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Education Technology
Sectoral analysis of U.S. trade and competitiveness in education technology, as well as information on resources and events in this sector. 

Education Technology

Overview

Education Technology (EdTech), a subsector of the technology development sector, encompasses technology used in early childhood education, K-12, higher education, and workforce development. It consists of three major product categories:

  • Hardware: interactive white boards, displays and tablets, student response systems, laptops, desktops, stylus pens, wireless slates, classroom wearables, wrist-worn equipment, head gear, projectors, and sound systems.
  • Software: Learning Management Systems (LMS), Learning Content Management Systems (LCMS), adaptive learning platforms, and assessment systems.
  • Content: audio-based content, video-based content, text content, and multimedia content.

The Global EdTech Market

The EdTech market is highly attractive in terms of its size and growth rate. According to Grand View Research, the global market in 2020 was estimated to be worth $89.49 billion (USD) and is projected to grow at compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.9% from 2021 to 2028. 

Given the size of the U.S. education sector, North America is the largest market for EdTech, comprising almost 37% of the global market.

The U.S. EdTech Market

The U.S. government does not track EdTech trade. However, in 2020 the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) started tracking services trade in online education and electronic correspondence courses under “Other Personal, Cultural, and Recreational – Education Services”. Online education and electronic correspondence courses are a subsector of the EdTech Industry.

According to BEA, in 2019 (latest available data) the United States exported an estimated $2.3 billion in Education Services.

EdTech Trends

  • Increased competition in higher education
  • Classes being taken from massive open online courses (MOOCs)
  • Adoption of mobile devices (i.e. tablets are used in 85 percent of U.S. K-12 school districts)
  • Learning models that incorporate personalized and blended learning techniques
  • Data privacy
  • Professional development and training courses
  • Student assessments
  • Computer science

How Industry & Analysis Can Help

Industry & Analysis (I&A) is an advocate for the development of U.S. service industries in international trade. Within ITA, the Office of Supply Chain and Professional and Business Services (OSCPBS) promotes and supports the U.S. EdTech sector and represents the interests of the EdTech sector through the following activities:

  • Identifying opportunities in overseas markets.
  • Industry sector reports.
  • Identifying and resolving market barriers.
  • Export development assistance.

Federal and State Government Resources for EdTech Companies

Other EdTech Publications

 

 

ITA Resources

Rachel Alarid
International Trade Specialist for Education Services
Rachel.Alarid@trade.gov 
202.482.5154

Isabel Davila
Global Sub-Team Leader for Education Technology
Isabel.Davila@trade.gov
786.568.7124

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