A Complete Study of Content Delivery Network in Japan from 2024 to 2034

The content delivery network (CDN) sector in Japan is expected to be valued at around US$ 2,150.2 million in 2024. The CDN service-providing enterprises operating in the country are anticipated to experience a CAGR of 18.8% between 2024 and 2034. The study further reveals that the CDN business in Japan could expand to US$ 12,001.1 million by the end of this projection period.

Attributes Details
Industry size of Japan in 2024 US$ 2,150.2 million
Expected Industry Size of Japan by 2034 US$ 12,001.1 million
Forecasted CAGR between 2024 to 2034 18.8%

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Key Insights on the Content Delivery Network (CDN) Sector of Japan

  • Between 2019 and 2023, the CDN business in Japan developed at 17.3% CAGR, generating a revenue of around US$ 1,815 million in 2023.
  • Japan has witnessed a high rate of internet penetration and an increase in broadband speeds in the last few years.
  • CDN has become indispensable in Japan for improving eCommerce site performance by reducing website loading times.

Top Trends Influencing the Demand for Content Delivery Network (CDN) in Japan

The advancement of CDN services in Japan is a result of the proliferation of eCommerce websites and the acceptance of online streaming services in the recent past. eCommerce websites are optimized for mobile users by utilizing CDN services, providing an appealing surfing experience for the country's mobile-first society.

Content delivery network services have become exceptionally essential in Japan's archipelago as it is extremely prone to earthquakes, tsunamis, and other natural catastrophes. Business conglomerates, media houses, as well as government organizations, are now highly dependent on content delivery networks for maintaining continuous information broadcasting during unanticipated incidents.

The craze among youngsters in Japan to keep up with emerging technological advances has had a direct effect on the need for CDN services. The gaming business is booming in Japan, and gaming platforms are now relying more on content delivery networks for high-quality, low-latency streaming services.

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Media Distribution/Delivery to Constitute the Dominant Application Segment

In 2024, use of content delivery networks for distribution of multimedia content is expected to garner 25.8% of the total revenue in Japan in 2024.

Content Delivery Network (CDN) in Japan based on Application Type Media Distribution/Delivery
Total Share (2024) 25.8%

The need for content delivery network services is growing rapidly in Japan with the increasing usage of digital devices for information and entertainment platforms. Additionally, the distribution of multimedia materials through content delivery networks, as efficiently and securely as possible, aligns with Japan's tech-driven society.

Media and Entertainment Sector Captures a Greater Share in Japan

The demand for content delivery network services for Japan’s media and entertainment sector is expected to contribute 15.9% of revenue in 2024.

Content Delivery Network (CDN) in Japan based on End User Vertical Type Media & Entertainment Sector
Total Share (2024) 15.9%

Content delivery network solutions are given top priority by media and entertainment companies and end-users in Japan to meet changing digital expectations and remain competitive. Moreover, to strengthen the nation's technology infrastructure, the Japanese government is actively supporting the digital transformation of the media and entertainment sector.

Competitive Landscape

Given the predominance of foreign CDN service providers in Japan, the competitive landscape is noticeably challenging for regional players currently. However, after recent improvements in cybersecurity protocols and the overall ecosystem's efficiency, new content delivery network service providers are emerging in the country.

Recent Developments in Content Delivery Network (CDN) in Japan

In January 2021, Lumen collaborated with J-Stream to provide content delivery network (CDN) services in Japan, after expanding its operations in many Asia and Pacific countries. The company also stated that the two businesses together are aiming to meet the needs of Japanese corporations, broadcasters, OTT operators, and video game companies demanding wide-scale, international distribution of their content.

In October 2023, Lumen Technologies announced completing the sale of certain Content Delivery Network (CDN) service contracts to Akamai Technologies, Incorporated in Japan. The company plans to concentrate more on reshaping the telecom sector in Japan by using a cloud network after selling certain Lumen CDN service contracts. Akamai Incorporated also aims to improve its Quantum Fiber offering and introduce innovative new products in Japan after acquiring contract rights from the global company.

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Key Players Offering Content Delivery Network (CDN) in Japan

  • Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Alibaba Cloud
  • Cloudflare, Inc.
  • Fastly, Inc.
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • Limelight Networks, Inc.
  • Microsoft Azure
  • NTT Communications Corporation
  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
  • StackPath, LLC
  • Verizon Media
  • Akamai Technologies K.K.
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS) Japan, Inc.
  • NTT Resonant Inc.

