Set-Top Box Market
                     Market Highlights 
In its recently published research report Market Research Future (MRFR), asserts that the global 
set-top box market is slated to exhibit a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period (2017-2023), and 
is likely to record a valuation of USD 26,630.4 million by 2023. 
Drivers and Restraints 
Adoption of set-top box has been wide-spread in the past couple of years. Numerous factors are 
linked with the upsurge of set -top box market. Moreover, increasing affordability of smart TV 
coupled with the rapid growth of HD channels is also influencing the market growth. At the same 
time, enhancing satellite commination and lowered cost of broadcasting along with increasing 
affordability of set-top box has also helped generate growth avenues for market players. The 
expansion of over the top (OTT) services has enabled viewers to view content of their choice 
without having to pay any extra monetary amount. Such factors are reflecting favorably on the set-
top box market over the review period.  
Segmentation: 
The segmental analysis of the market is carried out on the basis of content quality, product type, 
services and end-user. 
Based on the product type, the set top box market has been segmented into internet protocol (IP) 
TV, digital terrestrial television, satellite, Over-the-top (OTT) content, cable and others. The satellite 
segment holds the largest market share and is slated to exhibit an impressive growth rate during 
the projected future. This is mainly owing to the improved usage of set-top box to power satellite 
TV installations. The cable segment holds the second spot and was valued at USD 3,582.9 Mn in 
2017. 
Based on the content quality, the market has been divded into high definition, standard definition 
and 4K. In 2017, the high definition (HD) segment directed 41.5% share of the market and is 
anticipated to growth at 5.8% CAGR over 2023. High definition has become an essential 
technological feature in set-top boxes owing to the growing preference for HD content. The 4K 
segment holds the second major market share in terms of value. Moreover, the segment is expected 
to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period. 
Based on the services, the set top box market has been segmented into interactive and managed 
services. The managed services segment is further divided into repairing, testing, and screening. 
The interactive services segment is further classifed into video conferencing, high-speed internet 
television, and Video on Demand. The interactive services segment denotes the largest market 
share and is poised to witness a considerable growth rate during the projected future. Meanwhile, 
the managed services segment expected to rise at moderate pace till 2023. 
Based on the end-user, the market has been bifurcated into residential and commercial segment. 
The residential segment commended for more than two-third share of the market in 2017. The is 
primairly owing to higher popularity of set-top box in the residential sector. The residential 
segment is slated to maintain its leading position beyond 2019. 
Regional Analysis 
The geographic analysis of the global set top box market has been conducted in four major regions, 
comprising the Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, and the rest of the world (includingLatin 
America, the Middle East and Africa).  
Of these, Asia Pacific is the most lucrative regional market for set-top box systems. The set-top box 
market in APAC is poised to record 8.8% CAGR during the forecast period. The growing popularity 
of technologies such as AR & VR, growing viewership and improving infotainment and 
communication infrastructure are some of the influential lfactors fueling the market growth in 
APAC. Countries such as China, Japan, and India present tremendous growth opportunities owing to 
presence of a high number of viewers. North America is second in the profitabilty order, with a 
market valuation of more than USD 5.8 billion. Developed economies such the U.S and Canada are 
playing an essential role in propelling market in the region. Further presence leading market 
players puts the region at a favorable position in the global set-top box market. 
Competitive Analysis 
The notable market players operating in the global market as identified by MRFR are Samsung 
Group, Apple Inc., EchoStar Corporation, Kaonmedia Co, Ltd., Technicolor SA, Sagemcom SAS, 
Huawei Technologies Co Ltd., Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. Skyworth Digital Holdings Limited, 
ARRIS International plc., and Google LLC.