LAMEA Audio Codec Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis Report By Function, By Component Type, By Application (Smartphones & Tablets, Headphone, Head Sets & Wearable devices, Automobile, Television Sets, Desktop & Laptops, Music & Media Devices & Home Theatres, Gaming Consoles, and Other Application), By Country and Growth Forecast, 2025 - 2032

The Latin America, Middle East and Africa Audio Codec Market would witness market growth of 7.8% CAGR during the forecast period (2025-2032).

The Brazil market dominated the LAMEA Audio Codec Market by Country in 2024, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2032; thereby, achieving a market value of USD 191.1 million by 2032. The Argentina market is showcasing a CAGR of 8.3% during (2025 - 2032). Additionally, The UAE market would register a CAGR of 6.8% during (2025 - 2032). The Brazil and UAE led the LAMEA Audio Codec Market by Country with a market share of 20.8% and 15% in 2024.

The LAMEA audio codec market, which includes Brazil, Argentina, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and Nigeria, is changing all the time as more people use mobile devices, digital infrastructure grows, and the need for efficient audio solutions grows. The market used to depend on simple codecs like SBC and AAC-LC, but now it is moving toward Bluetooth LE Audio and the LC3 codec for better sound quality, lower latency, and less energy use. Brazil and South Africa are moving to DAB+ with HE-AAC v2 for better public broadcasting. The UAE's Smart City programs promote LE Audio in public and assistive systems. Chipmakers like Infineon and Silicon Labs have introduced affordable LE Audio-enabled chipsets. This means that even in markets where cost is a concern, advanced features like multi-stream audio and Auracast™ are now available. Furthermore, according to the International Trade Administration (ITA), the total number of connected devices in Brazil could reach 27.1 billion by 2025. The rising adoption of IoT devices in the LAMEA region is another big reason for the growth of the audio codec.

In addition, as per the ITA, by the end of 2023, around 16 million 5G smartphones were operation in the UAE. The high penetration of the smartphones in UAE is driving the growth of the audio codecs in the region. Moreover, some of the most important trends are the use of LE Audio in public places like airports in the UAE, transportation systems in Brazil, and hospitals in South Africa to stream audio in sync. Digital broadcasting is growing in Latin America and Africa, and HE-AAC v2 is replacing analog systems to make content clearer and available in more than one language. An increasing number of IoT devices, like telehealth monitors and educational tools, are using chipsets that can handle LC3. This is especially true in areas that lack access to technology, like rural Nigeria and Argentina. Open standards, OTA firmware updates, and cost-effective deployment shape the market more than proprietary technologies do. Companies focus on scalability, accessibility, and real-world integration to meet the needs of different regions.

Function Outlook

Based on Function, the market is segmented into Without DSP and With DSP. With a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2% over the projection period, the Without DSP Market, dominate the Brazil Audio Codec Market by Function in 2024 and would be a prominent market until 2032.  From 2025 to 2032 The With DSP market is expected to witness a CAGR of 5.5% during (2025 - 2032).

Component Type Outlook

Based on Component Type, the market is segmented into Hardware Codecs and Software Codecs. The Hardware Codecs market segment dominated the UAE Audio Codec Market by Component Type is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5 % during the forecast period thereby continuing its dominance until 2032.

Free Valuable Insights: The Worldwide Audio Codec Market is Projected to reach USD 10.42 Billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 6.2%

Country Outlook

The market for Brazilian audio codecs is slowly growing because the country's consumer electronics sector is growing and more people are using smart devices. Brazil, which has the largest economy in Latin America, has a lot of demand for high-fidelity audio in smartphones, cars, and entertainment systems. Key factors include more people using smartphones, government programs to get more people online, and tax breaks for local manufacturing. There is a shift from analog to digital codecs because people want more immersive sound when they stream and play games. There are both global companies like Qualcomm and local companies that offer affordable solutions in the market. Brazil's ANATEL keeps an eye on the rules that affect how products meet them and how companies get into the market.

List of Key Companies Profiled

• Analog Devices, Inc.
• Barix AG
• Cirrus Logic, Inc.
• Qualcomm Incorporated (Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.)
• Rohm Co., Ltd.
• Sony Corporation
• STMicroelectronics N.V.
• Synopsys, Inc.
• Texas Instruments, Inc.
• Dolby Laboratories Inc.

