Audiobook Market in Europe 2024-2028

Global Audiobook Market In Europe 2024-2028


The audiobook market in europe is forecasted to grow by USD 3296 mn during 2023-2028, accelerating at a CAGR of 26.8% during the forecast period. The report on the audiobook market in europe provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors.

The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, the latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment. The market is driven by benefits and reader engagement in audiobooks, rising adoption of online local language translation modules in audiobooks, and increased popularity of audiobooks among commuters.

Technavio's audiobook market in europe is segmented as below:
  • By Age Group
  • Adult
  • Kids
  • By Genre
  • Non-fiction
  • Fiction
  • By Geographical Landscape
  • Europe
This study identifies the growing shift toward subscription-based models in audiobook market in europe as one of the prime reasons driving the audiobook market in europe growth during the next few years. Also, growing popularity of online education and digital literacy and increasing use of voice assistants and smart speakers to listen to audiobooks will lead to sizable demand in the market.

The report on the audiobook market in europe covers the following areas:
  • Audiobook market in europe sizing
  • Audiobook market in europe forecast
  • Audiobook market in europe industry analysis
The robust vendor analysis is designed to help clients improve their market position, and in line with this, this report provides a detailed analysis of several leading audiobook market in europe vendors that include Alphabet Inc., Amazon.com Inc., Apple Inc., Awesound Inc., Barnes and Noble Booksellers Inc., Bertelsmann SE and Co. KGaA, Blackstone Audio Inc., Lulu Press Inc., News Corp., Nextory AB, Podium Publishing ULC, Rakuten Group Inc., RBmedia, Realm of Possibility Inc., Scribd Inc., Storytel AB, Strathmore Publishing and the Strathmore Studios, Ulverscroft Ltd., Vivendi SE, and W.F. Howes Ltd.. Also, the audiobook market in europe analysis report includes information on upcoming trends and challenges that will influence market growth. This is to help companies strategize and leverage all forthcoming growth opportunities.

The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to an analysis of the key vendors.
The publisher presents a detailed picture of the market by the way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources by an analysis of key parameters such as profit, pricing, competition, and promotions. It presents various market facets by identifying the key industry influencers. The data presented is comprehensive, reliable, and a result of extensive primary and secondary research. The market research reports provide a complete competitive landscape and an in-depth vendor selection methodology and analysis using qualitative and quantitative research to forecast accurate market growth.


1 Executive Summary
1.1 Market overview
Executive Summary - Chart on Market Overview
Executive Summary - Data Table on Market Overview
Executive Summary - Chart on Country Market Characteristics
Executive Summary - Chart on Market By Geographical Landscape
Executive Summary - Chart on Market Segmentation by Age Group
Executive Summary - Chart on Market Segmentation by Genre
Executive Summary - Chart on Incremental Growth
Executive Summary - Data Table on Incremental Growth
Executive Summary - Chart on Company Market Positioning
2 Market Landscape
2.1 Market ecosystem
Parent Market
Data Table on - Parent Market
2.2 Market characteristics
Market characteristics analysis
2.3 Value chain analysis
Value Chain Analysis
3 Market Sizing
3.1 Market definition
Offerings of companies included in the market definition
3.2 Market segment analysis
Market segments
3.3 Market size 2023
3.4 Market outlook: Forecast for 2023-2028
Chart on Europe - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
Data Table on Regional - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
Chart on Europe: Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
Data Table on Regional - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
4 Historic Market Size
4.1 Audiobook Market in Europe 2018 - 2022
Historic Market Size - Data Table on Audiobook Market in Europe 2018 - 2022 ($ million)
4.2 Age Group segment analysis 2018 - 2022
Historic Market Size - Age Group Segment 2018 - 2022 ($ million)
4.3 Genre segment analysis 2018 - 2022
Historic Market Size - Genre Segment 2018 - 2022 ($ million)
4.4 Geography segment analysis 2018 - 2022
Historic Market Size - Geography Segment 2018 - 2022 ($ million)
5 Five Forces Analysis
5.1 Five forces summary
Five forces analysis - Comparison between 2023 and 2028
5.2 Bargaining power of buyers
Bargaining power of buyers - Impact of key factors 2023 and 2028
5.3 Bargaining power of suppliers
Bargaining power of suppliers - Impact of key factors in 2023 and 2028
5.4 Threat of new entrants
