- Hardware
- Services
- Software
Mainframe Market size was valued at USD 3,478.6 million in 2023 and is poised to grow at a CAGR of 7.8% from 2024 to 2030. Mainframes are powerful, high-performance computers designed to handle large-scale data processing and mission-critical applications. These systems are crucial for organizations that require high-volume transaction processing, data analytics, and secure data management. The finance sector, particularly banking and insurance, remains a primary user of mainframe technology, accounting for a significant portion of mainframe workloads globally. The increasing need for robust, secure, and scalable computing solutions in various industries drives the mainframe market.
Additionally, the growing volume of digital transactions and data processing requirements in sectors such as retail, healthcare, and government contribute to market growth. Technological advancements in mainframe systems, including improved processing power, enhanced security features, and integration with cloud technologies, are fuelling market expansion. Furthermore, the trend towards hybrid IT environments, combining mainframe capabilities with cloud services, is expected to create new opportunities in the market. Challenges such as the shortage of skilled mainframe professionals and the perception of mainframes as legacy systems may hinder market growth. However, initiatives by major players to modernize mainframe technology and make it more accessible to younger IT professionals are addressing these concerns. North America held the major market share in 2023 and is expected to dominate the global Mainframe Market in the forecasted years.
Mainframe Market Key Developments:
In 2021, IBM introduced the IBM z15, a next-generation mainframe designed to:
- Offer enhanced data privacy and security features
- Provide improved cloud-native development capabilities
- Increase processing power for complex workloads
Mainframe Market Summary
Study Period
2024-2030
Base Year
2023
CAGR
7.8%
Largest Market
North America
Fastest Growing Market
Asia Pacific
Mainframe Market Dynamics
The persistence of mainframes in critical industries, particularly in finance and government sectors, is a key driver for the mainframe market. Mainframes continue to process a significant portion of global financial transactions, highlighting their importance in the digital economy. For instance, it's estimated that mainframes handle about 90% of all credit card transactions globally. The increasing focus on data security and compliance requirements also drives demand for mainframe systems, known for their robust security features. However, there has been a growing trend towards mainframe modernization, with organizations seeking to integrate mainframe capabilities with cloud and AI technologies. This trend is reshaping the mainframe market, driving demand for software and services that facilitate this integration. The COVID-19 pandemic has further emphasized the importance of reliable, high-capacity computing systems, potentially boosting the mainframe market. Challenges include the perception of mainframes as outdated technology and the costs associated with maintaining and upgrading mainframe systems.
North-America Got Significant Share
Mainframe Market Regional Analysis
Based on Region, the Mainframe Market is segmented into North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa. The North American mainframe Market accounted for the largest share and is expected to retain its dominance in the forecasted years. The region's strong presence of major financial institutions, government agencies, and large enterprises that rely heavily on mainframe technology contributes to its market leadership. The Asia-Pacific region is anticipated to show the fastest growth during the forecast period. Factors such as rapid digitalization, increasing adoption of advanced technologies in emerging economies like India and China, and the growing financial services sector are expected to fuel market growth in this region.
Latin America
Europe
Asia Pacific
Middle East
North America
Mainframe Market Segmentation
By Type
By Application
- Transaction
- ERP
- Census Industry
- Consumer Statistics
By End User
- BFSI
- IT and Telecom
- Healthcare
- Government and Public Sector
- Retail
- Travel and Transportation
- Manufacturing
- Others
Geography
- North America
- Europe
- The Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- MEA
Frequently Asked Questions
Mainframe Market was valued at USD 3,478.6 million in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.8% from 2024 to 2030.
The Mainframe Market is segmented based on Type, Application, End Use, and Geography.
The leading players in the global Mainframe Market are IBM Corporation, Fujitsu Limited, Unisys Corporation, BMC Software, Inc., Broadcom Inc., Dell Technologies Inc., Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Atos SE, NEC Corporation, and others.
Historic years considered for the market study are 2019-2022, 2023 is considered as the base year for market estimation, and Seven years forecast is presented from 2024 – 2030.
