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云端储存市场报告:2031 年趋势、预测与竞争分析

Cloud Storage Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis to 2031

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简介目录

全球云端储存市场的未来前景光明,在主储存、备份和灾难復原以及归檔市场都存在大量机会。预计到 2031 年全球云端储存市场规模将达到 2,909 亿美元,2025 年至 2031 年的复合年增长率为 17.9%。这个市场的关键驱动因素是人工智慧技术的注入和对视讯分析日益增长的需求、各种最尖端科技的使用不断增加(例如增强型摄影系统、遥感探测和人工智慧 (AI)),以及采用帮助企业产生大量资料的分析主导平台。

  • 在最终用途类别中,Lucintel 预测,由于采用数位技术来改善服务交付,政府和公共部门将在预测期内保持最大的份额。
  • 根据地区划分,由于连网设备、数位付款、视讯串流服务和智慧家电的普及以及数商务策略的持续采用,预计北美在预测期内仍将是最大的地区。

云端储存市场的策略性成长机会

在技​​术发展和可扩展储存解决方案需求不断增长的推动下,云端储存市场在各个应用层级提供了多种策略成长机会。

  • 企业资料管理:随着当今资料量的指数级成长,越来越多的企业逐渐转向云端储存。透过可扩展、安全的储存解决方案满足企业需求,该解决方案还提供进阶效能和合规性功能。
  • 医疗保健和生命科学:医疗保健产业正在以前所未有的速度产生大量资料。这需要具有安全性、资料保护和扩充性的云端基础的储存解决方案,以支援研究和患者照护的关键分析倡议。
  • 媒体和娱乐:媒体和娱乐产业的特点是高容量、大容量的储存需求和极高的效能要求。这就需要一种能够高速储存和分发大型媒体檔案的解决方案。我们有机会提供支援高解析度内容和即时协作的尖端储存解决方案。
  • 物联网和边缘运算:物联网和边缘运算的兴起推动了对能够直接在边缘处理和储存即时资料的云端储存解决方案的需求。这为开发能够与边缘设备良好整合并支援低延迟应用程式的储存解决方案创造了绝佳机会。
  • 中小型企业解决方案:中小型企业越来越多地采用云端储存解决方案进行资料管理。提供价格合理、可扩展且具有满足中小型企业独特需求(包括易用性和可负担性)功能的储存解决方案,存在着成长机会。

这些新的成长机会反映了推动云端储存市场成长的多样化用途和需求。我们专注于企业资料管理、医疗保健、媒体和娱乐、物联网以及中小型企业,这使我们能够抓住巨大的市场潜力并满足不断变化的储存需求。

云端储存市场驱动因素与挑战

有多种驱动因素​​和挑战将影响云端储存市场的成长和发展。

云端储存市场受以下因素驱动:

  • 技术发展:云端储存技术具有更好的资料管理、更高级的安全功能和扩充性,正在推动市场向前发展,以满足企业和个人不断变化的需求。
  • 增加资料量:各种组织和个人产生的资料量需要可扩展的云端储存解决方案。这正在推动与高级资料管理和储存容量扩展相关的工具的发展。
  • 拥抱数位转型:鑑于数位转型,企业越来越多地采用云端储存解决方案,以便以更清晰、更有效率的方式管理资料。企业需要灵活且经济可行的储存替代方案,这推动了云端储存市场的成长。
  • 合规性和安全性要求:对资料安全性和法规合规性的关注度不断提高,推动了对具有与安全性和合规性相关的高端功能的云端储存解决方案的需求。这推动了保护资料同时确保法规遵循的储存解决方案的发展。
  • 经济高效:与本地储存相比,云端储存提供了经济高效的选择。因此,企业和个人都正在采用云端储存。这种吸引力源自于收费模式和降低的基础设施管理成本。

云端储存市场面临的挑战是:

