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The Industry's Most Trusted Global Market Survey

Built on rigorous methodology and validated data, CSA Research’s Global Market Survey provides the most
reliable view of market size, growth, and trends. It gives you the clarity to plan with confidence.

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We show how CSA Research collects, validates, models, and ensures the accuracy and reliability of language industry data.

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Key Market Insights

Our annual survey isn’t just a data collection exercise. It is the foundation for the critical reports
that help you plan, benchmark, and grow.

How the Global Market Survey Works

CSA Research's Global Market Survey is the foundation of our market sizing.

As the only trusted and methodologically sound survey of its kind
in the language services and technology industry, it delivers consistent, transparent, and independently validated data.

We follow these steps:

1

Define Global LSP Population

We start with a global population of approximately 27,000 language service providers.

2

Build A Representative Sample

We construct a sample that reflects the full range of company sizes and geographic locations.

3

Gather Revenue Data

We collect revenue data through quarterly surveys.

4

Incorporate Macroeconomic Factors

We integrate macroeconomic inputs from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

5

Analyze Revenue Distribution

We analyze revenue distribution across: Top 10 LSPs: US$4.21 billion (8.1%), Ranks 11-100: US$3.21 billion (6.2%), All others: US$44.52 billion (85.7%)

6

Estimate Total Market Size

We produce a total market size estimate.

How the Global Market Survey Works

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We’re seeing the industry evolve beyond traditional localization. Success now requires natural language processing insight, adaptive technologies, and broader integration with enterprise content operations, what we define as the post-localization era.

Dr. Arle Lommel

VP of Research

The CSA Research Difference

Built on rigorous methodology and validated data, our market sizing provides the most reliable view of industry size, growth, and trends. It gives you the clarity to plan with confidence.

  • Top 100 ≠ Market: We measure the full industry, not just the biggest names.
  • No Double Counting: We eliminate vendor-to-vendor overlaps.
  • Inflation Adjusted: All values are presented in real terms.
  • Rankings ≠ Market Sizing.
  • Buyers and Freelancers Included.
  • Bias-Resistant Survey Design.
  • Quarterly Forecasts Since 2021+ IMF Modeling.
  • AI Value Tracked, Not Hyped.

No Data Is Better Than Bad Data

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Arle Lommel

Senior Analyst

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With Contributions From

Abdelouaheb Hocine

Research Associate

Fatima Bengana

Research Coordinator

Sarra Hakemi

Research Associate

No shortcuts. Just sound data.

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Verified global database includes LSPs from every region and major market sector.

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Report cycle is supported by research, validation, modeling, and expert insights.

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Annual reports are published using data from the Global Market Survey process.

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