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Philippines ICT Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts Analysis (2024 - 2029)

The Philippine ICT Market Report is Segmented by Type (Hardware, Software, IT Services, and Telecommunication Services), Size of Enterprise (Small and Medium Enterprises and Large Enterprises), and Industry Vertical (BFSI, IT & Telecom, Government, Retail, and E-Commerce, Manufacturing, Energy and Utilities, and Other Industry Verticals). The Market Sizes and Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD) for all the Above Segments.

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Philippines ICT Market Size

Philippines ICT Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2029
Base Year For Estimation 2023
Market Size (2024) USD 24.92 Billion
Market Size (2029) USD 45.67 Billion
CAGR (2024 - 2029) 12.88 %
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

Philippines ICT Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Philippines ICT Market Analysis

The Philippines ICT Market size is estimated at USD 24.92 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 45.67 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 12.88% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

  • The ICT market is growing rapidly across the country due to increasing spending on hardware and software services. IT investments are growing, and the demand for the ICT market is expected to grow significantly over the next five years. According to the International Trade Administration, Philippine software and software service sales will reach USD 95 million by 2025. Such factors underscore the growth of the country's ICT market.
  • Significant growth in private and public investments, increasing consumer spending, and rising demand for cloud services drive the ICT market in the Philippines. In addition, the growing need for greater agility and flexibility in the IT infrastructure drives the need to adopt cloud technology. Such factors positively drive the demand for ICT in the country and are expected to shape the market's future over the forecast period.
  • Key players in the ICT market are increasing their spending on system infrastructure maintenance while investing in development, modernization, and enhancement projects. Globalization in this region and the growing need for adopting advanced technologies such as Cloud, IoT, and artificial intelligence are boosting the growth of the market.
  • Cyberattacks are expected to continue to rise over the next five years. Advancements in IT operations are expected to prevent cyberattacks in the ICT market. The cloud-based platform and enterprise software provide real-time data, creating greater value for the business, especially in providing remote access. Over the past few years, in the Philippines, Microsoft has launched new offerings and expanded its security services under a new category known as Microsoft Security Experts for large enterprises.
  • The modernization of IT infrastructure across various sectors, the adoption of advanced technologies to increase operational efficiency in businesses, and growing advancements in the country's telecom sector will shape the future of the Philippine ICT market. In addition, the launch of new software and hardware by market vendors and growing cloud adoption in the country are expected to foster the growth of the market over the forecast period.

Philippines ICT Market Trends

The Rise in Telecommunication Services is Expected to Drive Market Growth

  • The growth in the telecom industry can be attributed to the increasing population and the rising adoption of mobile phones that support 3G, 4G, and 5G services across the country. The telecommunication services in the country majorly include voice, data, and other services provided by the telecom service providers, such as PLDT, Globe Telecom, etc., to support the digital transformations of various industries. Telecommunication services contribute significantly to the growth of the overall ICT market.
  • The country is witnessing advancements in emerging technologies, such as augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Such emerging technology trends are expected to escalate the need for better network connectivity requirements in businesses across the country in the coming years and drive the demand for telecommunication services.
  • The accelerated rollout of 5G services by major market vendors is positively influencing the demand for telecommunication services in various business sectors. For instance, according to the data from Viavi Solutions, as of April 2023, 105 cities in the Philippines had 5G network coverage, an increase from 98 cities in April 2022.
  • In April 2024, Globe Telecom, a major player in the Philippine telecom sector, announced a significant expansion of its 5G network. The company added 41 new 5G sites in the Visayas and Mindanao regions in 2023. By the end of 2023, Globe had bolstered its 5G presence to reach a total of 894 sites. Globe also broadened its 5G roaming alliances, collaborating with 156 partners spanning 82 countries. Such developments are expected to support the growth of telecommunication services in the Philippines over the forecast period.
Philippines ICT Market: Number of cities covered by 5G network, in Units, Philippines, June 2021 - April 2023

The IT & Telecom Segment is Expected to Gain Significant Traction Over the Forecast Period