LAMEA Audio Codec Market Report Segmentation

By Function

• Without DSP
• With DSP

By Component Type

• Hardware Codecs
• Software Codecs

By Application

• Smartphones & Tablets
• Headphone, Head Sets & Wearable devices
• Automobile
• Television Sets
• Desktop & Laptops
• Music & Media Devices & Home Theatres
• Gaming Consoles
• Other Application

By Country

• Brazil
• Argentina
• UAE
• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• Nigeria
• Rest of LAMEA

Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
1.1 Market Definition
1.2 Objectives
1.3 Market Scope
1.4 Segmentation
1.4.1 LAMEA Audio Codec Market, by Function
1.4.2 LAMEA Audio Codec Market, by Component Type
1.4.3 LAMEA Audio Codec Market, by Application
1.4.4 LAMEA Audio Codec Market, by Country
1.5 Methodology for the research

Chapter 2. Market at a Glance
2.1 Key Highlights

Chapter 3. Market Overview
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 Overview
3.1.1.1 Market Composition and Scenario
3.2 Key Impacting Factors
3.2.1 Market Drivers
3.2.2 Market Restraints
3.2.3 Market Opportunities
3.2.4 Market Challenges
3.3 Porter Five Forces Analysis

Chapter 4. Market Trends LAMEA Audio Codec Market
Chapter 5. State of Competition - LAMEA Audio Codec Market
Chapter 6. PLC (Product Life Cycle) - Audio Codec Market
Chapter 7. Market Consolidation Analysis for Global Audio Codec Market
Chapter 8. Value Chain Analysis of Audio Codec Market
8.1 Research & Development (R&D)
8.2 Design & Engineering
8.3 Semiconductor Fabrication
8.4 IP Licensing & Standardization
8.5 Testing & Quality Assurance
8.6 Integration by OEMs
8.7 Marketing & Sales
8.8 Distribution & Logistics
8.9 End-User Applications
8.10. After-Sales Support & Firmware Updates

Chapter 9. Key Customer Criteria - Audio Codec Market
Chapter 10. Strategies Deployed in Audio Codec Market
Chapter 11. LAMEA Audio Codec Market by Function
11.1 LAMEA Without DSP Market by Country
11.2 LAMEA With DSP Market by Country

Chapter 12. LAMEA Audio Codec Market by Component Type
12.1 LAMEA Hardware Codecs Market by Country
12.2 LAMEA Software Codecs Market by Country

Chapter 13. LAMEA Audio Codec Market by Application
13.1 LAMEA Smartphones & Tablets Market by Country
13.2 LAMEA Headphone, Head Sets & Wearable devices Market by Country
13.3 LAMEA Automobile Market by Country
13.4 LAMEA Television Sets Market by Country
13.5 LAMEA Desktop & Laptops Market by Country
13.6 LAMEA Music & Media Devices & Home Theatres Market by Country
13.7 LAMEA Gaming Consoles Market by Country
13.8 LAMEA Other Application Market by Country

Chapter 14. LAMEA Audio Codec Market by Country
14.1 Brazil Audio Codec Market
14.1.1 Brazil Audio Codec Market by Function
14.1.2 Brazil Audio Codec Market by Component Type
14.1.3 Brazil Audio Codec Market by Application
14.2 Argentina Audio Codec Market
14.2.1 Argentina Audio Codec Market by Function
14.2.2 Argentina Audio Codec Market by Component Type
14.2.3 Argentina Audio Codec Market by Application
14.3 UAE Audio Codec Market
14.3.1 UAE Audio Codec Market by Function
14.3.2 UAE Audio Codec Market by Component Type
14.3.3 UAE Audio Codec Market by Application
14.4 Saudi Arabia Audio Codec Market
14.4.1 Saudi Arabia Audio Codec Market by Function
14.4.2 Saudi Arabia Audio Codec Market by Component Type
14.4.3 Saudi Arabia Audio Codec Market by Application
14.5 South Africa Audio Codec Market
14.5.1 South Africa Audio Codec Market by Function
14.5.2 South Africa Audio Codec Market by Component Type
14.5.3 South Africa Audio Codec Market by Application
14.6 Nigeria Audio Codec Market
14.6.1 Nigeria Audio Codec Market by Function
14.6.2 Nigeria Audio Codec Market by Component Type
14.6.3 Nigeria Audio Codec Market by Application
14.7 Rest of LAMEA Audio Codec Market
14.7.1 Rest of LAMEA Audio Codec Market by Function
14.7.2 Rest of LAMEA Audio Codec Market by Component Type
14.7.3 Rest of LAMEA Audio Codec Market by Application