Scope of the Report

Attribute Details
Estimated Industry Size in 2024 US$ 2,150.2 million
Projected Industry Size by 2034 US$ 12,001.1 million
Anticipated CAGR between 2024 to 2034 18.8% CAGR
Historical Analysis of Demand for Content Delivery Network (CDN) in Japan 2019 to 2023
Demand Forecast for Content Delivery Network (CDN) in Japan 2024 to 2034
Report Coverage Industry Size, Industry Trends, Analysis of key factors influencing Content Delivery Network (CDN) in Japan, Insights on Global Players and their Industry Strategy in Japan , Ecosystem Analysis of Local and Japan Providers
Key Cities Analyzed while Studying Opportunities in Content Delivery Network (CDN) in Japan Kanto, Chubu, Kinki, Kyushu & Okinawa, Tohoku, Rest of Japan
Key Companies Profiled Akamai Technologies, Inc.; Alibaba Cloud; Cloudflare, Inc.; Fastly, Inc.; Google Cloud Platform (GCP); Limelight Networks, Inc.; Microsoft Azure; NTT Communications Corporation; Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI); StackPath, LLC; Verizon Media; Akamai Technologies K.K.; Amazon Web Services (AWS) Japan, Inc.; NTT Resonant Inc.

Key Segments Covered in Japan Content Delivery Network (CDN) Industry Survey

By Service Type:

  • Designing, Testing, and Deployment
  • Software-as-a-Service
    • Bundled Suites
    • Individual Modules
      • Digital Rights Management
      • CDN Delivery
      • CDN Analytics & Monitoring
      • Transparent Caching
      • Others
  • Managed Services
  • Consulting Services

By Application Type:

  • Media Distribution or Delivery
  • Software Distribution or Delivery
  • Website Caching
  • Other Application Types

By End User Vertical Type:

  • Media & Entertainment
  • eCommerce
  • IT & Telecom
  • Healthcare
  • Government
  • Advertisement
  • Other End User Verticals

By Service Provider:

  • Telecom CDNs
  • Conventional CDNs
  • Others

By Key City:

  • Kanto
  • Chubu
  • Kinki
  • Kyushu & Okinawa
  • Tohoku
  • Rest of Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

At What Rate is the Content Delivery Network (CDN) Adoption Growing in Japan?

The anticipated CAGR for content delivery network (CDN) in Japan through 2034 is 18.8%.

How Big will the Content Delivery Network (CDN) Business be in Japan?

The content delivery network (CDN) sector in Japan is likely to surpass US$ 12,001.1 million business by 2034.

How Content Delivery Network (CDN) in Japan are Driving Business?

CDN sector in Japan is currently focusing on gaming industry to boost sales.

Which is the Leading Application Segment for CDN services in Japan?

The use of CDNs for media distribution/delivery is likely to hold 25.8% revenue share in 2024.

Who is the Leading End User for Content Delivery Network (CDN) in Japan?

Media and entertainment sector is expected to create 15.9% of the overall CDN demand in Japan.

Table of Content

1. Executive Summary

    1.1. Market Outlook

    1.2. Demand-side Trends

    1.3. Supply-side Trends

    1.4. Technology Roadmap Analysis

    1.5. Analysis and Recommendations

2. Market Overview

    2.1. Market Coverage / Taxonomy

    2.2. Market Definition / Scope / Limitations

3. Market Background

    3.1. Market Dynamics

        3.1.1. Drivers

        3.1.2. Restraints

        3.1.3. Opportunity

        3.1.4. Trends

    3.2. Scenario Forecast

        3.2.1. Demand in Optimistic Scenario

        3.2.2. Demand in Likely Scenario

        3.2.3. Demand in Conservative Scenario

    3.3. Opportunity Map Analysis

    3.4. Investment Feasibility Matrix

    3.5. PESTLE and Porter’s Analysis

    3.6. Regulatory Landscape

        3.6.1. By Key Regions

    3.7. Regional Parent Market Outlook

4. Industry Analysis and Outlook 2019 to 2023 and Forecast, 2024 to 2034

    4.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) Analysis, 2019 to 2023

    4.2. Current and Future Market Size Value (US$ Million) Projections, 2024 to 2034

        4.2.1. Y-o-Y Growth Trend Analysis

        4.2.2. Absolute $ Opportunity Analysis

5. Industry Analysis and Outlook 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034, By Service

    5.1. Introduction / Key Findings

    5.2. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) Analysis By Service, 2019 to 2023