  • 资料安全和隐私问题:儘管最近的发展已经显着改善了安全功能,但资料外洩和隐私相关问题仍然是云端储存市场发展的主要障碍。强而有力的保护以防止未授权存取和维护资料隐私是主要关注点。
  • 整合和迁移挑战:将云端储存解决方案与现有系统整合或从遗留系统迁移资料被认为是复杂且耗时的。组织必须应对这些挑战,以确保顺利推出并尽量减少干扰。
  • 区域合规性:云端储存解决方案供应商可能难以提供符合与资料保护相关的各个区域法规的服务。为了遵守当地和国际法规,需要不断更新和调整储存解决方案。

这些因素塑造了云端储存市场的结构,影响了成长机会和市场动态的步伐。具体而言,技术进步、资料量增加、数位转型和成本效率是关键驱动因素。然而,资料安全、整合复杂性和法规遵循是成功开发市场必须克服的挑战。

目录

第一章执行摘要

第 2 章 全球云端储存市场:市场动态

  • 简介、背景和分类
  • 供应链
  • 产业驱动因素与挑战

第 3 章 2019 年至 2031 年的市场趋势与预测分析

  • 宏观经济趋势(2019-2024)与预测(2025-2031)
  • 全球云端储存市场趋势(2019-2024)及预测(2025-2031)
  • 全球云端储存市场(按组件划分)
    • 解决方案
    • 服务
  • 全球云端储存市场(按部署类型划分)
    • 公共
    • 私有云端
  • 全球云端储存市场按应用划分
    • 主储存
    • 备份和灾害復原
    • 檔案
  • 全球云端储存市场(按最终用户划分)
    • BFSI
    • IT 和 ITeS
    • 通讯
    • 医疗保健和生命科学
    • 媒体和娱乐
    • 消费品和零售
    • 製造业
    • 政府和公共部门
    • 其他的

第 4 章 2019 年至 2031 年各地区的市场趋势与预测分析

  • 全球云端储存市场按地区划分
  • 北美云端储存市场
  • 欧洲云端储存市场
  • 亚太云端储存市场
  • 世界其他地区的云端储存市场

第五章 竞争分析

  • 产品系列分析
  • 营运整合
  • 波特五力分析

第六章 成长机会与策略分析

  • 成长机会分析
    • 全球云端储存市场成长机会(按组件划分)
    • 按部署类型分類的全球云端储存市场成长机会
    • 全球云端储存市场成长机会(按应用划分)
    • 全球云端储存市场成长机会(按最终用户划分)
    • 全球云端储存市场成长机会(按地区划分)
  • 全球云端储存市场的新趋势
  • 战略分析
    • 新产品开发
    • 全球云端储存市场容量扩张
    • 全球云端储存市场的合併、收购和合资企业
    • 认证和许可

第七章主要企业简介

  • AWS
  • Google
  • Microsoft
  • IBM
  • Alibaba Cloud
  • Oracle
  • Rackspace Technology
  • HPE
  • Dell Technologie
  • Dropbox
简介目录

The future of the global cloud storage market looks promising with opportunities in the primary storage, backup and disaster recovery, and archiving markets. The global cloud storage market is expected to reach an estimated $290.9 billion by 2031 with a CAGR of 17.9% from 2025 to 2031. The major drivers for this market are the growing demand for AI technology infusion and video analytics, increasing usage of a variety of cutting-edge technologies, including enhanced camera systems, remote sensing, and artificial intelligence (AI), and the employment of analytics-driven platforms, which are assisting businesses in generating vast amounts of data.

  • Lucintel forecasts that, within the end-use category, the government and public sector will remain the largest segment over the forecast period due to the adoption of digital technologies to improve service delivery.
  • In terms of regions, North America will remain the largest region over the forecast period due to the increasing adoption of digital business strategies, as well as the growing use of connected gadgets, digital payments, video streaming services, and smart home appliances in the region.

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Emerging Trends in the Cloud Storage Market

The cloud storage market is representative of several emerging trends, which shape the future. These trends reflect advances in technology and evolving user needs.