Threat of new entrants - Impact of key factors in 2023 and 2028
5.5 Threat of substitutes
Threat of substitutes - Impact of key factors in 2023 and 2028
5.6 Threat of rivalry
Threat of rivalry - Impact of key factors in 2023 and 2028
5.7 Market condition
Chart on Market condition - Five forces 2023 and 2028
6 Market Segmentation by Age Group
6.1 Market segments
Chart on Age Group - Market share 2023-2028 (%)
Data Table on Age Group - Market share 2023-2028 (%)
6.2 Comparison by Age Group
Chart on Comparison by Age Group
Data Table on Comparison by Age Group
6.3 Adult - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
Chart on Adult - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
Data Table on Adult - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
Chart on Adult - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
Data Table on Adult - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
6.4 Kids - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
Chart on Kids - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
Data Table on Kids - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
Chart on Kids - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
Data Table on Kids - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
6.5 Market opportunity by Age Group
Market opportunity by Age Group ($ million)
Data Table on Market opportunity by Age Group ($ million)
7 Market Segmentation by Genre
7.1 Market segments
Chart on Genre - Market share 2023-2028 (%)
Data Table on Genre - Market share 2023-2028 (%)
7.2 Comparison by Genre
Chart on Comparison by Genre
Data Table on Comparison by Genre
7.3 Non-fiction - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
Chart on Non-fiction - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
Data Table on Non-fiction - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
Chart on Non-fiction - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
Data Table on Non-fiction - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
7.4 Fiction - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
Chart on Fiction - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
Data Table on Fiction - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
Chart on Fiction - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
Data Table on Fiction - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
7.5 Market opportunity by Genre
Market opportunity by Genre ($ million)
Data Table on Market opportunity by Genre ($ million)
8 Customer Landscape
8.1 Customer landscape overview
Analysis of price sensitivity, lifecycle, customer purchase basket, adoption rates, and purchase criteria
9 Geographic Landscape
9.1 Geographic segmentation
Chart on Market share By Geographical Landscape - 2023-2028 (%)
Data Table on Market share By Geographical Landscape - 2023-2028 (%)
9.2 Geographic comparison
Chart on Geographic comparison
Data Table on Geographic comparison
9.3 Germany - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
Chart on Germany - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
Data Table on Germany - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
Chart on Germany - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
Data Table on Germany - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
9.4 UK - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
Chart on UK - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
Data Table on UK - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
Chart on UK - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
Data Table on UK - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
9.5 The Netherlands - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
Chart on The Netherlands - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
Data Table on The Netherlands - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
Chart on The Netherlands - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
Data Table on The Netherlands - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
9.6 France - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
Chart on France - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
Data Table on France - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
Chart on France - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
Data Table on France - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
9.7 Rest of Europe - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
Chart on Rest of Europe - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
Data Table on Rest of Europe - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
Chart on Rest of Europe - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
Data Table on Rest of Europe - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
9.8 Market opportunity By Geographical Landscape
Market opportunity By Geographical Landscape ($ million)
Data Table on Market opportunity By Geographical Landscape ($ million)
