Webtoons Market Size, Share, Growth, Challenges and Global Forecast 2025-2033
16 Jan, 2025
The latest report by IMARC Group, titled “Webtoons Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity, and Forecast 2025-2033,” offers a comprehensive analysis of the webtoons market. The report also includes competitor and regional analysis, along with a breakdown of segments within the industry.
The global webtoons market size reached USD 9.2 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 97.2 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 28.5% during 2025-2033.
Factors Affecting the Growth of the Webtoons Industry:
Rising Popularity of Mobile Content Consumption:
The webtoons market is rapidly growing, thanks to the rise in mobile content consumption. With smartphones everywhere, people now seek entertainment on mobile devices. This makes webtoons perfect for engaging stories. The trend is especially strong among younger audiences, like millennials and Gen Z. They prefer short, visually appealing content that's easy to access. Dedicated webtoon apps allow users to read anytime, anywhere, boosting engagement. The interactive features of webtoons, such as infinite scrolling and multimedia, make reading more immersive. By 2025, the market is set to grow further, urging publishers to offer diverse, high-quality webtoons that meet digital readers' evolving tastes.
Expansion of Global Reach and Localization:
Another key trend in the webtoons market is its global expansion and localization efforts. Webtoons, originally from South Korea, have gained worldwide popularity. This surge has increased the demand for content tailored to different cultures and languages. Publishers are now investing in translations and adaptations. This makes webtoons more accessible, broadening their audience. It also makes the stories more relatable, creating a stronger bond with readers. Moreover, collaborations between webtoon platforms and international creators are on the rise. These partnerships allow for a blend of different storytelling and artistic methods. By 2025, the webtoons market is expected to grow significantly. This growth will be fueled by localized content, attracting more readers and building a global webtoon community.
Integration of Multimedia and Interactive Elements:
Webtoons are changing the reading experience by adding multimedia and interactivity. Unlike traditional comics, which only use images and text, webtoons offer dynamic stories. They include animated panels, sound, and interactive elements. This makes stories more engaging. Young audiences, familiar with interactive content in games and social media, find this especially appealing. As webtoon platforms adopt technologies like augmented and virtual reality, storytelling will become even more innovative. By 2025, the use of multimedia in webtoons is expected to boost market growth, attracting new readers and keeping old fans interested.
The competitive landscape of the market has been studied in the report with the detailed profiles of the key players operating in the market.
Izneo (Fnac Darty)
Kakao Corp.
Lezhin Entertainment Inc. (KidariStudio Inc.)
Naver Webtoon Corp. (Naver Corporation)
NHN Corp.
Shueisha Inc.
SideWalk Group
Tappytoon
Toomics Global Co. Ltd.
ToryWorks Co. Ltd.
Webtoons Market Segmentation:
Our report has categorized the market based on region, type, revenue model, and application.
Breakup by Type:
Comedy
Action
Sci-Fi
Horror
Romance
Others
Comedy was the most popular content genre.
Breakup by Revenue Model:
Subscription Based
Advertisement Based
Ad-based revenue was the primary revenue model.
Breakup by Application:
Mobile
Laptop
Tablets
Television
Mobile devices were the most common platform for content consumption.
Breakup by Region:
North America (United States, Canada)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Others)
Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, Australia, Indonesia, Korea, Others)
Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Others)
Middle East and Africa (United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Iraq, Other)
Asia Pacific was the leading region for online video streaming.
Webtoons Market Trends in 2025:
In 2025, the webtoons market is expected to grow significantly. This growth will be fueled by the rise in mobile content consumption, expanding global access, and the addition of multimedia and interactive features. More readers are turning to mobile platforms for entertainment. Webtoons, with their engaging stories and rich visuals, are well-positioned to attract these readers. The focus on localized content will make webtoons more accessible, allowing diverse audiences to enjoy them. Moreover, the integration of advanced multimedia will offer a more immersive experience, appealing to tech-savvy readers. Overall, the 2025 webtoons market will be innovative, inclusive, and foster a closer connection between creators and readers worldwide.
Key highlights of the report:
Market Performance (2019-2024)
Market Outlook (2025-2033)
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Market Drivers and Success Factors
SWOT Analysis
Value Chain
Comprehensive Mapping of the Competitive Landscape
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