88: Chart on Germany - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • Exhibit 89: Data Table on Germany - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
  • 7.13 Market opportunity by geography 
    • Exhibit 90: Market opportunity by geography ($ million)

8 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends

  • 8.1 Market drivers
  • 8.2 Market challenges
  • 8.3 Impact of drivers and challenges 
    • Exhibit 91: Impact of drivers and challenges in 2021 and 2026
  • 8.4 Market trends

9 Vendor Landscape

  • 9.1 Overview
  • 9.2 Vendor landscape 
    • Exhibit 92: Overview on Criticality of inputs and Factors of differentiation
  • 9.3 Landscape disruption 
    • Exhibit 93: Overview on factors of disruption
  • 9.4 Industry risks 
    • Exhibit 94: Impact of key risks on business

10 Vendor Analysis

  • 10.1 Vendors covered 
    • Exhibit 95: Vendors covered
  • 10.2 Market positioning of vendors 
    • Exhibit 96: Matrix on vendor position and classification
  • 10.3 C. F. Martin and Co. Inc. 
    • Exhibit 97: C. F. Martin and Co. Inc. - Overview
    • Exhibit 98: C. F. Martin and Co. Inc. - Product / Service
    • Exhibit 99: C. F. Martin and Co. Inc. - Key news
    • Exhibit 100: C. F. Martin and Co. Inc. - Key offerings
  • 10.4 Casio Computer Co. Ltd. 
    • Exhibit 101: Casio Computer Co. Ltd. - Overview
    • Exhibit 102: Casio Computer Co. Ltd. - Business segments
    • Exhibit 103: Casio Computer Co. Ltd. - Key news
    • Exhibit 104: Casio Computer Co. Ltd. - Key offerings
    • Exhibit 105: Casio Computer Co. Ltd. - Segment focus
  • 10.5 Fender Musical Instruments Corp. 
    • Exhibit 106: Fender Musical Instruments Corp. - Overview
    • Exhibit 107: Fender Musical Instruments Corp. - Product / Service
    • Exhibit 108: Fender Musical Instruments Corp. - Key news
    • Exhibit 109: Fender Musical Instruments Corp. - Key offerings
  • 10.6 Gibson Brands Inc. 
    • Exhibit 110: Gibson Brands Inc. - Overview
    • Exhibit 111: Gibson Brands Inc. - Product / Service
    • Exhibit 112: Gibson Brands Inc. - Key news
    • Exhibit 113: Gibson Brands Inc. - Key offerings
  • 10.7 HOSHINO GAKKI Co. Ltd. 
    • Exhibit 114: HOSHINO GAKKI Co. Ltd. - Overview
    • Exhibit 115: HOSHINO GAKKI Co. Ltd. - Product / Service
    • Exhibit 116: HOSHINO GAKKI Co. Ltd. - Key offerings
  • 10.8 Kawai Musical Instruments Mfg. Co. Ltd.
    • Exhibit 117: Kawai Musical Instruments Mfg. Co. Ltd. - Overview
    • Exhibit 118: Kawai Musical Instruments Mfg. Co. Ltd. - Product / Service
    • Exhibit 119: Kawai Musical Instruments Mfg. Co. Ltd. - Key offerings
  • 10.9 KORG Inc. 
    • Exhibit 120: KORG Inc. - Overview
    • Exhibit 121: KORG Inc. - Product / Service
    • Exhibit 122: KORG Inc. - Key offerings
  • 10.10 Roland Corp. 
    • Exhibit 123: Roland Corp. - Overview
    • Exhibit 124: Roland Corp. - Product / Service
    • Exhibit 125: Roland Corp. - Key offerings
  • 10.11 Steinway Inc. 
    • Exhibit 126: Steinway Inc. - Overview
    • Exhibit 127: Steinway Inc. - Product / Service
    • Exhibit 128: Steinway Inc. - Key offerings
  • 10.12 Yamaha Corp. 
    • Exhibit 129: Yamaha Corp. - Overview
    • Exhibit 130: Yamaha Corp. - Business segments
    • Exhibit 131: Yamaha Corp. - Key news
    • Exhibit 132: Yamaha Corp. - Key offerings
    • Exhibit 133: Yamaha Corp. - Segment focus

11 Appendix

  • 11.1 Scope of the report
  • 11.2 Inclusions and exclusions checklist 
    • Exhibit 134: Inclusions checklist
    • Exhibit 135: Exclusions checklist
  • 11.3 Currency conversion rates for US$ 
    • Exhibit 136: Currency conversion rates for US$
  • 11.4 Research methodology 
    • Exhibit 137: Research methodology
    • Exhibit 138: Validation techniques employed for market sizing
    • Exhibit 139: Information sources
  • 11.5 List of abbreviations 
    • Exhibit 140: List of abbreviations
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Those signing up for lounge access for the first time also currently pay a joining fee of $99 AUD ($65 USD) that will rise to $129 AUD ($85 USD).

The airline also allows customers to purchase their membership with Qantas Points they collect through frequent travel; the membership fees are also being raised by the equivalent amount in points in what adds up to as much as 17% — from 308,000 to 399,900 to lock in access for four years.

Airline says hikes will 'cover cost increases passed on from suppliers'

"This is the first time the Qantas Club membership fees have increased in seven years and will help cover cost increases passed on from a range of suppliers over that time," a Qantas spokesperson confirmed to Simple Flying. "This follows a reduction in the membership fees for several years during the pandemic."

The spokesperson said the gains from the increases will go both towards making up for inflation-related costs and keeping existing lounges looking modern by updating features like furniture and décor.

While the price increases also do not apply for those who earned lounge access through frequent flyer status or change what it takes to earn that status, Qantas is also introducing even steeper increases for those renewing a membership or adding additional features such as spouse and partner memberships.

In some cases, the cost of these features will nearly double from what members are paying now.

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