South Korea AV Cables for Residential Market Research Report: Forecast (2025-2030)

Market Insights & Analysis: South Korea AV Cables for Residential Market (2025-30):

The South Korea AV Cables for Residential Market size was valued at around USD 29.29 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 32.34 million by 2030. Along with this, the market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of around 2.43% during the forecast period, i.e., 2025-30. The South Korea AV Cables for Residential Market growth is due to the increasing need for compatible connecting solutions, adoption of smart home technology, integration of advanced technologies such as cloud, AI, IIoT, and others, standardization of Type-C cables, global authorities’ standards & guidelines, increasing penetration of electronic devices, OTT and IPTV services, emerging gaming industry, etc.

The collaboration and the increasing partnership between the housing companies and technology solution providers have surged in South Korea, leading to the development of smart housing due to the aging population, rapid urbanisation, the need for smart and sustainable living, and government support. For instance, the Korea Land and Housing Company (KLS), with the Information Technology Consortium (ITC), launched the Smart Home platform in 2023, which offers a secure and controlled housing environment through the smart dashboards and mobile apps. Thus, to enable such advances, sensors, cameras, and other monitoring equipment are required, requiring AV cables for the connectivity.      

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Additionally, the South Korean government supports the market through initiatives like the Intelligent Home (Vestal) initiative, initiated in 2023, with the aim of integrating smart technologies in the housing and residential sector of the country, offering a smooth and premium living experience. The initiative included the integration of 15 devices for trial in around 5,000 houses and successful integration in approximately 228,00 homes by the end of 2024. Thus, the increasing integration of technologically advanced devices requires a reliable connecting solution like AV cables, hence boosting the demand for AV cables in South Korea.     

South Korea AV Cables for Residential Market Driver:

Increasing Adoption of Smart Home Technology – The integration of smart technology in home appliances is evolving the residential sector of South Korea. It is observed due to the increasing adoption of electronic devices, digitalization of the sectors, growing high-speed internet services, advancements in technology, government support, etc.

The increasing integration of technologies like AI, Cloud, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) in home appliances like refrigerators, dishwashers, televisions, gaming consoles, smart security systems, etc., has led to an increase in the need for AV cables for the efficient functionality of these smart home appliances. The electronic service providers like Samsung, LG, Coway, and others have initiated the AI and IIoT-powered appliances and services, leading to a rise in the sale of these devices. In mid-2023, Samsung launched its wide range of AI-driven home appliances and rolled out the SmartThings Pro platform, leading to a spike of around 16.2% in 2024 from the previous year, accounting for over USD221 million, with South Korea contributing around 15-20% in the sales. Similarly, other manufacturers noted a surge in revenue amid the integration of advanced technologies in home appliances; thus, the increasing sales raise the consumption of AV cables in the residential sector of South Korea.

South Korea AV Cables for Residential Market Challenge:

Incorporation of Wireless AV Solutions Hampers Market Growth – The integration of wireless solutions such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth acts as a challenge to the traditional cables market in South Korea. The consumers are inclined towards the wireless solutions because of the convenience, clutter-free workspace & ecosystem, increasing 5G internet connectivity, compatibility across multiple devices, etc., over the conventional.

The cross and multi-connection of wireless devices like speakers, streaming boxes, consoles, and others, without the hassle of cables, offering flexibility to the consumers, leading to a shift in the consumers’ preferences. With the ongoing shift, the leading electronic manufacturers like Samsung, LG, and others are introducing wireless AV home appliances and devices. For instance, LG Electronics launched the world’s first wireless OLED TV in South Korea in 2023, with Zero Connect Box, which supports multiple connectivity options, offering a premium and ultra-large streaming experience. Thus, with the shifting preferences of consumers towards wireless home devices and appliances, and the ongoing integration of wireless technological solutions in electronic gadgets, decrease the utility of the AV cables, hence hindering the market growth & expansion.      

South Korea AV Cables for Residential Market Trend:

Universalization of USB Type-C Cables – The residential device and appliance manufacturers are offering the USB Type-C AV cables for most of the appliances, offering the consumers a simpler life with the distinctive cable type for each appliance, fast charging, EU's global standard regulations, and compatibility across multiple devices.