Chapter 15. Company Profiles
15.1 Analog Devices, Inc.
15.1.1 Company Overview
15.1.2 Financial Analysis
15.1.3 Regional Analysis
15.1.4 Research & Development Expenses
15.1.5 Recent strategies and developments:
15.1.5.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
15.1.6 SWOT Analysis
15.2 Barix AG
15.2.1 Company Overview
15.3 Cirrus Logic, Inc.
15.3.1 Company Overview
15.3.2 Financial Analysis
15.3.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
15.3.4 Research & Development Expenses
15.3.5 Recent strategies and developments:
15.3.5.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
15.3.6 SWOT Analysis
15.4 Qualcomm Incorporated (Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.)
15.4.1 Company Overview
15.4.2 Financial Analysis
15.4.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
15.4.4 Research & Development Expense
15.4.5 Recent strategies and developments:
15.4.5.1 Product Launches and Product Expansions:
15.4.6 SWOT Analysis
15.5 ROHM Co., Ltd.
15.5.1 Company Overview
15.5.2 Financial Analysis
15.5.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
15.5.4 Research & Development Expense
15.5.5 SWOT Analysis
15.6 Sony Corporation
15.6.1 Company Overview
15.6.2 Financial Analysis
15.6.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
15.6.4 Research & Development Expenses
15.6.5 SWOT Analysis
15.7 STMicroelectronics N.V.
15.7.1 Company Overview
15.7.2 Financial Analysis
15.7.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
15.7.4 Research & Development Expense
15.7.5 SWOT Analysis
15.8 Synopsys, Inc.
15.8.1 Company Overview
15.8.2 Financial Analysis
15.8.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
15.8.4 Research & Development Expenses
15.9 Texas Instruments, Inc.
15.9.1 Company Overview
15.9.2 Financial Analysis
15.9.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
15.9.4 Research & Development Expense
15.9.5 SWOT Analysis
15.10. Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
15.10.1 Company Overview
15.10.2 Financial Analysis
15.10.3 Regional Analysis
15.10.4 Research & Development Expenses
15.10.5 SWOT Analysis

