United Kingdom Audio Streaming Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Format (Music, Podcast, Audiobooks, and Others), By Platform (App-based, and Web-based), and United Kingdom Audio Streaming Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035.

United Kingdom Audio Streaming Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom Audio Streaming Market Size was estimated at USD 2.25 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 15.76% from 2025 to 2035
• The United Kingdom Audio Streaming Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 11.25 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights and Consulting, the United Kingdom Audio Streaming Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 11.25 Million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 15.76% from 2025 to 2035. The growing need for tailored content, the increasing acceptance of streaming services, and the growing use of mobile devices are some of the principal factors of this rise.

Market Overview

The United Kingdom audio streaming market refers to the industry focused on delivering audio content such as music, podcasts, audiobooks, and radio over the internet platform without requiring users to download files. Audio streaming describes the free, one-way transmission of compressed audio content over the internet that can be retrieved and played whenever it is convenient for the user. These services allow users to access millions of songs of their choosing without taking up extra storage space, which is anticipated to be one of the main drivers driving market expansion. This expansion is further driven by the rise in media consumption, which has made smart personal audio devices indispensable everyday tools. Further propelling the growth of the audio streaming market are the introduction of spatial audio technology and uninterrupted access to full audio files, which improve user experience and raise demand for audio streaming services. Social and interactive elements that improve user interaction and platform stickiness, like live streaming and community involvement. Immersion listening is made possible by the use of spatial audio technology, while voice control integration with smart speakers and voice assistants gives easy access.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the United Kingdom audio streaming market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom audio streaming market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the United Kingdom audio streaming market.

Driving Factors

The market for United Kingdom audio streaming is driven by an increasing emphasis on creating interesting, comprehensive advertising, particularly in the fashion, recreation, and retail sectors. Increasingly, AR and VR technology are being used to improve in-store experiences and build virtual retail spaces. Immersion experiences are popular in the UK due in large part to the country's strong gaming culture and strong digital infrastructure. They are providing highly personalized recommendations by utilizing cutting-edge AI and machine learning techniques, guaranteeing a customized experience for users. Additionally, in order to increase engagement, businesses are forming strategic alliances with artists, influencers, and other content producers to provide exclusive releases drives the market growth.

Restraining Factors

Despite the significant growth market suffers from some obstacles such as expensive licensing, oversaturated competition, poor connectivity, fraud and piracy, and device constraints. Moreover, higher subscription tiers (like hi-fi plans), packaged services, AI optimization, and fraud detection are the structural obstacles for strategic attempts to achieve high-revenue market development.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom audio streaming market share is classified into format and platform.

• The podcast segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom audio streaming market is segmented by format into music, podcast, audiobooks, and others. Among these, the podcast segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Podcast streaming is expanding quickly due to the trend for on-demand, specialized programming that appeals to a broad spectrum of interests. This expansion has been largely attributed to the rising popularity of mobile devices, especially smartphones, for on-the-go media consumption.

• The app-based segment dominated the market in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom audio streaming market is divided by platform into app-based and web-based. Among these, the app-based segment dominated the market in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is because audio streaming is influenced by their capacity to incorporate social features, make playlists, and distribute material within apps. Further, Adoption is increased by the offline listening and on-the-go listening capabilities provided by mobile apps for services like Spotify AB, Apple Music, and YouTube Music.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom audio streaming market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• AudioBoom PLC
• BBC Sounds
• Radioplayer (UK Radioplayer Ltd)
• 7digital Group PLC
• ROXi
• Bauer Media
• SoundCloud
• Mixcloud, Rinse FM,
• Others

Recent Developments:

• In March 2025, Bauer made a significant move, and in the UK's digital audio advertising market is heating up. With its entry into the UK, audioXi, which is already present in eight European markets, will soon provide advertisers with access to addressable, AI-powered campaigns that use first-party data from more than 50 of Bauer's media brands, such as Absolute Radio, KISS, Magic Radio, and titles including Grazia and Empire.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom audio streaming market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Audio Streaming Market, By Format

• Music
• Podcast
• Audiobooks
• Others

United Kingdom Audio Streaming Market, By Platform

• App-based
• Web-based