  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: The increasing use of AI and machine learning in cloud storage solutions is improving data management, task automation, and predictive analytics. These advancements enable higher-end storage operations, improved data retrieval, and deeper insights into stored data.
  • Hybrid and Multi-cloud Adoption: The use of hybrid and multi-cloud strategies allows organizations to take full advantage of the diverse environments of clouds. This helps them achieve flexibility, better disaster recovery, and resource optimization by combining the capabilities of public, private and on-premises storage solutions.
  • Better Security and Compliance: With increasing concerns about data breaches and regulatory requirements, cloud storage is focused on enhanced security and compliance features. Innovations include end-to-end encryption, multi-factor authentication, and strict compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR and CCPA.
  • Serverless Storage Solutions: Serverless computing enables scalable storage on demand, without the hassle of managing traditional infrastructure. This opens up opportunities for dynamic or event-driven applications that offer cost-effective and flexible storage options.
  • Integration of Edge Computing: The development of storage solutions, combined with edge computing, supports data processing and storage closer to the source of data. This enables real-time data analysis and reduces latency for applications in IoT and other use cases.

Some of these emerging trends are currently redesigning the cloud storage market, driving the adoption of AI, hybrid and multi-cloud strategies, enhanced security, serverless solutions, and edge computing. These trends ensure that the industry is moving toward more flexible, secure, and effective storage solutions.

Recent Developments in the Cloud Storage Market

The recent developments in the cloud storage market show that there are major improvements and innovations taking place, particularly in terms of the competence and services offered by various cloud storage providers.

  • Expansion of Storage Capacity and Performance: Cloud providers are continuously scaling up storage capacity and performance to cope with the increasing volume of data. This includes innovations in high-performance storage solutions and scalability features that support large-scale data operations.
  • Introduction of Advanced Security Features: Cloud storage service providers are increasingly introducing sophisticated security features, such as data encryption, IAM (Identity and Access Management), and compliance with various data protection regulations, due to growing data security concerns. These measures ensure that sensitive information remains secure and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Growth of Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Environments: The growth of hybrid and multi-cloud environments is another significant trend. As organizations seek greater flexibility and resiliency in their storage solutions, the adoption of hybrid and multi-cloud strategies continues to increase. This development enables optimized resource utilization and robust disaster recovery capabilities across various cloud environments.
  • Serverless Storage Solutions Development: With the rise of serverless computing, serverless storage solutions have been developed to scale on demand and require minimal infrastructure management. These solutions provide cost-effective and flexible storage options for dynamic applications.
  • Advanced Data Analytics Integration: Cloud storage solutions are increasingly incorporating advanced data analytics, including the power of AI and Machine Learning. These innovations help speed up data management, automate insights, and enable better decision-making from stored data.

These developments constitute significant changes in the cloud storage market with regard to capacity, security, flexibility, and performance. They also demonstrate the industry's growth in response to changing data management needs and rapid technological advancement.

Strategic Growth Opportunities for Cloud Storage Market

There are several strategic growth opportunities for the cloud storage market at different application levels, driven by technological evolution and the growing demand for scalable storage solutions.

  • Enterprise Data Management: The exponential growth in data volumes today is driving a gradual shift of more and more enterprises toward cloud storage. Scalable, secure storage solutions that meet enterprise requirements also offer advanced performance and compliance features.
  • Healthcare and Life Sciences: The healthcare industry is generating data volumes at an unprecedented pace. This has created opportunities for cloud-based storage solutions that are designed for high security, data protection, and scalability to support major analytics initiatives for research and patient care.
  • Media and Entertainment: The media and entertainment sectors are characterized by high-capacity and high-volume storage needs with very high-performance requirements. This creates the demand for solutions that can store and distribute large media files at high speed. There is an opportunity to provide state-of-the-art storage solutions that support high-definition content and real-time collaboration.
  • IoT and Edge Computing: The rise of IoT and edge computing is driving the demand for cloud storage solutions that can process and store real-time data directly at the edge. This presents immense opportunities to develop storage solutions that integrate well with edge devices while supporting low-latency applications.
  • Solutions for SMEs: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly adopting cloud storage solutions for data management. Growth opportunities exist in providing affordable, scalable storage solutions with features that meet the specific needs of SMEs, such as ease of use and affordability.

These emerging opportunities reflect the diverse applications and needs that are driving the growth of the cloud storage market. Focusing on enterprise data management, healthcare, media and entertainment, IoT, and SMEs will help capture significant market potential and address the evolving storage needs.