TABLE 1 LAMEA Audio Codec Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 2 LAMEA Audio Codec Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 3 Market Consolidation Rating Table for the Global Audio Codec Market:
TABLE 4 Key Customer Criteria - Audio Codec Market
TABLE 5 LAMEA Audio Codec Market by Function, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 6 LAMEA Audio Codec Market by Function, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 7 LAMEA Without DSP Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 8 LAMEA Without DSP Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 9 LAMEA With DSP Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 10 LAMEA With DSP Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 11 LAMEA Audio Codec Market by Component Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 12 LAMEA Audio Codec Market by Component Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 13 LAMEA Hardware Codecs Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 14 LAMEA Hardware Codecs Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 15 LAMEA Software Codecs Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 16 LAMEA Software Codecs Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 17 LAMEA Audio Codec Market by Application, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 18 LAMEA Audio Codec Market by Application, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 19 LAMEA Smartphones & Tablets Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 20 LAMEA Smartphones & Tablets Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 21 LAMEA Headphone, Head Sets & Wearable devices Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 22 LAMEA Headphone, Head Sets & Wearable devices Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 23 LAMEA Automobile Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 24 LAMEA Automobile Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 25 LAMEA Television Sets Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 26 LAMEA Television Sets Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 27 LAMEA Desktop & Laptops Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 28 LAMEA Desktop & Laptops Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 29 LAMEA Music & Media Devices & Home Theatres Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 30 LAMEA Music & Media Devices & Home Theatres Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 31 LAMEA Gaming Consoles Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 32 LAMEA Gaming Consoles Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 33 LAMEA Other Application Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 34 LAMEA Other Application Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 35 LAMEA Audio Codec Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 36 LAMEA Audio Codec Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 37 Brazil Audio Codec Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 38 Brazil Audio Codec Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 39 Brazil Audio Codec Market by Function, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 40 Brazil Audio Codec Market by Function, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 41 Brazil Audio Codec Market by Component Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 42 Brazil Audio Codec Market by Component Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 43 Brazil Audio Codec Market by Application, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 44 Brazil Audio Codec Market by Application, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 45 Argentina Audio Codec Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 46 Argentina Audio Codec Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 47 Argentina Audio Codec Market by Function, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 48 Argentina Audio Codec Market by Function, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 49 Argentina Audio Codec Market by Component Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 50 Argentina Audio Codec Market by Component Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 51 Argentina Audio Codec Market by Application, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 52 Argentina Audio Codec Market by Application, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 53 UAE Audio Codec Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 54 UAE Audio Codec Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 55 UAE Audio Codec Market by Function, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 56 UAE Audio Codec Market by Function, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 57 UAE Audio Codec Market by Component Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 58 UAE Audio Codec Market by Component Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 59 UAE Audio Codec Market by Application, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 60 UAE Audio Codec Market by Application, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 61 Saudi Arabia Audio Codec Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 62 Saudi Arabia Audio Codec Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 63 Saudi Arabia Audio Codec Market by Function, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 64 Saudi Arabia Audio Codec Market by Function, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 65 Saudi Arabia Audio Codec Market by Component Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 66 Saudi Arabia Audio Codec Market by Component Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 67 Saudi Arabia Audio Codec Market by Application, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 68 Saudi Arabia Audio Codec Market by Application, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 69 South Africa Audio Codec Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 70 South Africa Audio Codec Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 71 South Africa Audio Codec Market by Function, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 72 South Africa Audio Codec Market by Function, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 73 South Africa Audio Codec Market by Component Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 74 South Africa Audio Codec Market by Component Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 75 South Africa Audio Codec Market by Application, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 76 South Africa Audio Codec Market by Application, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 77 Nigeria Audio Codec Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 78 Nigeria Audio Codec Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 79 Nigeria Audio Codec Market by Function, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 80 Nigeria Audio Codec Market by Function, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 81 Nigeria Audio Codec Market by Component Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 82 Nigeria Audio Codec Market by Component Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 83 Nigeria Audio Codec Market by Application, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 84 Nigeria Audio Codec Market by Application, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 85 Rest of LAMEA Audio Codec Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 86 Rest of LAMEA Audio Codec Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 87 Rest of LAMEA Audio Codec Market by Function, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 88 Rest of LAMEA Audio Codec Market by Function, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 89 Rest of LAMEA Audio Codec Market by Component Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 90 Rest of LAMEA Audio Codec Market by Component Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 91 Rest of LAMEA Audio Codec Market by Application, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 92 Rest of LAMEA Audio Codec Market by Application, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 93 key information – Analog Devices, Inc.
TABLE 94 Key Information – Barix AG
TABLE 95 Key Information – Cirrus Logic, Inc.
TABLE 96 Key Information – Qualcomm Incorporated
TABLE 97 Key Information – ROHM Co., Ltd.
TABLE 98 Key Information – Sony Corporation
TABLE 99 Key Information – STMicroelectronics N.V.
TABLE 100 key information – Synopsys, Inc.
TABLE 101 Key Information – Texas Instruments, Inc.
TABLE 102 Key Information – Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

List of Figures
FIG 1 Methodology for the research
FIG 2 LAMEA Audio Codec Market, 2021 - 2032, USD Million
FIG 3 Key Impacting Factors LAMEA Audio codec Market
FIG 4 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis – Audio Codec Market
FIG 5 Value Chain Analysis of Audio Codec Market
FIG 6 Key Customer Criteria - Audio Codec Market
FIG 7 LAMEA Audio Codec Market share by Function, 2024
FIG 8 LAMEA Audio Codec Market share by Function, 2032
FIG 9 LAMEA Audio Codec Market by Function, 2021 - 2032, USD Million
FIG 10 LAMEA Audio Codec Market share by Component Type, 2024
FIG 11 LAMEA Audio Codec Market share by Component Type, 2032
FIG 12 LAMEA Audio Codec Market by Component Type, 2021 - 2032, USD Million
FIG 13 LAMEA Audio Codec Market share by Application, 2024
FIG 14 LAMEA Audio Codec Market share by Application, 2032
FIG 15 LAMEA Audio Codec Market by Application, 2021 - 2032, USD Million
FIG 16 LAMEA Audio Codec Market share by Country, 2024
FIG 17 LAMEA Audio Codec Market share by Country, 2032
FIG 18 LAMEA Audio Codec Market by Country, 2021 - 2032, USD Million
FIG 19 SWOT Analysis: Analog Devices, Inc.
FIG 20 SWOT Analysis: Cirrus Logic, Inc.
FIG 21 SWOT Analysis: QUALCOMM Incorporated
FIG 22 SWOT Analysis: Rohm Co., Ltd.
FIG 23 SWOT Analysis: Sony Corporation
FIG 24 SWOT Analysis: STMicroelectronics N.V.
FIG 25 SWOT Analysis: Texas Instruments, Inc.
FIG 26 SWOT Analysis: Dolby Laboratories, Inc.