  • The IT & telecom segment is expected to positively influence the growth of the ICT market in the Philippines. The growing digital transformation across the country's IT & telecom sector, coupled with the growing rollout of 5G by telecom market vendors, is significantly driving the demand for IT services.
  • The telecom sector in the country is rapidly transitioning from 3G/4G services to 5G services, owing to increasing efforts from the country's major telecommunication operators. The telecom authority is making significant investments to boost the coverage of broadband networks in the country. Hardware solutions are expected to witness substantial growth as the country's telecom operators speed up 5G rollouts, which would drive the demand for hardware components to upgrade the passive infrastructure of telecom towers in the country.
  • The information and communication sector in the Philippines is witnessing robust growth, propelling the demand for ICT components, including hardware, software, and IT services. In addition, the country's IT sector is growing rapidly with the increasing presence of global market vendors, adoption of advanced technologies, and launch of data centers, coupled with increasing cloud migration in the IT business, driving the ICT market in the country.
  • Data from The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) revealed that the sector contributed around USD 12.92 billion in GVA, marking a consistent upward trend over recent years. According to the data, the GVA generated from the IT & telecom sector in the Philippines rose significantly from USD 11.52 billion in 2021 to USD 12.92 billion in 2023.
Philippines ICT Market: Gross Value Added Generated from the Information and Communication Industry, in USD Billion, Philippines ,2021-2023

Philippines ICT Industry Overview

The Philippine ICT market is fragmented, with many players operating in it. Several key players in the ICT market are constantly making efforts to bring advancements. A few prominent companies are entering into collaborations and expanding their footprints in developing regions to consolidate their positions in the market. Major market players include Accenture PLC, Cisco Systems, Globe Telecom, and IBM Corporation.

  • May 2024: Converge ICT Solutions Inc. partnered with South Korea's NAVER Cloud Corp. to explore the potential of the expanding cloud market in the Philippines. Both companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) outlining their intention to explore collaborations utilizing NAVER Cloud's innovative solutions. The aim is to tailor cloud solutions that meet the unique needs of Philippine consumers and businesses through discussions and engagements between the two parties.

Philippines ICT Market Leaders

  1. Accenture plc

  2. Globe Telecom, Inc.

  3. IBM Corporation

  4. Cisco Systems, Inc.

  5. Oracle Corporation

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

Philippines ICT Market Concentration
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Philippines ICT Market News

  • May 2024: Fujitsu unveiled its first Digital Innovation Hub in Southeast Asia. This move is expected to empower Philippine organizations by granting them direct access to technology specialists and a cutting-edge digital facility. The new innovation hub enables businesses to learn about digital trends and co-create solutions using human-centric design.
  • April 2024: PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications Inc. in the Philippines elevated their cloud endeavors by launching the Cloud Center of Excellence (CCOE). This strategic step is designed to cultivate a workforce that is more customer-centric and well-equipped for the future. The CCOE stands at the core of the organizational strategy, leveraging cloud technology to boost efficiency, agility, and innovation. It is instrumental in bolstering workforce flexibility, facilitating swift resource scaling, and promoting collaboration via agile methodologies and DevOps practices.

Philippines ICT Market Report - Table of Contents

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    1. 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition

    2. 1.2 Scope of the Study

  2. 2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

  3. 3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  4. 4. MARKET INSIGHTS

    1. 4.1 Market Overview

    2. 4.2 Industry Stakeholder Analysis

    3. 4.3 Industry Attractiveness-Porter's Five Force Analysis

      1. 4.3.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers

      2. 4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers

      3. 4.3.3 Threat of New Entrants

      4. 4.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products

      5. 4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

  5. 5. MARKET DYNAMICS

    1. 5.1 Market Drivers

      1. 5.1.1 Rising Demand for 5G

      2. 5.1.2 Rising Need to Explore and Adopt Digital technologies and Initiatives

    2. 5.2 Market Restrain

      1. 5.2.1 Fragmented Nature of the Market and Growing Incidence of Data Breaches and Lack of Supporting Infrastructure

