How Big is the Business Broker Market?

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In the US, IBISWorld puts the business brokers industry at roughly $1.0 billion in 2026, with about 3,237 businesses operating in the space, a highly fragmented field with no firm holding more than 5% share.

Internationally, estimates vary widely by methodology: some market reports value the global business broker services market around $2.3 billion to $15.8 billion currently, projected to grow to $5 billion to $29 billion within the next decade.

Growth is generally forecast at a 6% to 11% CAGR, driven by SME transactions, digital platforms, and rising M&A activity, with North America leading and Asia Pacific growing fastest.