Key Features of the Report
- The mainframe market report provides granular level information about the market size, regional market share, historic market (2019-2023), and forecast (2024-2030).
- The report covers in-detail insights about the competitor’s overview, company share analysis, key market developments, and their key strategies.
- The report outlines drivers, restraints, unmet needs, and trends that are currently affecting the market.
- The report tracks recent innovations, key developments, and start-up details that are actively working in the market.
- The report provides a plethora of information about market entry strategies, regulatory framework, and reimbursement scenarios.
| 1.Executive Summary |
| 2.Global Mainframe Market Introduction |
| 2.1.Global Mainframe Market - Taxonomy |
| 2.2.Global Mainframe Market - Definitions |
| 2.2.1.Type |
| 2.2.2.Application |
| 2.2.3.End User |
| 2.2.4.Region |
| 3.Global Mainframe Market Dynamics |
| 3.1. Drivers |
| 3.2. Restraints |
| 3.3. Opportunities/Unmet Needs of the Market |
| 3.4. Trends |
| 3.5. Product Landscape |
| 3.6. New Product Launches |
| 3.7. Impact of COVID 19 on Market |
| 4.Global Mainframe Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 |
| 4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) |
| 4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 5.Global Mainframe Market By Type, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 5.1. Hardware |
| 5.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 5.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 5.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 5.2. Services |
| 5.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 5.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 5.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 5.3. Software |
| 5.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 5.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 5.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 6.Global Mainframe Market By Application, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 6.1. Transaction |
| 6.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 6.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 6.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 6.2. ERP |
| 6.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 6.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 6.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 6.3. Census Industry |
| 6.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 6.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 6.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 6.4. Consumer Statistics |
| 6.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 6.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 6.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 7.Global Mainframe Market By End User, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 7.1. BFSI |
| 7.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 7.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 7.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 7.2. IT and Telecom |
| 7.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 7.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 7.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 7.3. Healthcare |
| 7.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 7.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 7.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 7.4. Government and Public Sector |
| 7.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 7.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 7.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 7.5. Retail |
| 7.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 7.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 7.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 7.6. Travel and Transportation |
| 7.6.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 7.6.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 7.6.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 7.7. Manufacturing |
| 7.7.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 7.7.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 7.7.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 7.8. Others |
| 7.8.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 7.8.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 7.8.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 8.Global Mainframe Market By Region, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 8.1. North America |
| 8.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 8.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 8.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 8.2. Europe |
| 8.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 8.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 8.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 8.3. Asia Pacific (APAC) |
| 8.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 8.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 8.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 8.4. Middle East and Africa (MEA) |
