Movie & Video Distribution in Canada - Market Research Report (2013-2028)
New York, United States
Last Updated: October 2023
NAICS 51212CARevenue
$1.7bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$XX.Xm
Employees
1,321
Businesses
446
Wages
$XXX.Xm
Movie & Video Distribution in Canada industry analysis
Movie and video distributors in Canada circulate video content to downstream exhibitors, including movie theatres, TV networks and retailers of physical media. COVID-19 caused the Canadian economy to shut down, reducing advertising expenditure and demand from movie theatres. Since movie and video distributors rely on spending from movie theatres and advertising, the pandemic caused revenue to plunge. Government subsidies ran out during the pandemic recovery, so per capita disposable income declined. Leisure time also increased as more people went back to work. Falling incomes and recreation times caused revenue to continue to fall despite the strong economy. The industry's performance has recently picked up because of soaring demand from movie theatres. They were closed during COVID-19, so consumers were itching to return to cinemas. Overall, Revenue for movie and video distributors in Canada is expected to plunge at a CAGR of 8.0% during the current period, reaching $1.7 billion in 2023. Revenue is anticipated to increase 1.9% in that year.The industry will continue to face challenges during the outlook period. Higher productivity will encourage households to adopt digital media such as video-on-demand (VOD) and streaming services. These services replace and circumvent the need for traditional movie and video distributors, so they'll foster a long-term decline for the industry. As cable becomes more expensive and inefficient, Canadians will continue to cut the cord. Since distributors get lots of revenue from TV networks, falling cable usage will hurt the industry. Higher GDP will boost advertising expenditure, per capita disposable income and demand for movie theatres, aiding revenue growth and lessening some of the industry's decline. Overall, Revenue for movie and video distributors in Canada is forecast to creep downward at a CAGR of 0.7% during the outlook period, reaching $1.6 billion in 2028. Profit is projected to comprise 3.9% of revenue in that year.
Trends and Insights
- Revenue has plunged for movie and video distributors in Canada. COVID-19 and falling per capita disposable income severely constrained the industry’s performance.
- High competition with streaming services has reduced TV distributors' revenue share. Feature films' revenue share has grown during the current period as more Canadians flocked to theatres amid the pandemic recovery.
- Ontario's high population makes demand for movie and video distribution high. The province also benefits from being near the US border, as demand from markets in the United States is significant.
- Internal competition is based on securing contracts with movie and video producers. This competition is mostly based on price and reputation.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2013-2028)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 8.0 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $1.7bn in 2023.
Trends and Insights
COVID-19 led to a shutdown of the Canadian economy
- When COVID-19 hit, the Canadian government shut down businesses and enforced strict social distancing laws for many months.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to decline over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
The rise of digital media will foster a long-term decline for distributors
- Higher productivity and growing GDP will lead to a greater adoption of the Internet, which is reflected in the surging number of mobile telephone subscriptions and fixed broadband connections.
Biggest companies in the Movie & Video Distribution in Canada
| Company | Market Share (%)
2023 | Revenue ($m)
2023 | Profit ($m)
2023 | Profit Margin (%)
2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Entertainment One Ltd. | 74.8 | N/A | N/A | |
Mongrel Media | 6.6 | N/A | N/A |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Feature films, TV programming and Other audiovisual works. Feature films is the largest segment of the Movie & Video Distribution in Canada.
Trends and Insights
Distributors primarily sell TV content
- Selling TV programming to cable networks and other distributors is essential to the success of this industry, as the segment comprises nearly two-thirds of revenue.
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Competitors
- Electrical Equipment Wholesaling in Canada
Complementors
- Movie, TV & Video Production in Canada
- Video Postproduction Services in Canada
- DVD, Game & Video Rental in Canada
International industries
- Global Movie Production & Distribution
- Movie & Video Distribution in the US
- Motion Picture and Video Distribution in Australia
- Motion Picture and Video Production in New Zealand
- Film, Video & TV Programme Distribution in the UK
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
This industry primarily circulates audiovisual works to cinemas, TV networks, other exhibitors and stores. The industry excludes movie and TV distributors involved in audiovisual content production and retailers, rental stores and merchant wholesalers that distribute prerecorded physical media and music distributors.
What's included in this industry?
