Inex One Sees Robust Growth in Expert Network Industry
Inex One, a prominent player in market research, has unveiled its latest report titled
The Expert Network Market Sizing 2025, which reveals that the global expert network sector has reached a remarkable valuation of over $2.5 billion in 2024. This marks a significant growth rate of 9% compared to the previous year, indicating a rebound after several years of slower expansions.
Driving Factors Behind the Growth
The surge in this industry can be attributed largely to revitalized private equity buyout activities and a notable rise in demand for survey products. Corporate and market research teams are increasingly opting for expert networks as alternatives to traditional B2C survey panels, enhancing their ability to gather insights efficiently. In this context, Max Friberg, CEO of Inex One, emphasized the role of expert networks in providing high-quality information to guide businesses in their decision-making processes. He stated, “Expert networks start where Google or ChatGPT ends, allowing companies to allocate resources more effectively and improve societal outcomes.”
Key Insights from the Report
The report encapsulates a wealth of data illustrating several crucial trends:
- - Market Growth: The expert network industry’s market value surpassed $2.5 billion in 2024, reflecting a 9% increase from the prior year.
- - Market Share Dynamics: A comprehensive analysis tracks the growth trajectories of the 35 leading expert networks over a 12-year span, including revenue data from 2012 to 2024.
- - Hiring Trends: Employment patterns among the top 15 expert networks are highlighted, shedding light on the shifts in hiring practices within this sector.
- - Regional Breakdown: The report provides a detailed dissection of spending across different regions, such as the United States, EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa), and the Rest of the World (RoW).
- - Future Outlook: The forecast indicates continuing growth driven by the increasing complexity of global value chains, alongside innovative product developments like transcript libraries which may pave the way for future mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity.
Conclusion
The comprehensive dataset and extensive analysis presented in this report underscore the rising demand for quality expert insights in an era characterized by information overload and misinformation. As strategic decision-making becomes ever more critical, the importance of expert networks will likely continue to rise, solidifying their place in the modern business landscape.
Inex One remains a leading digital marketplace that connects professionals—including strategy consultants, private equity firms, and market research entities—with top-tier expert networks and survey providers. With over 8,000 clients around the globe, Inex One streamlines expert consultations, enabling businesses to harness valuable insights that drive success.
For further insights and to access the full report, visit Inex One’s official blog at
Inex One Blog.