10 Drivers, Challenges, and Opportunity/Restraints
10.1 Market drivers
10.2 Market challenges
10.3 Impact of drivers and challenges
Impact of drivers and challenges in 2023 and 2028
10.4 Market opportunities/restraints
11 Competitive Landscape
11.1 Overview
11.2 Competitive Landscape
Overview on criticality of inputs and factors of differentiation
11.3 Landscape disruption
Overview on factors of disruption
11.4 Industry risks
Impact of key risks on business
12 Competitive Analysis
12.1 Companies profiled
Companies covered
12.2 Market positioning of companies
Matrix on companies position and classification
12.3 Alphabet Inc.
Alphabet Inc. - Overview
Alphabet Inc. - Business segments
Alphabet Inc. - Key offerings
Alphabet Inc. - Segment focus
12.4 Amazon.com Inc.
Amazon.com Inc. - Overview
Amazon.com Inc. - Business segments
Amazon.com Inc. - Key news
Amazon.com Inc. - Key offerings
Amazon.com Inc. - Segment focus
12.5 Apple Inc.
Apple Inc. - Overview
Apple Inc. - Business segments
Apple Inc. - Key news
Apple Inc. - Key offerings
Apple Inc. - Segment focus
12.6 Barnes and Noble Booksellers Inc.
Barnes and Noble Booksellers Inc. - Overview
Barnes and Noble Booksellers Inc. - Product / Service
Barnes and Noble Booksellers Inc. - Key offerings
12.7 Bertelsmann SE and Co. KGaA
Bertelsmann SE and Co. KGaA - Overview
Bertelsmann SE and Co. KGaA - Business segments
Bertelsmann SE and Co. KGaA - Key news
Bertelsmann SE and Co. KGaA - Key offerings
Bertelsmann SE and Co. KGaA - Segment focus
12.8 Blackstone Audio Inc.
Blackstone Audio Inc. - Overview
Blackstone Audio Inc. - Product / Service
Blackstone Audio Inc. - Key offerings
12.9 News Corp.
News Corp. - Overview
News Corp. - Business segments
News Corp. - Key offerings
News Corp. - Segment focus
12.10 Podium Publishing ULC
Podium Publishing ULC - Overview
Podium Publishing ULC - Product / Service
Podium Publishing ULC - Key offerings
12.11 Rakuten Group Inc.
Rakuten Group Inc. - Overview
Rakuten Group Inc. - Business segments
Rakuten Group Inc. - Key offerings
Rakuten Group Inc. - Segment focus
12.12 RBmedia
RBmedia - Overview
RBmedia - Product / Service
RBmedia - Key offerings
12.13 Scribd Inc.
Scribd Inc. - Overview
Scribd Inc. - Product / Service
Scribd Inc. - Key offerings
12.14 Storytel AB
Storytel AB - Overview
Storytel AB - Product / Service
Storytel AB - Key offerings
12.15 Ulverscroft Ltd.
Ulverscroft Ltd. - Overview
Ulverscroft Ltd. - Product / Service
Ulverscroft Ltd. - Key offerings
12.16 Vivendi SE
Vivendi SE - Overview
Vivendi SE - Business segments
Vivendi SE - Key offerings
Vivendi SE - Segment focus
12.17 W.F. Howes Ltd.
W.F. Howes Ltd. - Overview
W.F. Howes Ltd. - Product / Service
W.F. Howes Ltd. - Key offerings
13 Appendix
13.1 Scope of the report
13.2 Inclusions and exclusions checklist
Inclusions checklist
Exclusions checklist
13.3 Currency conversion rates for US$
Currency conversion rates for US$
13.4 Research methodology
Research methodology
13.5 Data procurement
Information sources
13.6 Data validation
Data validation
13.7 Validation techniques employed for market sizing
Validation techniques employed for market sizing
13.8 Data synthesis
Data synthesis
13.9 360 degree market analysis
360 degree market analysis
13.10 List of abbreviations
List of abbreviations
Exhibits:
Exhibits1: Executive Summary - Chart on Market Overview
Exhibits2: Executive Summary - Data Table on Market Overview
Exhibits3: Executive Summary - Chart on Country Market Characteristics
Exhibits4: Executive Summary - Chart on Market By Geographical Landscape
Exhibits5: Executive Summary - Chart on Market Segmentation by Age Group
Exhibits6: Executive Summary - Chart on Market Segmentation by Genre
Exhibits7: Executive Summary - Chart on Incremental Growth
Exhibits8: Executive Summary - Data Table on Incremental Growth
Exhibits9: Executive Summary - Chart on Company Market Positioning
Exhibits10: Parent Market
Exhibits11: Data Table on - Parent Market
Exhibits12: Market characteristics analysis
Exhibits13: Value Chain Analysis
Exhibits14: Offerings of companies included in the market definition
Exhibits15: Market segments
Exhibits16: Chart on Europe - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
Exhibits17: Data Table on Regional - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