Cloud Storage Market Driver and Challenges

There are several drivers and challenges that impact the growth and development of the cloud storage market.

The factors responsible for driving the cloud storage market include:

  • Technical Development: Cloud storage technologies have embraced better data management, more advanced security features, and scalability, which drive the market in response to ever-changing business and individual needs.
  • Growing Volume of Data: The volume of data generated by various organizations and individuals calls for scalable cloud storage solutions. This driver supports the development of tools related to advanced data management and storage capacity expansion.
  • Adoption of Digital Transformation: Organizations are increasingly inclined towards adopting cloud storage solutions that allow them to manage their data in a more articulate and efficient manner in light of digital transformation. This sets the pace for advancement in the growth of the cloud storage market, as organizations require flexible and economically viable means of storage.
  • Compliance and Security Requirements: The increasing concern for data security and regulatory compliance elevates the demand for cloud storage solutions with high-end features related to security and compliance. This driver supports the development of storage solutions that protect data while ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Cost Efficiency: Cloud storage provides cost-effective options compared to on-premise storage. Companies and individuals have thus adopted it for this reason. This attractiveness can be attributed to the pay-per-use model and a reduction in infrastructure management costs.

Challenges in the cloud storage market are:

  • Data Security and Privacy Concerns: Although security features have greatly improved in recent years, data breaches and privacy-related concerns remain significant drawbacks to the development of the cloud storage market. Ensuring robust protection against unauthorized access and maintaining data privacy are the major concerns.
  • Integration and Migration Challenges: Integration of cloud storage solutions with existing systems, as well as data migration from legacy systems, is considered complex and time-consuming. Organizations need to address such challenges to ensure smooth adoption with minimal disruption.
  • Regional Compliance: Sometimes, cloud storage solution providers find it difficult to provide services that comply with different regional regulations related to data protection. Compliance with both local and international regulations requires continuous updates and adaptations of storage solutions.

These factors influence the pace of growth opportunities and market dynamics while shaping the structure of the cloud storage market. Specifically, technological advancements, the growth of data volume, digital transformation, and cost efficiency are major drivers. However, data security, integration complexity, and regulatory compliance are challenges that must be overcome for the successful development of the market.

List of Cloud Storage Companies

Companies in the market compete on the basis of product quality offered. Major players in this market focus on expanding their manufacturing facilities, R&D investments, infrastructural development, and leverage integration opportunities across the value chain. Through these strategies cloud storage companies cater increasing demand, ensure competitive effectiveness, develop innovative products & technologies, reduce production costs, and expand their customer base. Some of the cloud storage companies profiled in this report include-

  • AWS
  • Google
  • Microsoft
  • IBM
  • Alibaba Cloud
  • Oracle
  • Rackspace Technology
  • HPE
  • Dell Technologie
  • Dropbox

Cloud Storage by Segment

The study includes a forecast for the global cloud storage market by component, deployment type, application, end use, and region.

Cloud Storage Market by Component [Analysis by Value from 2019 to 2031]:

  • Solutions
  • Services

Cloud Storage Market by Deployment Type [Analysis by Value from 2019 to 2031]:

  • Public
  • Private Cloud

Cloud Storage Market by Application [Analysis by Value from 2019 to 2031]:

  • Primary Storage
  • Backup & Disaster Recovery
  • Archiving

Cloud Storage Market by End Use [Analysis by Value from 2019 to 2031]:

  • BFSI
  • IT & ITeS
  • Telecommunications
  • Healthcare and Life Sciences
  • Media and Entertainment
  • Consumer Goods and Retail
  • Manufacturing
  • Government and Public Sector

Cloud Storage Market by Region [Analysis by Value from 2019 to 2031]:

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • The Rest of the World

Country Wise Outlook for the Cloud Storage Market

Cloud storage is one of the fastest evolving markets in today's technologically advanced world. Technology, data generation, and the demand for scalable and secure storage solutions act as strong catalysts for advancement in this market. While organizations and individuals seek more efficient ways to manage and protect their data, cloud storage providers are constantly innovating and expanding their offerings to meet this need. A look at recent developments in key markets follows.

