| Product Code: ETC5459531 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Bhawna Singh | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
The real-time bidding (RTB) market in Ethiopia is in its early stages, driven by increasing internet penetration and digital advertising growth. Local businesses and media organizations are beginning to adopt RTB to optimize online ad placements. The market is dominated by international ad tech providers, as Ethiopias local digital advertising infrastructure is still developing.
The growing adoption of digital advertising is driving Ethiopias real-time bidding (RTB) market. With businesses increasingly shifting their marketing efforts to online platforms, RTB enables efficient ad placement and precise audience targeting. The rising use of smartphones and internet penetration across Ethiopia is supporting this trend. Additionally, the benefits of programmatic advertising, such as cost efficiency and improved campaign performance, are prompting advertisers to adopt RTB solutions, contributing to the growth of the market.
The real-time bidding (RTB) market in Ethiopia faces several obstacles, primarily due to the lack of digital advertising infrastructure and limited internet penetration in the country. RTB requires advanced digital advertising technology and a stable internet connection, both of which are still underdeveloped in Ethiopia. Many businesses in the country are not fully aware of the benefits of RTB, and there is a lack of expertise in implementing such platforms effectively. Furthermore, limited access to financial resources and a lack of trust in online advertising solutions make Ethiopian companies hesitant to invest in real-time bidding platforms. The markets growth is further hindered by weak regulatory frameworks surrounding digital advertising.
Ethiopias government has recognized the potential of digital advertising and has started introducing policies to support the growth of the real-time bidding (RTB) market. This includes regulations to protect consumer data and ensure privacy in online advertising. The government has been working on strengthening its digital infrastructure to support the growth of the RTB market, and incentives are being offered to digital marketing firms that adopt innovative RTB technologies. These efforts aim to position Ethiopia as a growing player in the digital advertising space in Africa.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Ethiopia Real time Bidding Market Overview |
3.1 Ethiopia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ethiopia Real time Bidding Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ethiopia Real time Bidding Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ethiopia Real time Bidding Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ethiopia Real time Bidding Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ethiopia Real time Bidding Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Auction, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ethiopia Real time Bidding Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Ad Format, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Ethiopia Real time Bidding Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Device, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ethiopia Real time Bidding Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing internet penetration and smartphone usage in Ethiopia |
4.2.2 Growing digital advertising spending by businesses in the region |
4.2.3 Adoption of programmatic advertising and real-time bidding technologies by companies in Ethiopia |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Limited awareness and understanding of real-time bidding among businesses in Ethiopia |
4.3.2 Infrastructure challenges impacting internet connectivity and speed in certain regions |
5 Ethiopia Real time Bidding Market Trends |
6 Ethiopia Real time Bidding Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ethiopia Real time Bidding Market, By Applications |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ethiopia Real time Bidding Market Revenues & Volume, By Media and entertainment, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ethiopia Real time Bidding Market Revenues & Volume, By Games, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Ethiopia Real time Bidding Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail and e-Commerce, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Ethiopia Real time Bidding Market Revenues & Volume, By Travel and luxury, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Ethiopia Real time Bidding Market Revenues & Volume, By Mobile apps, 2021-2031F |
6.1.7 Ethiopia Real time Bidding Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ethiopia Real time Bidding Market, By Auction |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ethiopia Real time Bidding Market Revenues & Volume, By Open Auction, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ethiopia Real time Bidding Market Revenues & Volume, By Invited Auction, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Ethiopia Real time Bidding Market, By Ad Format |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ethiopia Real time Bidding Market Revenues & Volume, By RTB Image, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Ethiopia Real time Bidding Market Revenues & Volume, By RTB Video, 2021-2031F |
6.4 Ethiopia Real time Bidding Market, By Device |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Ethiopia Real time Bidding Market Revenues & Volume, By Mobiles, 2021-2031F |
6.4.3 Ethiopia Real time Bidding Market Revenues & Volume, By Desktops, 2021-2031F |
6.4.4 Ethiopia Real time Bidding Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 Ethiopia Real time Bidding Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ethiopia Real time Bidding Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ethiopia Real time Bidding Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ethiopia Real time Bidding Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average response time for real-time bidding auctions in Ethiopia |
8.2 Number of active advertisers participating in real-time bidding auctions |
8.3 Growth in the number of programmatic advertising campaigns run in Ethiopia |
9 Ethiopia Real time Bidding Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ethiopia Real time Bidding Market Opportunity Assessment, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ethiopia Real time Bidding Market Opportunity Assessment, By Auction, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ethiopia Real time Bidding Market Opportunity Assessment, By Ad Format, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Ethiopia Real time Bidding Market Opportunity Assessment, By Device, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ethiopia Real time Bidding Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ethiopia Real time Bidding Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ethiopia Real time Bidding Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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