Knowing the Consulting Market is essential for users and buyers of consulting services to make informed decisions. How large is the market? What is the market structure? How is it organized?

1. ASK YOUR QUESTION
WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE
CONSULTING MARKET?

2. It is a tricky question.

3. You will find
various
estimations
available on the
market sizing,
depending on the
definition you use.

4. We use an
estimate of
roughly $250
billion worldwide.

5. No matter how you look at
the market, it is
surprisingly huge.

6. Twice the size of
a booming
industry such as
video games
($115B in 2018
)…

7. Or a mature
industry such as
motorbikes
($134B in 2018).

8. WHAT ELSE CAN WE TELL
YOU?

9. The industry is
organized along
three dimensions).

10. Regional markets are quite diverse.

11. The consulting industry is obviously a
large market with robust growth.
So why does it have such an unsavory
reputation?

12. The consultants must be bringing
something to the table.
Value, maybe?

13. Hélène Laffitte
Cofounder & CEO
• Consulting Sourcing Expert
• Author of Smart Consulting
Sourcing
• MBA Columbia Business School
Want to learn more?
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more value.
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