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2024 U.S. Industry Statistics & Market Forecast - Sound Recording Industries


Market Size & Industry Statistics

The total U.S. industry market size for Sound Recording Industries: Industry statistics cover all companies in the United States, both public and private, ranging in size from small businesses to market leaders. In addition to revenue, the industry market analysis shows information on employees, companies, and average firm size.

Investors, banks, and business executives use growth rates and industry trends to understand the market outlook and opportunity.

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Statistics        2019        2020        2021        2022        2023
Market Size
(Total Sales/Revenue)


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Total Firms
Total Employees
Average Revenue Per Firm
Average Employees Per Firm
Average Revenue Per Employee
Statistics Source: U.S. Census, AnythingResearch Analysis of Federal Data



Market Forecast

Market forecasts show the long term industry outlook and future growth trends. The following extended five-year forecast projects both short-term and long-term trends.





Forecast / Industry Outlook 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
Market Forecast ($ millions)
Projected Industry Growth Rate (%)
Source: AnythingResearch Economic Analysis

Industry Insights

Major trends affect the Sound Recording Industries industry include:
  1. Shift towards streaming platforms
  2. Increasing importance of digital distribution
  3. Rise of independent artists and labels
  4. Decline in physical media sales (CDs, vinyl)
  5. Growth in podcasting and other digital audio content
  6. Impact of global markets, especially Asia and Africa
  7. Integration of music with social media platforms
  8. Advancements in music production technology
  9. Growing importance of data analytics and artificial intelligence
  10. Challenges in copyright and intellectual property management
  11. Emphasis on live performances and tours for revenue
  12. Influence of video games and virtual reality on music consumption
  13. Environmental concerns affecting physical production and tours
  14. Increasing role of voice-activated technologies and smart devices
  15. Adoption of blockchain technology for rights management and royalties


Product & Services Breakdown

Research products and services in the Sound Recording Industries industry generating sales. Note that products are broken into categories with different levels of classification.

Product DescriptionNumber of Companies Sales ($ millions) Percent of Total Sales

Industry Total

Licensing Of Rights To Use Musical Compositions

Licensing Of Rights To Use Musical Compositions - In Broadcast Performances (I.E., Broadcast Performance Rights)

Licensing Of Rights To Use Musical Compositions - In Public Performances, Excluding Broadcast (I.E., Performance Rights, Excludi

Licensing Of Rights To Use Musical Compositions - To Reproduce And Distribute Recordings (I.E., Mechanical Rights)

Licensing Of Rights To Use Musical Compositions - In Television Programs (I.E., Television Synchronization Rights)

Licensing Of Rights To Use Musical Recordings

Musical Phonorecords

Musical Compact Discs

Electronic Musical Phonorecords

Print Music

Print Music - Music Books

Print Music - Sheet Music, Folios, And Electronic Musical Text

Administration Of Copyrights For Others

Studio Recording Services For Music Clients

Studio Recording, Excluding Mixing Of Musical Recordings

Studio Recording, Including Mixing Of Musical Recordings

Studio Recording Services For Radio Material

Audiovisual Works Sold Directly To The Consumer

Postproduction Services For Audiovisual Works - Sound Editing And Design

Postproduction Services - Other Sound Services For Audiovisual Works

All Other Receipts



U.S. Geographic Distribution: Revenue Statistics by State

Market Size by State ($ millions) indicates how the industry's competition is distributed throughout the country. State-level information can identify areas with higher and lower industry market share than average.

U.S. map by state

Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)

Financial metrics provide a snapshot view of a benchmark "average" company. Key business metrics show revenue and operating costs. The data collected covers both public and private companies.

Industry Average Percent of Sales
(Industry Benchmark)
Total Revenue

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Operating Revenue
Cost of Goods Sold
Gross Profit

Operating Expenses
Pension, profit sharing plans, stock, annuity
Repairs
Rent paid on business property
Charitable Contributions
Depletion
Domestic production activities deduction
Advertising
Compensation of officers
Salaries and wages
Employee benefit programs
Taxes and Licenses
Bad Debts
Depreciation
Amortization
Other Operating Expenses
Total Operating Expenses
Operating Income
Non-Operating Income
EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes)
Interest Expense
Earnings Before Taxes
Income Tax
Net Profit
Net Income
 
Source: AnythingResearch Analysis of U.S. federal statistics




Financial Ratio Analysis

Financial ratio information can be used to benchmark how a Sound Recording Industries company compares to its peers. Accounting statistics are calculated from the industry-average for income statements and balance sheets.

