Key market opportunities in the brand licensing sector include the expansion of digital platforms, sustainability-focused partnerships, virtual and metaverse licensing, IP monetization, cross-category brand extensions, and advanced data analytics for royalty management. Asia-Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing region.
Dublin, Feb. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Brand Licensing Market Report 2026” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
The report offers critical insights for strategists, marketers, and senior management to assess the rapidly growing brand licensing market. Covering 16 geographies, this report is a comprehensive guide to the emerging trends poised to shape the market for the next decade and beyond.
The brand licensing market has seen robust growth, projected to expand from $314.44 billion in 2025 to $334.25 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 6.3%. This growth is fueled by global consumer brand expansion, increased popularity of licensed products, entertainment franchise growth, and more cross-border licensing agreements. In 2030, the market is expected to reach $419.03 billion, growing at a CAGR of 5.8%. This is attributed to the adoption of digital platforms, sustainability-focused partnerships, virtual licensing expansion, and brand IP asset monetization.
Rising consumerism is a significant driver of market growth. With higher disposable incomes and changing lifestyles, consumer spending is on the rise. Brand licensing enhances consumerism by extending brand reach, differentiating products, enhancing loyalty, and supporting premium pricing. For instance, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 5.9% increase in average consumer expenditure in 2023 compared to 2022, invigorating the brand licensing sector.
Companies are increasingly focusing on technological integration and strategic expansions to boost market presence and brand value. For example, Citgo Petroleum Corporation launched a strategic licensing program in February 2025 to expand into five new U.S. markets, optimizing fuel distribution through CITGO’s TriCLEAN additive system. Authentic Brands Group LLC (ABG)’s acquisition of Sperry for $130 million in January 2024 is another notable strategic move to enhance Sperry’s global footprint via ABG’s licensing model.
Key players in the brand licensing market include General Motors, The Walt Disney Company, Procter & Gamble, Warner Media Inc., Paramount Global, and more. North America led the market in 2025, with Asia-Pacific anticipated to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. Regions covered are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western and Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa, including countries like Australia, China, India, and the USA.
The market’s revenue stems from services such as trademark, character, entertainment, sports, and fashion licensing. It encapsulates the value of goods sold by service providers, excluding resold items along supply chains. Revenue definitions within the market are based on sales, grants, or donations within specified geographies.
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Report Attribute |
Details |
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No. of Pages |
250 |
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Forecast Period |
2026 – 2030 |
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Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2026 |
$334.25 Billion |
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Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2030 |
$419.03 Billion |
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Compound Annual Growth Rate |
5.8% |
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Regions Covered |
Global |
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Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2030
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1. Executive Summary1.1. Key Market Insights (2020-2035)1.2. Visual Dashboard: Market Size, Growth Rate, Hotspots1.3. Major Factors Driving the Market1.4. Top Three Trends Shaping the Market2. Brand Licensing Market Characteristics2.1. Market Definition & Scope2.2. Market Segmentations2.3. Overview of Key Products and Services2.4. Global Brand Licensing Market Attractiveness Scoring and Analysis3. Brand Licensing Market Supply Chain Analysis3.1. Overview of the Supply Chain and Ecosystem3.2. List of Key Raw Materials, Resources & Suppliers3.3. List of Major Distributors and Channel Partners3.4. List of Major End Users4. Global Brand Licensing Market Trends and Strategies4.1. Key Technologies & Future Trends4.2. Major Trends5. Brand Licensing Market Analysis of End Use Industries5.1 Retail and E-Commerce Companies5.2 Media and Entertainment Companies5.3 Sports Teams and Leagues5.4 Luxury Brands5.5 Consumer Goods Manufacturers6. Brand Licensing Market – Macro Economic Scenario Including the Impact of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, Supply Chain Impact from Tariff War & Trade Protectionism, and Covid and Recovery on the Market7. Global Brand Licensing Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons and Growth Rate Analysis7.1. Global Brand Licensing PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)7.2. Global Brand Licensing Market Size, Comparisons and Growth Rate Analysis7.3. Global Brand Licensing Historic Market Size and Growth, 2020-2025, Value ($ Billion)7.4. Global Brand Licensing Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2025-2030, 2035F, Value ($ Billion)8. Global Brand Licensing Total Addressable Market (TAM) Analysis for the Market8.1. Definition and Scope of Total Addressable Market (TAM)8.2. Methodology and Assumptions8.3. Global Total Addressable Market (TAM) Estimation8.4. TAM vs. Current Market Size Analysis8.5. Strategic Insights and Growth Opportunities from TAM Analysis9. Brand Licensing Market Segmentation9.1. Global Brand Licensing Market, Segmentation by Types, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion10. Brand Licensing Market Regional and Country Analysis10.1. Global Brand Licensing Market, Split by Region, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion10.2. Global Brand Licensing Market, Split by Country, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
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