  • United States: Cloud storage in the U.S. has been on the rise, with key players like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud developing more services. This includes enhancements in security within storage solutions, such as encryption and multi-factor authentication. Additionally, AI and ML are being developed for integration into the process to optimize data management and predictive analytics. The adoption of hybrid and multi-cloud strategies is also growing to provide more agility and efficiency in data storage.
  • China: Backed by government policies aimed at enabling digital transformation and smart technologies, the demand for cloud storage is booming in China. Large Chinese cloud providers have only recently started deploying advanced storage solutions, with a focus on higher capacity and improved data protection capabilities. The emphasis also remains strong on ensuring compliance with local regulations regarding data locality. Finally, cloud-native storage services continue to gain ground, along with innovations to support big data and AI applications.
  • Germany: Cloud storage in Germany is shaped by rigid data privacy laws and the drive for digitalization across industries. German cloud providers are improving their offerings with more functionality to adhere to the GDPR and other local regulations. This includes everything from data encryption and access controls to regional data centers to ensure data residency. There is also increasing interest in and adoption of hybrid cloud options, which help balance security, compliance, and scalability needs.
  • India: The overall growth of the country's digital economy and increased access to the internet are driving exponential growth in the Indian cloud storage market. Key stakeholders in the industry, including AWS and Microsoft Azure, continue to invest in additional data centers to expand both the availability and performance of their services in the region. However, there is a growing demand for more affordable and scalable solutions specifically designed for small and medium-sized businesses. Cloud storage innovations are also focused on increasing security and compliance with protection regulations in the future.
  • Japan: The Japanese cloud storage market is driven by technological innovation and a strong focus on data security. Key developments include the integration of AI and ML for better data analytics and management. Japanese cloud providers are investing in advanced storage solutions to achieve high-performance computing and disaster recovery. Additionally, the market is shifting toward a hybrid cloud environment for improved scalability and resiliency while addressing data security and compliance concerns.

Features of the Global Cloud Storage Market

Market Size Estimates: Cloud storage market size estimation in terms of value ($B).

Trend and Forecast Analysis: Market trends (2019 to 2024) and forecast (2025 to 2031) by various segments and regions.

Segmentation Analysis: Cloud storage market size by various segments, such as by component, deployment type, application, end use, and region in terms of ($B).

Regional Analysis: Cloud storage market breakdown by North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the World.

Growth Opportunities: Analysis of growth opportunities in different component, deployment type, application, end use, and regions for the cloud storage market.

Strategic Analysis: This includes M&A, new product development, and competitive landscape of the cloud storage market.

Analysis of competitive intensity of the industry based on Porter's Five Forces model.

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This report answers following 11 key questions:

  • Q.1. What are some of the most promising, high-growth opportunities for the cloud storage market by component (solutions and services), deployment type (public and private cloud), application (primary storage, backup & disaster recovery, and archiving), end use (BFSI, IT & ITeS, telecommunications, healthcare and life sciences, media and entertainment, consumer goods and retail, manufacturing, government and public sector, and other), and region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World)?
  • Q.2. Which segments will grow at a faster pace and why?
  • Q.3. Which region will grow at a faster pace and why?
  • Q.4. What are the key factors affecting market dynamics? What are the key challenges and business risks in this market?
  • Q.5. What are the business risks and competitive threats in this market?
  • Q.6. What are the emerging trends in this market and the reasons behind them?
  • Q.7. What are some of the changing demands of customers in the market?
  • Q.8. What are the new developments in the market? Which companies are leading these developments?
  • Q.9. Who are the major players in this market? What strategic initiatives are key players pursuing for business growth?
  • Q.10. What are some of the competing products in this market and how big of a threat do they pose for loss of market share by material or product substitution?
  • Q.11. What M&A activity has occurred in the last 5 years and what has its impact been on the industry?

