Books Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis

Consumer books have been called ‘analog’ in the digital age, but books are ubiquitous, inexpensive and continue to feed the entertainment and information needs of people around the world centuries after the printing press was invented.

It is safe to say the market isn’t thought of very much by most adults: they think about books one at a time or not at all. Even though a print book today looks very much like one that had been purchased decades earlier, a perfect storm of changes has been affecting the market and every player in it: From Random House to the random one-man publisher, everyone in the industry feels the pressures of printing and distribution costs, an image problem of being perceived as ‘old fashioned’ in a wired world, and a public which seems increasingly scatterbrained and distracted to even think about picking up a book.

Those points may make the book market and its problems look simple, but there are a lot of questions pertaining to the future of the book: How many consumers actually buy books and what are they purchasing? What effect are electronic books having on the market? What is the impact of retailers such as Target and Wal-mart having on books? Are independent booksellers and giants like Barnes & Noble really on the way out or does the future of books include those entities?

The best way to understand this surprisingly complicated marketplace is to use information that is bias-free, independent, and up-to-date, and our intelligence is all three.

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Books Industry Research & Market Reports

  • China Books Market Overview, 2029

    ... China presents a vast and diverse audience for publishers and authors. Innovations in digital publishing and e-commerce have redefined how books are distributed and consumed. E-books and audiobooks are gaining popularity, fueled by the widespread ... Read More

  • Japan Books Market Overview, 2029

    ... its societal values and artistic expression. The contemporary book market has transformed into one of the largest and most sophisticated in the world, driven by a combination of innovative publishing practices, technological advancements, and a ... Read More

  • Argentina Books Market Overview, 2029

    ... tradition, and Buenos Aires, known as a UNESCO City of Literature, plays a central role in the country’s book culture. However, in recent years, the market has been challenged by economic fluctuations, prompting publishers and ... Read More

  • Saudi Arabia Books Market Overview, 2029

    ... to culture. The Saudi Arabia books market has gone through the most challenging consequences of COVID-19. Lockdown and social distancing affected in-store retailing; volumes shifted disproportionately online channels because most purchases are done in-store. Closure ... Read More

  • North America Books Market Outlook, 2029

    ... from Europe. Domestic publishing began to flourish in the nineteenth century, fueled by technological advances such as the steam-powered printing press and increased public literacy. The COVID-19 epidemic had a tremendous impact on the North ... Read More

  • Global Books Market Outlook, 2029

    ... the books market's growth is the increasing popularity of e-books and audiobooks, which offer readers the convenience of accessing books anytime, anywhere, and on any device. Moreover, the rise in literacy rates, particularly in developing ... Read More

  • Children's Book Publishing in the UK - Industry Market Research Report

    ... amid strong external competition. Furthermore, the rise of blockbuster book series and the success of British children's book authors, such as David Walliams, have created favourable demand conditions, with revenue estimated to grow at a ... Read More

  • Book Stores in Canada - Industry Market Research Report

    ... offer alternative and more affordable channels through which consumers are able to purchase industry goods. Particularly threatening to industry revenue has been the rise of online retailers, which often offer a wider variety of items ... Read More

  • Book Publishing in the UK - Industry Market Research Report

    ... is the world's oldest publishing house (operating since 1584). The UK is the largest exporter of books in the world, owing to the global ubiquity of the English language, the reputation of the UK industry ... Read More

  • Media Global Industry Guide 2019-2028

    ... leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the industry. Key Highlights The media industry is segmented into advertising, broadcasting & cable TV, publishing, and movies & entertainment. The advertising industry ... Read More

  • Media Global Group of Eight (G8) Industry Guide 2019-2028

    ... also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the industry. Key Highlights The G8 countries contributed $865.2 billion in 2023 to the global media industry, with ... Read More

  • Media Top 5 Emerging Markets Industry Guide 2019-2028

    ... also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the industry. Key Highlights These countries contributed $316.9 billion to the global media industry in 2023, with a ... Read More

  • Media Global Industry Almanac 2019-2028

    ... leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the industry. Key Highlights The media industry is segmented into advertising, broadcasting & cable TV, publishing, and movies & entertainment. The advertising industry ... Read More

  • Publishing of Books in the United Kingdom: ISIC 2211

    ... the Publishing of Books: ISIC 2211 market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and ... Read More

  • Global Online Books Market Growth (Status and Outlook) 2024-2030

    ... market, the Online Books is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ million by 2030 with a CAGR of % during review period. The research report highlights the growth potential of the global Online Books ... Read More

  • Books Printing - 2024 U.S. Market Research Report with Updated Recession Risk Forecasts

    ... States with over 100 data sets covering 2015-2028. This 63-page Kentley Insights report is packed with insightful data sets and forecasts to give you a comprehensive understanding of the industry including historical and forecasted industry ... Read More

  • 2024 Global: Exercise Books, Of Paper Or Paperboard Products-Manufacturing Forecast (2030) report

    ... the period 2019 through 2030. Perry/Hope Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the product market size nationally and by regions for 2018 to 2029 ... Read More

  • 2024 Global: Bookbinding And Finishing Of Books And Similar Articles (Folding, Assembling, Stitching, Glue, Cutting, Cover Laying) Products-Manufacturing Forecast (2030) report

    ... Glue, Cutting, Cover Laying) Products-Manufacturing Forecast (2030) report analyzies the market size, projected growth/decline and regional data for the period 2019 through 2030. Perry/Hope Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our ... Read More

  • Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book & Music Stores - 2024 U.S. Market Research Report with Updated Analysis & Forecasts

    ... the most comprehensive and in-depth assessments of the retail sector in the United States with over 100 data sets covering 2015-2028. This Kentley Insights report includes historical and forecasted market size, ecommerce, product lines, inventory ... Read More

  • Book Stores & News Dealers - 2024 U.S. Market Research Report with Updated Analysis & Forecasts

    ... in-depth assessments of the retail sector in the United States with over 100 data sets covering 2015-2028. This Kentley Insights report includes historical and forecasted market size, ecommerce, product lines, inventory turns, gross margin, profitability, ... Read More

  • Book, Periodical & Music Stores - 2024 U.S. Market Research Report with Updated Analysis & Forecasts

    ... in-depth assessments of the retail sector in the United States with over 100 data sets covering 2015-2028. This Kentley Insights report includes historical and forecasted market size, ecommerce, product lines, inventory turns, gross margin, profitability, ... Read More

  • Book Stores - 2024 U.S. Market Research Report with Updated Analysis & Forecasts

    ... in the United States with over 100 data sets covering 2015-2028. This Kentley Insights report includes historical and forecasted market size, ecommerce, product lines, inventory turns, gross margin, profitability, financial ratios, BCG matrix, statistics by ... Read More

  • Book Publishers - 2024 U.S. Market Research Report with Updated Analysis & Forecasts

    ... United States with over 100+ data sets covering 2015-2028. This Kentley Insights report is full of industry insights including historical and forecasted market size, revenue and industry breakdowns by product lines, size of company, concentration ... Read More

  • Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers - 2024 U.S. Market Research Report with Updated Analysis & Forecasts

    ... and in-depth assessments of the industry in the United States with over 100+ data sets covering 2015-2028. This Kentley Insights report is full of industry insights including historical and forecasted market size, revenue and industry ... Read More

  • Publishing (except Internet) - 2024 U.S. Market Research Report with Updated Analysis & Forecasts

    ... in the United States with over 100+ data sets covering 2015-2028. This Kentley Insights report is full of industry insights including historical and forecasted market size, revenue and industry breakdowns by product lines, size of ... Read More

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