Exhibits18: Chart on Europe: Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
Exhibits19: Data Table on Regional - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
Exhibits20: Historic Market Size - Data Table on Audiobook Market in Europe 2018 - 2022 ($ million)
Exhibits21: Historic Market Size - Age Group Segment 2018 - 2022 ($ million)
Exhibits22: Historic Market Size - Genre Segment 2018 - 2022 ($ million)
Exhibits23: Historic Market Size - Geography Segment 2018 - 2022 ($ million)
Exhibits24: Five forces analysis - Comparison between 2023 and 2028
Exhibits25: Bargaining power of buyers - Impact of key factors 2023 and 2028
Exhibits26: Bargaining power of suppliers - Impact of key factors in 2023 and 2028
Exhibits27: Threat of new entrants - Impact of key factors in 2023 and 2028
Exhibits28: Threat of substitutes - Impact of key factors in 2023 and 2028
Exhibits29: Threat of rivalry - Impact of key factors in 2023 and 2028
Exhibits30: Chart on Market condition - Five forces 2023 and 2028
Exhibits31: Chart on Age Group - Market share 2023-2028 (%)
Exhibits32: Data Table on Age Group - Market share 2023-2028 (%)
Exhibits33: Chart on Comparison by Age Group
Exhibits34: Data Table on Comparison by Age Group
Exhibits35: Chart on Adult - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
Exhibits36: Data Table on Adult - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
Exhibits37: Chart on Adult - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
Exhibits38: Data Table on Adult - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
Exhibits39: Chart on Kids - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
Exhibits40: Data Table on Kids - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
Exhibits41: Chart on Kids - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
Exhibits42: Data Table on Kids - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
Exhibits43: Market opportunity by Age Group ($ million)
Exhibits44: Data Table on Market opportunity by Age Group ($ million)
Exhibits45: Chart on Genre - Market share 2023-2028 (%)
Exhibits46: Data Table on Genre - Market share 2023-2028 (%)
Exhibits47: Chart on Comparison by Genre
Exhibits48: Data Table on Comparison by Genre
Exhibits49: Chart on Non-fiction - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
Exhibits50: Data Table on Non-fiction - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
Exhibits51: Chart on Non-fiction - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
Exhibits52: Data Table on Non-fiction - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
Exhibits53: Chart on Fiction - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
Exhibits54: Data Table on Fiction - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
Exhibits55: Chart on Fiction - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
Exhibits56: Data Table on Fiction - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
Exhibits57: Market opportunity by Genre ($ million)
Exhibits58: Data Table on Market opportunity by Genre ($ million)
Exhibits59: Analysis of price sensitivity, lifecycle, customer purchase basket, adoption rates, and purchase criteria
Exhibits60: Chart on Market share By Geographical Landscape - 2023-2028 (%)
Exhibits61: Data Table on Market share By Geographical Landscape - 2023-2028 (%)
Exhibits62: Chart on Geographic comparison
Exhibits63: Data Table on Geographic comparison
Exhibits64: Chart on Germany - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
Exhibits65: Data Table on Germany - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
Exhibits66: Chart on Germany - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
Exhibits67: Data Table on Germany - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
Exhibits68: Chart on UK - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
Exhibits69: Data Table on UK - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
Exhibits70: Chart on UK - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
Exhibits71: Data Table on UK - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
Exhibits72: Chart on The Netherlands - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
Exhibits73: Data Table on The Netherlands - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