    5.3. Current and Future Market Size Value (US$ Million) Analysis and Forecast By Service, 2024 to 2034

        5.3.1. Designing, Testing, and Deployment

        5.3.2. Software-as-a-Service

            5.3.2.1. Bundled Suites

            5.3.2.2. Individual Modules

        5.3.3. Managed Services

        5.3.4. Consulting Services

    5.4. Y-o-Y Growth Trend Analysis By Service, 2019 to 2023

    5.5. Absolute $ Opportunity Analysis By Service, 2024 to 2034

6. Industry Analysis and Outlook 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034, By Application

    6.1. Introduction / Key Findings

    6.2. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) Analysis By Application, 2019 to 2023

    6.3. Current and Future Market Size Value (US$ Million) Analysis and Forecast By Application, 2024 to 2034

        6.3.1. Media Distribution/Delivery

        6.3.2. Software Distribution/Delivery

        6.3.3. Website Caching

        6.3.4. Others

    6.4. Y-o-Y Growth Trend Analysis By Application, 2019 to 2023

    6.5. Absolute $ Opportunity Analysis By Application, 2024 to 2034

7. Industry Analysis and Outlook 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034, By Vertical

    7.1. Introduction / Key Findings

    7.2. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) Analysis By Vertical, 2019 to 2023

    7.3. Current and Future Market Size Value (US$ Million) Analysis and Forecast By Vertical, 2024 to 2034

        7.3.1. Media & Entertainment

        7.3.2. e-Commerce

        7.3.3. IT & Telecom

        7.3.4. Healthcare

        7.3.5. Government

        7.3.6. Advertisement

        7.3.7. Others

    7.4. Y-o-Y Growth Trend Analysis By Vertical, 2019 to 2023

    7.5. Absolute $ Opportunity Analysis By Vertical, 2024 to 2034

8. Industry Analysis and Outlook 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034, By Service Provider

    8.1. Introduction / Key Findings

    8.2. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) Analysis By Service Provider, 2019 to 2023

    8.3. Current and Future Market Size Value (US$ Million) Analysis and Forecast By Service Provider, 2024 to 2034

        8.3.1. Telecom CDNs

        8.3.2. Conventional CDNs

        8.3.3. Others

    8.4. Y-o-Y Growth Trend Analysis By Service Provider, 2019 to 2023

    8.5. Absolute $ Opportunity Analysis By Service Provider, 2024 to 2034

9. Industry Analysis and Outlook 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034, By Region

    9.1. Introduction

    9.2. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) Analysis By Region, 2019 to 2023

