2021-08-26-中国信通院-互联网域名行业季报（2021年第二季度）_21页_1mb

COVID-19 pandemic and market fluctuations significantly impacted the global domain name industry in Q2 2021. Globally, domain registration market decreased to 3.73 billion, with new gTLDs experiencing sharp declines due to economic disruptions. In China, the market saw a 23.6% year-on-year drop, with new gTLDs like .ICU and .TOP facing severe reduction in registrations.

Root server mirror deployments improved DNS performance, enhancing web access speeds in China, particularly for national and new gTLDs. Domain applications showed steady growth in active domains, concentrated in Jiangsu, Guangdong, and other economically advanced regions, with traditional ISP and IDC services dominating access.

Globally, the domain industry remains highly concentrated, with US institutions leading in management and registration services. China has a growing but fragmented sector, with licensed entities and key players like CNNIC and Alibaba Cloud contributing to the market. The report concludes with recommendations for improved root server strategies and infrastructure to support digital growth and resilience.