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary

2. Global Cloud Storage Market : Market Dynamics

  • 2.1: Introduction, Background, and Classifications
  • 2.2: Supply Chain
  • 2.3: Industry Drivers and Challenges

3. Market Trends and Forecast Analysis from 2019 to 2031

  • 3.1. Macroeconomic Trends (2019-2024) and Forecast (2025-2031)
  • 3.2. Global Cloud Storage Market Trends (2019-2024) and Forecast (2025-2031)
  • 3.3: Global Cloud Storage Market by Component
    • 3.3.1: Solutions
    • 3.3.2: Services
  • 3.4: Global Cloud Storage Market by Deployment Type
    • 3.4.1: Public
    • 3.4.2: Private Cloud
  • 3.5: Global Cloud Storage Market by Application
    • 3.5.1: Primary Storage
    • 3.5.2: Backup & Disaster Recovery
    • 3.5.3: Archiving
  • 3.6: Global Cloud Storage Market by End Use
    • 3.6.1: BFSI
    • 3.6.2: IT & ITeS
    • 3.6.3: Telecommunications
    • 3.6.4: Healthcare and Life Sciences
    • 3.6.5: Media and Entertainment
    • 3.6.6: Consumer Goods and Retail
    • 3.6.7: Manufacturing
    • 3.6.8: Government and Public Sector
    • 3.6.9: Others

4. Market Trends and Forecast Analysis by Region from 2019 to 2031

  • 4.1: Global Cloud Storage Market by Region
  • 4.2: North American Cloud Storage Market
    • 4.2.1: North American Market by Application: Primary Storage, Backup & Disaster Recovery, and Archiving
    • 4.2.2: North American Market by End Use: BFSI, IT & ITeS, Telecommunications, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Media and Entertainment, Consumer Goods and Retail, Manufacturing, Government and Public Sector, and Other
  • 4.3: European Cloud Storage Market
    • 4.3.1: European Market by Application: Primary Storage, Backup & Disaster Recovery, and Archiving
    • 4.3.2: European Market by End Use: BFSI, IT & ITeS, Telecommunications, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Media and Entertainment, Consumer Goods and Retail, Manufacturing, Government and Public Sector, and Other
  • 4.4: APAC Cloud Storage Market
    • 4.4.1: APAC Market by Application: Primary Storage, Backup & Disaster Recovery, and Archiving
    • 4.4.2: APAC Market by End Use: BFSI, IT & ITeS, Telecommunications, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Media and Entertainment, Consumer Goods and Retail, Manufacturing, Government and Public Sector, and Other
  • 4.5: ROW Cloud Storage Market
    • 4.5.1: ROW Market by Application: Primary Storage, Backup & Disaster Recovery, and Archiving
    • 4.5.2: ROW Market by End Use: BFSI, IT & ITeS, Telecommunications, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Media and Entertainment, Consumer Goods and Retail, Manufacturing, Government and Public Sector, and Other

5. Competitor Analysis

  • 5.1: Product Portfolio Analysis
  • 5.2: Operational Integration
  • 5.3: Porter's Five Forces Analysis

6. Growth Opportunities and Strategic Analysis

  • 6.1: Growth Opportunity Analysis
    • 6.1.1: Growth Opportunities for the Global Cloud Storage Market by Component
    • 6.1.2: Growth Opportunities for the Global Cloud Storage Market by Deployment Type
    • 6.1.3: Growth Opportunities for the Global Cloud Storage Market by Application
    • 6.1.4: Growth Opportunities for the Global Cloud Storage Market by End Use
    • 6.1.5: Growth Opportunities for the Global Cloud Storage Market by Region
  • 6.2: Emerging Trends in the Global Cloud Storage Market
  • 6.3: Strategic Analysis
    • 6.3.1: New Product Development
    • 6.3.2: Capacity Expansion of the Global Cloud Storage Market
    • 6.3.3: Mergers, Acquisitions, and Joint Ventures in the Global Cloud Storage Market
    • 6.3.4: Certification and Licensing

7. Company Profiles of Leading Players

  • 7.1: AWS
  • 7.2: Google
  • 7.3: Microsoft
  • 7.4: IBM
  • 7.5: Alibaba Cloud
  • 7.6: Oracle
  • 7.7: Rackspace Technology
  • 7.8: HPE
  • 7.9: Dell Technologie
  • 7.10: Dropbox