    9.3. Current Market Size Value (US$ Million) Analysis and Forecast By Region, 2024 to 2034

        9.3.1. Kanto

        9.3.2. Chubu

        9.3.3. Kinki

        9.3.4. Kyushu & Okinawa

        9.3.5. Tohoku

        9.3.6. Rest of Japan

    9.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Region

10. Kanto Industry Analysis and Outlook 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034

    10.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2019 to 2023

    10.2. Market Size Value (US$ Million) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2024 to 2034

        10.2.1. By Service

        10.2.2. By Application

        10.2.3. By Vertical

        10.2.4. By Service Provider

    10.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis

        10.3.1. By Service

        10.3.2. By Application

        10.3.3. By Vertical

        10.3.4. By Service Provider

    10.4. Key Takeaways

11. Chubu Industry Analysis and Outlook 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034

    11.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2019 to 2023

    11.2. Market Size Value (US$ Million) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2024 to 2034

        11.2.1. By Service

        11.2.2. By Application

        11.2.3. By Vertical

        11.2.4. By Service Provider

    11.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis

        11.3.1. By Service

        11.3.2. By Application

        11.3.3. By Vertical

        11.3.4. By Service Provider

    11.4. Key Takeaways

12. Kinki Industry Analysis and Outlook 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034

    12.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2019 to 2023

    12.2. Market Size Value (US$ Million) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2024 to 2034

        12.2.1. By Service

        12.2.2. By Application

        12.2.3. By Vertical

        12.2.4. By Service Provider

    12.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis

        12.3.1. By Service

        12.3.2. By Application

        12.3.3. By Vertical

        12.3.4. By Service Provider

    12.4. Key Takeaways

13. Kyushu & Okinawa Industry Analysis and Outlook 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034

    13.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2019 to 2023

    13.2. Market Size Value (US$ Million) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2024 to 2034

        13.2.1. By Service

        13.2.2. By Application

        13.2.3. By Vertical

        13.2.4. By Service Provider

    13.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis

        13.3.1. By Service

        13.3.2. By Application

        13.3.3. By Vertical

        13.3.4. By Service Provider

    13.4. Key Takeaways

14. Tohoku Industry Analysis and Outlook 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034

    14.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2019 to 2023

    14.2. Market Size Value (US$ Million) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2024 to 2034

        14.2.1. By Service

        14.2.2. By Application

        14.2.3. By Vertical

        14.2.4. By Service Provider

    14.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis

        14.3.1. By Service

        14.3.2. By Application

        14.3.3. By Vertical

        14.3.4. By Service Provider

    14.4. Key Takeaways

15. Rest of Industry Analysis and Outlook 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034

    15.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2019 to 2023

    15.2. Market Size Value (US$ Million) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2024 to 2034

        15.2.1. By Service

        15.2.2. By Application

        15.2.3. By Vertical

        15.2.4. By Service Provider

    15.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis

        15.3.1. By Service

        15.3.2. By Application

        15.3.3. By Vertical

        15.3.4. By Service Provider

    15.4. Key Takeaways

16. Market Structure Analysis

    16.1. Competition Dashboard

    16.2. Competition Benchmarking

    16.3. Market Share Analysis of Top Players

        16.3.1. By Regional

        16.3.2. By Service

        16.3.3. By Application

        16.3.4. By Vertical

        16.3.5. By Service Provider

17. Competition Analysis

    17.1. Competition Deep Dive

        17.1.1. Gumlet

            17.1.1.1. Overview

            17.1.1.2. Product Portfolio

            17.1.1.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            17.1.1.4. Sales Footprint

            17.1.1.5. Strategy Overview

                17.1.1.5.1. Marketing Strategy

        17.1.2. Akamai Technologies Inc.

            17.1.2.1. Overview

            17.1.2.2. Product Portfolio

            17.1.2.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            17.1.2.4. Sales Footprint

            17.1.2.5. Strategy Overview

                17.1.2.5.1. Marketing Strategy

        17.1.3. CloudFlare Inc.

            17.1.3.1. Overview

            17.1.3.2. Product Portfolio

            17.1.3.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            17.1.3.4. Sales Footprint

            17.1.3.5. Strategy Overview

                17.1.3.5.1. Marketing Strategy

        17.1.4. CenturyLink

            17.1.4.1. Overview

            17.1.4.2. Product Portfolio

            17.1.4.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            17.1.4.4. Sales Footprint

            17.1.4.5. Strategy Overview

                17.1.4.5.1. Marketing Strategy

        17.1.5. Limelight Networks Inc.

            17.1.5.1. Overview

            17.1.5.2. Product Portfolio

            17.1.5.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            17.1.5.4. Sales Footprint

            17.1.5.5. Strategy Overview

                17.1.5.5.1. Marketing Strategy

        17.1.6. CDNetworks Co. Ltd.

            17.1.6.1. Overview

            17.1.6.2. Product Portfolio

            17.1.6.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            17.1.6.4. Sales Footprint

            17.1.6.5. Strategy Overview

                17.1.6.5.1. Marketing Strategy

        17.1.7. Orange S.A.

            17.1.7.1. Overview

            17.1.7.2. Product Portfolio

            17.1.7.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            17.1.7.4. Sales Footprint

            17.1.7.5. Strategy Overview

                17.1.7.5.1. Marketing Strategy

        17.1.8. AT&T

            17.1.8.1. Overview

            17.1.8.2. Product Portfolio

            17.1.8.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            17.1.8.4. Sales Footprint

            17.1.8.5. Strategy Overview

                17.1.8.5.1. Marketing Strategy

        17.1.9. Deutsche Telekom AG

            17.1.9.1. Overview

            17.1.9.2. Product Portfolio

            17.1.9.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            17.1.9.4. Sales Footprint

            17.1.9.5. Strategy Overview

                17.1.9.5.1. Marketing Strategy

        17.1.10. StackPath LLC

            17.1.10.1. Overview

            17.1.10.2. Product Portfolio

            17.1.10.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            17.1.10.4. Sales Footprint

            17.1.10.5. Strategy Overview

                17.1.10.5.1. Marketing Strategy

18. Assumptions & Acronyms Used

19. Research Methodology

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