IPv4 Transfer Statistics

Data ranging from 1 Jan 2022

Data updated: 15 Jun 2026

IPs Transferred

This chart tracks the total volume of IPv4 transfers worldwide, helping you see how activity has changed over time and across regions.

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Top 10 Transferrers

Explore the top IPv4 transferers across regions and time periods. These organizations account for the majority of transfers and set the pace for global market shifts.

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IPs Transferred

Top 10 Recipients

Discover which organizations have acquired the most IPv4 space, offering a snapshot of where demand is strongest globally.

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IPs Transferred

IP Transfer Volume by Top Recipients

The market is highly concentrated among a few organizations. This chart shows how much of the total transfer volume (% of total transfers) is driven by the top players.

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Industry Segmentation of Top 10 Recipients

IPv4 demand comes from diverse industries. Here you can see which sectors drive the majority of acquisitions.

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Industry Segmentation of Top 10 Transferrers

Not all industries hold on to their IPs. This view highlights which sectors are releasing the most IPv4 space back into the market.

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Movement of IP Quantities between RIRs

IPv4 transfers don’t stop at regional borders. This visualization maps how addresses flow between RIRs worldwide.

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Source RIR
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The Ecosystem Dominance

Each RIR gains or loses IPv4 resources differently. This chart highlights regional shifts in address availability and dominance.

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Share of Transfers: Within vs Cross-border

IPv4 addresses move both locally and globally. Here you can see the balance between domestic and international transfers.

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Most Popular Subnet Sizes

From /24s to larger blocks, subnet sizes vary in demand. This chart reveals which ranges dominate the IPv4 market.

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Aggregate By
IP Sum
IP Sum
Transfer Count