| 8.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 8.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 8.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 8.5. Latin America |
| 8.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 8.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 8.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 9.North America Mainframe Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 9.1. Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 9.1.1.Hardware |
| 9.1.2.Services |
| 9.1.3.Software |
| 9.2. Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 9.2.1.Transaction |
| 9.2.2.ERP |
| 9.2.3.Census Industry |
| 9.2.4.Consumer Statistics |
| 9.3. End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 9.3.1.BFSI |
| 9.3.2.IT and Telecom |
| 9.3.3.Healthcare |
| 9.3.4.Government and Public Sector |
| 9.3.5.Retail |
| 9.3.6.Travel and Transportation |
| 9.3.7.Manufacturing |
| 9.3.8.Others |
| 9.4. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 9.4.1.United States of America (USA) |
| 9.4.2.Canada |
| 10.Europe Mainframe Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 10.1. Type Analysis and Forecast by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 10.1.1.Hardware |
| 10.1.2.Services |
| 10.1.3.Software |
| 10.2. Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 10.2.1.Transaction |
| 10.2.2.ERP |
| 10.2.3.Census Industry |
| 10.2.4.Consumer Statistics |
| 10.3. End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 10.3.1.BFSI |
| 10.3.2.IT and Telecom |
| 10.3.3.Healthcare |
| 10.3.4.Government and Public Sector |
| 10.3.5.Retail |
| 10.3.6.Travel and Transportation |
| 10.3.7.Manufacturing |
| 10.3.8.Others |
| 10.4. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 10.4.1.Germany |
| 10.4.2.France |
| 10.4.3.Italy |
| 10.4.4.United Kingdom (UK) |
| 10.4.5.Spain |
| 11.Asia Pacific (APAC) Mainframe Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 11.1. Type Analysis and Forecast by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 11.1.1.Hardware |
| 11.1.2.Services |
| 11.1.3.Software |
| 11.2. Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 11.2.1.Transaction |
| 11.2.2.ERP |
| 11.2.3.Census Industry |
| 11.2.4.Consumer Statistics |
| 11.3. End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 11.3.1.BFSI |
| 11.3.2.IT and Telecom |
| 11.3.3.Healthcare |
| 11.3.4.Government and Public Sector |
| 11.3.5.Retail |
| 11.3.6.Travel and Transportation |
| 11.3.7.Manufacturing |
| 11.3.8.Others |
| 11.4. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 11.4.1.China |
| 11.4.2.India |
| 11.4.3.Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) |
| 11.4.4.Japan |
| 11.4.5.Rest of APAC |
| 12.Middle East and Africa (MEA) Mainframe Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 12.1. Type Analysis and Forecast by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 12.1.1.Hardware |
| 12.1.2.Services |
| 12.1.3.Software |
| 12.2. Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 12.2.1.Transaction |
| 12.2.2.ERP |
| 12.2.3.Census Industry |
| 12.2.4.Consumer Statistics |
| 12.3. End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 12.3.1.BFSI |
| 12.3.2.IT and Telecom |
| 12.3.3.Healthcare |
| 12.3.4.Government and Public Sector |
| 12.3.5.Retail |
| 12.3.6.Travel and Transportation |
| 12.3.7.Manufacturing |
| 12.3.8.Others |
| 12.4. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 12.4.1.GCC Countries |
| 12.4.2.South Africa |
| 12.4.3.Rest of MEA |
| 13.Latin America Mainframe Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 13.1. Type Analysis and Forecast by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 13.1.1.Hardware |
| 13.1.2.Services |
| 13.1.3.Software |
| 13.2. Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 13.2.1.Transaction |
| 13.2.2.ERP |
| 13.2.3.Census Industry |
| 13.2.4.Consumer Statistics |
| 13.3. End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 13.3.1.BFSI |
| 13.3.2.IT and Telecom |
| 13.3.3.Healthcare |
| 13.3.4.Government and Public Sector |
| 13.3.5.Retail |
| 13.3.6.Travel and Transportation |
| 13.3.7.Manufacturing |
| 13.3.8.Others |
| 13.4. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 13.4.1.Brazil |
| 13.4.2.Mexico |
| 13.4.3.Rest of LA |
| 14. Competition Landscape |
| 14.1. Market Player Profiles (Introduction, Brand/Product Sales, Financial Analysis, Product Offerings, Key Developments, Collaborations, M & A, Strategies, and SWOT Analysis) |
| 14.2.1.IBM Corporation |
| 14.2.2.Fujitsu Limited |
| 14.2.3.Unisys Corporation |
| 14.2.4.BMC Software, Inc. |
| 14.2.5.Broadcom Inc. |
| 14.2.6.Dell Technologies Inc. |
| 14.2.7.Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) |
| 14.2.8.Atos SE |
| 14.2.9.NEC Corporation |
| 14.2.10.LzLabs GmbH |
| 14.2.11.Phoenix Software International |
| 14.2.12.Micro Focus International plc |
| 15. Research Methodology |
| 16. Appendix and Abbreviations |
- IBM Corporation
- Fujitsu Limited
- Unisys Corporation
- BMC Software, Inc.
- Broadcom Inc.
- Dell Technologies Inc.
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
- Atos SE
- NEC Corporation
- LzLabs GmbH
- Phoenix Software International
- Micro Focus International plc