  6. 6. KEY TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENTS

    1. 6.1 Cloud Technology

    2. 6.2 Artificial Intelligence

    3. 6.3 Cyber Security

    4. 6.4 Digital Services

  7. 7. MARKET SEGMENTATION

    1. 7.1 By Type

      1. 7.1.1 Hardware

      2. 7.1.2 Software

      3. 7.1.3 IT Services

      4. 7.1.4 Telecommunication Services

    2. 7.2 By Size of Enterprise

      1. 7.2.1 Small and Medium Enterprises

      2. 7.2.2 Large Enterprises

    3. 7.3 By Industry Vertical

      1. 7.3.1 BFSI

      2. 7.3.2 IT & Telecom

      3. 7.3.3 Government

      4. 7.3.4 Retail and E-commerce

      5. 7.3.5 Manufacturing

      6. 7.3.6 Energy and Utilities

      7. 7.3.7 Other Industry Verticals

  8. 8. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

    1. 8.1 Company Profiles*

      1. 8.1.1 Accenture plc

      2. 8.1.2 Cisco Systems Inc.

      3. 8.1.3 Globe Telecom Inc.

      4. 8.1.4 IBM Corporation

      5. 8.1.5 Oracle Corporation

      6. 8.1.6 Microsoft Corporation

      7. 8.1.7 Huawei Technologies

      8. 8.1.8 Google (Alphabet Inc.)

      9. 8.1.9 Amazon.com Inc.

      10. 8.1.10 Cognizant Technology Solutions

  9. 9. INVESTMENT ANALYSIS

  10. 10. FUTURE OUTLOOK OF THE MARKET

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Philippines ICT Industry Segmentation

The Philippine ICT market tracks the revenue accrued from various types of hardware, software, IT services, and telecommunication services that are used in various end-user industries across the Philippines.

The Philippine ICT market is segmented by type (hardware, software, IT services, and telecommunication services), size of enterprise (small and medium enterprises and large enterprises), and industry vertical (BFSI, IT & telecom, government, retail and e-commerce, manufacturing, energy and utilities, and other industry verticals). The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value (USD) for all the above segments.

By Type
Hardware
Software
IT Services
Telecommunication Services
By Size of Enterprise
Small and Medium Enterprises
Large Enterprises
By Industry Vertical
BFSI
IT & Telecom
Government
Retail and E-commerce
Manufacturing
Energy and Utilities
Other Industry Verticals
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Philippines ICT Market Research FAQs

The Philippines ICT Market size is expected to reach USD 24.92 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 12.88% to reach USD 45.67 billion by 2029.

In 2024, the Philippines ICT Market size is expected to reach USD 24.92 billion.

Accenture plc, Globe Telecom, Inc., IBM Corporation, Cisco Systems, Inc. and Oracle Corporation are the major companies operating in the Philippines ICT Market.

In 2023, the Philippines ICT Market size was estimated at USD 21.71 billion. The report covers the Philippines ICT Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Philippines ICT Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

Future trends in the Philippines ICT Market include a) Rise of cloud computing b) Increased focus on cybersecurity c) Expansion of 5G networks

Philippines ICT Industry Report

The ICT market in the Philippines is experiencing robust growth, fueled by increased investments in technology and a rising demand for digital services. As a significant player in Southeast Asia, the country is seeing advancements in hardware, software, IT services, and telecommunications. Key sectors like retail, manufacturing, and government are driving the market's expansion, with retail leading in market share and government poised for rapid growth due to digital transformation initiatives. Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things are propelling the industry forward, offering numerous opportunities for stakeholders and investors. This dynamic environment benefits existing and new information technology companies in the Philippines. For detailed insights, Mordor Intelligence™ provides comprehensive reports on the Philippines' ICT market share, size, and growth, available for download as a free report PDF, essential for anyone involved in the ICT industry in the Philippines.

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Philippines ICT Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts Analysis (2024 - 2029)