The multiple cable connectivity types like HDMI, USB-A, S type, VGA, Component RCA, and others, have complicated the user’s life, needing to purchase and remember the cable type for different ports. As a solution, the manufacturers have introduced and standardized the Type-C cables for the devices, simplifying consumers' life. The Type-C cables are efficient in data transfer, charging, display connectivity, and others, thus reducing the purchasing cost of multiple cable types. The growing adoption and standardization of Type-C cables have completely replaced the USB-A and HDMI cables in smartphones and laptops, offering fast charging, high-definition video output, high-speed data transfer, etc.

Moreover, the growing popularity of the USB-C docking stations in residential spaces like home offices, entertainment setups, and others, due to the multi-connectivity and functionality, allows users to operate multiple devices like monitors, AR/VR, audio systems, etc., at the same time. Thus, the increasing acceptance and integration of Type-C USB cables in the South Korean electronics market promotes the growth of Type-C cables in the country.        

South Korea AV Cables for Residential Market (2025-30): Segmentation Analysis

The South Korea AV Cables for Residential Market study of MarkNtel Advisors evaluates & highlights the major trends and influencing factors in each segment. It includes predictions for the period 2025–2030 at the country level. Based on the analysis, the market has been further classified as:

Based on Application:

• Television & Home Theater Systems
• Audio Systems & Soundbars
• Gaming Consoles
• Computers & Laptops
• Streaming Devices
• Others (Projectors, Set-Top Boxes, etc.)

Based on application, the television and home theatre systems hold the largest market share, around 33%. This market share is due to the increasing penetration of the Internet Protocol Television (IPTV), growing utility of streaming devices, high consumption of OTT platforms, emerging gaming industry, and others.

The increasing adoption of electronic devices and stable high-speed internet connectivity has propelled the penetration of OTT and IPTV platforms in South Korea, with 65-70% of the population streaming on OTT platforms, and around 80% of the users stream daily, in 2025. This high rate of consumption of OTT and IPTV services requires essentials like a set-top box, sound system, and other connected devices with a display, offering immersive streaming visuals and audio. These systems are often integrated into the television and home theatre setups need a reliable and stable connectivity solution like AV cables, offering a smooth and swift OTT and IPTV streaming experience. Similarly, the emerging gaming population and the rising eSports culture have further led to the integration of gaming consoles into smart televisions and home theaters, hence increasing the demand for AV cables for home theaters and televisions for residential use in South Korea.

Based on Packaging Type:

• Single Cable Packaging
• Multi-Packaging
• Bulk Packaging
• Others

The single cable packaging holds the largest market share of about 52%. This is due to the utility & need of the consumer, customized needs & preferences, rapid innovations & technological changes, adaptability, flexibility, etc.

The consumers' changing needs and preferences, as per the requirement of the specific type and length of the AV cable for the devices, result in the purchase of single cable packaging. It allows consumers to select and purchase exactly what they need as per the upgrades in the connecting devices, minimizing the wastage and increasing flexibility with the devices. The fast-paced innovation and upgradation in devices like smart TV, audio systems, laptops, smartphones, etc., require a new connecting AV cable as per the compatibility of the device. The wide range of product types, such as HDMI, RCA, Optical, Type-C, S-Video, Display Port, and others, and their distinctive usage across a wide range of products, leads the consumer to purchase a single-cable pack. For instance, in South Korea, smart 4K TV contributes over 56% of the total TV shipments in 2024, requiring the HDMI type of cable, whereas the smartphone annual sales are around 15-20 million units, requiring a Type-C cable. Thus, the distinctive applicability, performance specifications of each cable type, and cost-effectiveness have led consumers to prefer the single cable packaging, hence facilitating the large market share in the country.

South Korea AV Cables for Residential Industry Recent Development:

• 2024: LS Cable & System Ltd. completed the divestment of its U.S. division to Gaon Cable and announced a strategic shift to focus on producing high-voltage and data center cables, which are essential for large-scale infrastructure and technology projects, particularly in the growing global digital and energy sectors.

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