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

  • Publishing Sector Scorecard Q1 2024 Update - Thematic Intelligence

    ... of change, publishers are holding AI-related conferences, building AI teams, and enhancing their offerings with AI, including launching new AI features like chatbots to improve user experiences. Despite its benefits, AI remains a double-edged sword ... Read More

  • Books in the United States

    ... the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights The books market is segmented into physical, e-book, and other books. The market value represents the retail sales. ... Read More

  • Books in China

    ... players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights The books market is segmented into physical, e-book, and other books. The market value represents the retail sales. The Chinese ... Read More

  • Books in Italy

    ... key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights The books market is segmented into physical, e-book, and other books. The market value represents the retail sales. The Italian book market ... Read More

  • Books in the United Kingdom

    ... also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights The books market is segmented into physical, e-book, and other books. The market value ... Read More

  • Books in Europe

    ... players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights The books market is segmented into physical, e-book, and other books. The market value represents the retail sales. The European ... Read More

  • Books in Japan

    ... the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights The books market is segmented into physical, e-book, and other books. The market value represents the retail sales. ... Read More

  • Books in France

    ... key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights The books market is segmented into physical, e-book, and other books. The market value represents the retail sales. The French book market ... Read More

  • Books in Germany

    ... key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights The books market is segmented into physical, e-book, and other books. The market value represents the retail sales. The German book market ... Read More

  • 2024 Global Book Publishers Industry Report (2025-2030 Outlook)

    ... Industry Outlook reports provide industry size and growth data for a three-year historical trend (2018-2021), a three-year forecast estimate trends (2022-2024), and a five-year outlook projection (2025-2030) for 46 countries. Industry and product shipments include ... Read More

  • 2024 Global Book Stores And News Dealers Industry Report (2025-2030 Outlook)

    ... countries (Wharry Sharpe Research) The Global Industry Outlook reports provide industry size and growth data for a three-year historical trend (2018-2021), a three-year forecast estimate trends (2022-2024), and a five-year outlook projection (2025-2030) for 46 ... Read More

  • 2024 Global Book Stores Industry Report (2025-2030 Outlook)

    ... Industry Outlook reports provide industry size and growth data for a three-year historical trend (2018-2021), a three-year forecast estimate trends (2022-2024), and a five-year outlook projection (2025-2030) for 46 countries. Industry and product shipments include ... Read More

  • Scientific and Technical Publication Market Report by Product (Books, Journals, E-Books, Online Services), End User (Students, Professionals), and Region 2024-2032

    ... forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 13.6 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 1.34% during 2024-2032. The widespread adoption of scientific and technical publications across universities to gain in-depth ... Read More

  • Book, Newspaper and Magazine Publishing in Ireland - Industry Market Research Report

    ... industry, accounting for approximately 53.6% of revenue, followed by books at 32.3% and magazines at 7.6%. During 2023, the industry is expected to generate revenue of €764.1 million, an estimated 4.5% drop on the previous ... Read More

  • Comic Book Publishing in the US - Industry Market Research Report

    ... other related materials. The industry is largely dominated by DC Comics and Marvel Entertainment LLC (Marvel), by far the most well-known brands in comics currently. The industry experienced revenue growth in line with rising consumer ... Read More

  • 2024 Global: Parts Of Printing And Book-Binding Machinery 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

  • The 2025-2030 World Outlook for Fiction E-Books

    ... earnings (P.I.E.), for the country in question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region, and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a ... Read More

  • The 2025-2030 World Outlook for Mature Comic Books

    ... potential industry earnings (P.I.E.), for the country in question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region, and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly ... Read More

  • The 2025-2030 World Outlook for Academic and Professional Books

    ... demand, or potential industry earnings (P.I.E.), for the country in question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region, and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader ... Read More

  • The 2025-2030 World Outlook for E-Books

    ... for the country in question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region, and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a country vis-à-vis ... Read More

  • The 2025-2030 World Outlook for Bookstores

    ... for the country in question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region, and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a country vis-à-vis ... Read More

  • The 2025-2030 World Outlook for Bookstores and Stationery Stores

    ... demand, or potential industry earnings (P.I.E.), for the country in question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region, and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader ... Read More

  • The 2025-2030 World Outlook for Book Publishing

    ... earnings (P.I.E.), for the country in question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region, and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a ... Read More

  • The 2025-2030 World Outlook for Books

    ... for the country in question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region, and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a country vis-à-vis ... Read More

  • The 2025-2030 World Outlook for Superhero Comic Books

    ... potential industry earnings (P.I.E.), for the country in question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region, and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly ... Read More

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