The global consumer network attached storage market was valued at USD 6,096.8 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 12,035.1 million by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 12.1% from 2025 to 2030. The rapid digital transformation of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), along with the surge in unstructured data, is accelerating the adoption of consumer NAS devices.Consumer NAS systems serve as centralized storage solutions enabling multiple users to share and store files across a Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) network via Ethernet or Wi-Fi. These devices are primarily designed for home users as well as small and medium-sized businesses requiring secure, centralized data management.
Key Market Trends & Insights
North America led the market in 2024 with a 34.2%+ revenue share.
By mount type, standalone systems dominated with over 67% market share in 2024.
By storage type, Hard Disk Drive (HDD) solutions led with 65%+ share.
By storage capacity, the 1 TB–20 TB segment accounted for over 63% of the market.
By deployment, on-premise solutions represented 50%+ of total demand.
By end user, the business segment held over 59% market share.
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Market Size & Forecast
2024 Market Size: USD 6,096.8 Million
2030 Projected Market Size: USD 12,035.1 Million
CAGR (2025–2030): 12.1%
Largest Market: North America
Fastest-Growing Market: Asia Pacific
Competitive Landscape
The consumer NAS market is moderately consolidated, with a combination of well-established technology companies and specialized NAS manufacturers. Key players are expanding their geographic footprint, enhancing product portfolios, and investing in service infrastructure to gain competitive advantage.
For example, QNAP Systems, Inc. inaugurated a new facility in Willich, Germany, in June 2022. The location includes modern office space, training facilities, a servicing area, and warehousing. This center is expected to serve as the company’s European headquarters, strengthening its logistics and customer support capabilities across the region.
Among the key companies operating in the market, Dell Inc., Western Digital Corporation, and NEC Corporation hold strong competitive positions:
Dell Inc. benefits from a powerful brand reputation, broad product range, and robust customer support. Its NAS solutions offer high performance, scalability, and seamless integration with broader IT infrastructures, making them appealing to home and SMB users.
Western Digital Corporation leverages its longstanding expertise in storage technologies and strong brand recognition. The company’s diverse NAS lineup emphasizes reliability, security, and ease of use—making it suitable for consumers and home media environments.
NEC Corporation offers advanced, high-performance NAS systems tailored for professional users and small businesses. The company’s strong emphasis on data protection, network security, and efficient storage management has helped reinforce its competitive standing.
Prominent Companies
ASUSTOR Inc.
D-Link Corporation
Dell Inc.
NEC Corporation
NETGEAR
QNAP Systems, Inc.
Seagate Technology LLC
Synology Inc.
Western Digital Corporation
Zyxel
TerraMaster
BUFFALO INC.