Exhibits74: Chart on The Netherlands - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
Exhibits75: Data Table on The Netherlands - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
Exhibits76: Chart on France - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
Exhibits77: Data Table on France - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
Exhibits78: Chart on France - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
Exhibits79: Data Table on France - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
Exhibits80: Chart on Rest of Europe - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
Exhibits81: Data Table on Rest of Europe - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
Exhibits82: Chart on Rest of Europe - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
Exhibits83: Data Table on Rest of Europe - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
Exhibits84: Market opportunity By Geographical Landscape ($ million)
Exhibits85: Data Table on Market opportunity By Geographical Landscape ($ million)
Exhibits86: Impact of drivers and challenges in 2023 and 2028
Exhibits87: Overview on criticality of inputs and factors of differentiation
Exhibits88: Overview on factors of disruption
Exhibits89: Impact of key risks on business
Exhibits90: Companies covered
Exhibits91: Matrix on companies position and classification
Exhibits92: Alphabet Inc. - Overview
Exhibits93: Alphabet Inc. - Business segments
Exhibits94: Alphabet Inc. - Key offerings
Exhibits95: Alphabet Inc. - Segment focus
Exhibits96: Amazon.com Inc. - Overview
Exhibits97: Amazon.com Inc. - Business segments
Exhibits98: Amazon.com Inc. - Key news
Exhibits99: Amazon.com Inc. - Key offerings
Exhibits100: Amazon.com Inc. - Segment focus
Exhibits101: Apple Inc. - Overview
Exhibits102: Apple Inc. - Business segments
Exhibits103: Apple Inc. - Key news
Exhibits104: Apple Inc. - Key offerings
Exhibits105: Apple Inc. - Segment focus
Exhibits106: Barnes and Noble Booksellers Inc. - Overview
Exhibits107: Barnes and Noble Booksellers Inc. - Product / Service
Exhibits108: Barnes and Noble Booksellers Inc. - Key offerings
Exhibits109: Bertelsmann SE and Co. KGaA - Overview
Exhibits110: Bertelsmann SE and Co. KGaA - Business segments
Exhibits111: Bertelsmann SE and Co. KGaA - Key news
Exhibits112: Bertelsmann SE and Co. KGaA - Key offerings
Exhibits113: Bertelsmann SE and Co. KGaA - Segment focus
Exhibits114: Blackstone Audio Inc. - Overview
Exhibits115: Blackstone Audio Inc. - Product / Service
Exhibits116: Blackstone Audio Inc. - Key offerings
Exhibits117: News Corp. - Overview
Exhibits118: News Corp. - Business segments
Exhibits119: News Corp. - Key offerings
Exhibits120: News Corp. - Segment focus
Exhibits121: Podium Publishing ULC - Overview
Exhibits122: Podium Publishing ULC - Product / Service
Exhibits123: Podium Publishing ULC - Key offerings
Exhibits124: Rakuten Group Inc. - Overview
Exhibits125: Rakuten Group Inc. - Business segments
Exhibits126: Rakuten Group Inc. - Key offerings
Exhibits127: Rakuten Group Inc. - Segment focus
Exhibits128: RBmedia - Overview
Exhibits129: RBmedia - Product / Service
Exhibits130: RBmedia - Key offerings
Exhibits131: Scribd Inc. - Overview
Exhibits132: Scribd Inc. - Product / Service
Exhibits133: Scribd Inc. - Key offerings
Exhibits134: Storytel AB - Overview
Exhibits135: Storytel AB - Product / Service
Exhibits136: Storytel AB - Key offerings
Exhibits137: Ulverscroft Ltd. - Overview
Exhibits138: Ulverscroft Ltd. - Product / Service
Exhibits139: Ulverscroft Ltd. - Key offerings
Exhibits140: Vivendi SE - Overview
Exhibits141: Vivendi SE - Business segments
Exhibits142: Vivendi SE - Key offerings
Exhibits143: Vivendi SE - Segment focus
Exhibits144: W.F. Howes Ltd. - Overview
Exhibits145: W.F. Howes Ltd. - Product / Service
Exhibits146: W.F. Howes Ltd. - Key offerings
Exhibits147: Inclusions checklist
Exhibits148: Exclusions checklist
Exhibits149: Currency conversion rates for US$
Exhibits150: Research methodology
Exhibits151: Information sources
Exhibits152: Data validation
Exhibits153: Validation techniques employed for market sizing
Exhibits154: Data synthesis
Exhibits155: 360 degree market analysis
Exhibits156: List of abbreviations

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