Wholesaling pre-recorded videosDistributing to TV stationsDistributing to cinemasCompanies
Entertainment One Ltd.Mongrel MediaPurchase this report to view all 2 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
AUDIOVISUAL WORKBLU-RAYMOTION PICTUREOUTSOURCEPIRATEIndustry Code
NAICS 512120 - Movie & Video Distribution in Canada
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Revenue has plunged for movie and video distributors in Canada. COVID-19 and falling per capita disposable income severely constrained the industry’s performance.
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Employees, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Businesses, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Profit, including historical (2013-2023)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
High competition with streaming services has reduced TV distributors' revenue share. Feature films' revenue share has grown during the current period as more Canadians flocke...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2023
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2023
- Major market segmentation in 2023
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
Ontario's high population makes demand for movie and video distribution high. The province also benefits from being near the US border, as demand from markets in the United S...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each province
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2023
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each province in 2023
- Number and share of revenue each province accounts for in 2023
- Number and share of wages each province accounts for in 2023
- Number and share of employees in each province in 2023
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Internal competition is based on securing contracts with movie and video producers. This competition is mostly based on price and reputation.
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2018-2023
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
The industry’s major players comprise a tiny proportion of revenue. Market share concentration is low because of localization, although high barriers to entry reduce fragment...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2019 through 2023
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2023
- Overview of Entertainment One Ltd.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2017 through 2023
- Overview of Mongrel Media's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2017 through 2023
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Entertainment One Ltd., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Mongrel Media, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Movie and video distributors are subject to a handful of regulations in Canada. These primarily relate to foreign companies and laws in Quebec.
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2013-2028)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2013-2028)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Profit has ebbed and flowed with economic conditions. Profit plunged during COVID-19 but rose amid the recovery.
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2023
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2023
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Liquidity Ratios (2016-2021)
- Coverage Ratios (2016-2021)
- Leverage Ratios (2016-2021)
- Operating Ratios (2016-2021)
- Assets (2016-2021)
- Liabilities (2016-2021)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2013-2028)
- Revenue per Employee (2013-2028)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- Employees per Establishment (2013-2028)
- Employees per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- Average Wage (2013-2028)
- Wages/Revenue (2013-2028)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- IVA/Revenue (2013-2028)
- Imports/Demand (2013-2028)
- Exports/Revenue (2013-2028)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2013-2028)
- IVA (2013-2028)
- Establishments (2013-2028)
- Enterprises (2013-2028)
- Employment (2013-2028)
- Exports (2013-2028)
- Imports (2013-2028)
- Wages (2013-2028)
Methodology
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What data sources do IBISWorld analysts use?
Each industry report incorporates data and research from government databases, industry-specific sources, industry contacts, and our own proprietary database of statistics and analysis to provide balanced, independent and accurate insights.
Key data sources in Canada include:
- Statistics Canada
- Industry Canada
- Canadian Business Patterns
Analysts also use industry specific sources to complement catch-all sources, although their perspective may focus on a particular organization or representative body, rather than a clear overview of all industry operations. However, when balanced against other perspectives, industry-specific sources provide insights into industry trends.
These sources include:
- Industry and trade associations
- Industry federations or regulators
- Major industry players annual or quarterly filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Movie & Video Distribution industry in Canada in 2024?
The market size of the Movie & Video Distribution industry in Canada is $1.7bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Movie & Video Distribution in Canada industry in 2023?
There are 446 businesses in the Movie & Video Distribution industry in Canada, which has declined at a CAGR of 2.4 % between 2018 and 2023.
Has the Movie & Video Distribution industry in Canada grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Movie & Video Distribution industry in Canada has been declining at a CAGR of 8.0 % between 2018 and 2023.
What is the forecast growth of the Movie & Video Distribution industry in Canada over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Movie & Video Distribution industry in Canada is expected to decline.
What are the biggest companies in the Movie & Video Distribution market in Canada?
The biggest companies operating in the Movie & Video Distribution market in Canada are Entertainment One Ltd. and Mongrel Media
What does the Movie & Video Distribution in Canada include?
Wholesaling pre-recorded videos and Distributing to TV stations are part of the Movie & Video Distribution industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Movie & Video Distribution in Canada?
The company holding the most market share in Canada is Entertainment One Ltd..
How competitive is the Movie & Video Distribution industry in Canada?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Movie & Video Distribution industry in Canada.