Profitability & Valuation RatiosIndustry Average
Company valuation can be measured based on the firm's own performance, as well as in comparison against its industry competitors. These metrics show how the average company in the Sound Recording Industries industry is performing.
Profit Margin
Gross Profit Margin, Operating Profit Margin, and Net Profit Margin. Show company earnings relative to revenues.
Return on Equity (ROE)
Return on Equity (ROE) is net income as a percentage of shareholders' equity. Shareholders' Equity is defined as the company's total assets minus total liabilities. ROE shows how much profits a company generates with the money shareholders invested (or with retained earnings).
Return on Assets (ROA)
Return on Assets (ROA) is net income relative to total assets. The market research on Sound Recording Industries measures how efficiently the company leverages its assets to generate profit. ROA is calculated as Net Income divided by Total Assets.


Liquidity RatiosIndustry Average
Bankers and suppliers use liquidity to determine creditworthiness and identify potential threats to a company's financial viability.
Current Ratio
Measures a firm's ability to pay its debts over the next 12 months.
Quick Ratio (Acid Test)
Calculates liquid assets relative to liabilities, excluding inventories.


Efficiency Ratios - Key Performance IndicatorsIndustry Average
Measure how quickly products and services sell, and effectively collections policies are implemented.
Receivables Turnover Ratio
If this number is low in your business when compared to the industry average in the research report, it may mean your payment terms are too lenient or that you are not doing a good enough job on collections.
Average Collection Period
Based on the Receivables Turnover, this estimates the collection period in days. Calculated as 365 divided by the Receivables Turnover
Inventory Turnover
A low turnover rate may point to overstocking, obsolescence, or deficiencies in the product line or marketing effort.
Fixed-Asset Turnover
Generally, higher is better, since it indicates the business has less money tied up in fixed assets for each dollar of sales revenue.



Compensation & Salary Surveys for Employees

Compensation statistics provides an accurate assessment of industry-specific jobs and national salary averages. This information can be used to identify which positions are most common, and high, low, and average annual wages.

TitlePercent of WorkforceBottom Quartile Average (Median) SalaryUpper Quartile
Management Occupations 16%

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Top Executives 8%
Chief Executives1%
General and Operations Managers 6%
General and Operations Managers6%
Business and Financial Operations Occupations 15%
Business Operations Specialists 12%
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 38%
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers 13%
Actors, Producers, and Directors 10%
Producers and Directors 10%
Media and Communication Equipment Workers 20%
Broadcast, Sound, and Lighting Technicians 17%
Sound Engineering Technicians 13%
Sales and Related Occupations 7%
Sales Representatives, Services 6%
Miscellaneous Sales Representatives, Services 6%
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel 6%
Office and Administrative Support Occupations 17%
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics


Sound Recording Industries Competitor Landscape & Key Companies [PREMIUM]

The most influential companies in the Sound Recording Industries industry and adjacent industries either have large market share or are developing new business models and methods that could disrupt the status quo. We look at leading and emerging companies in the Sound Recording Industries industry and adjacent sectors:

Market Leaders:
Direct Competitors

Companies with the largest market share, focused in this industry
Market leaders:
Diversified Competitors

Largest companies that have diversified operations in this and other industries
Innovators:
Direct Competitors

Innovative, Emerging, and Disruptive Companies that may influence the future direction of the industry.
Innovators:
Diversified Competitors

Innovators and Disruptors in adjacent industries that may also affect the Sound Recording Industries industry.
Source:
IncFact




Innovation News



Recent Federal Contracts for Sound Recording Industries

  • Mar 27, 2024: CYNERGY PROFESSIONAL SYSTEMS LLC (Laguna Hills, CA) awarded $48,880
  • Mar 21, 2024: MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES (Washington, DC) awarded $13,942
  • Mar 21, 2024: BRUCE JOHNSON (Candler, NC) awarded $12,800
  • Mar 21, 2024: EUGENE ADRIEN PEYROUX III (Alexander, NC) awarded $88,110
  • Mar 06, 2024: UNITED SUPPLY ALLIANCE LLC (San Marcos, CA) awarded $13,749
  • Feb 23, 2024: ASSOCIATED PRODUCTION MUSIC LLC (Los Angeles, CA) awarded $6,000