In 2023, among European countries, Germany leads household expenditure on newspapers, books, and stationery with €27.25 billion, followed by France and the UK. Notable growth was seen in Poland, Bulgaria, and Latvia, with expenditure increasing by 6.89%, 8.79%, and 11.15%, respectively. In contrast, countries like Spain and the UK faced declines of 2.92% and 0.62% respectively. Luxembourg and Croatia also showed positive growth trends, while the least spending was from Macedonia and Malta.
Future trends to watch for include:
- The digitization trend, potentially reducing physical consumption but boosting digital media purchases.
- Youth engagement strategies by the publishing sectors could reshape expenditure patterns.
- Inflation and economic fluctuations might impact disposable income allocations affecting household spending.
- Environmental awareness could influence the demand for eco-friendly stationery products.
Top countries in Household Expenditure on Newspapers, Books and Stationery by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 27,250 | 2023 | +0.79% | +2.25% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 14,600 | 2023 | +0.21% | +0.56% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 13,270 | 2023 | -0.45% | -0.62% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 10,330 | 2023 | +0.91% | +2.53% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 4,000 | 2023 | -1.9% | -2.92% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 3,940 | 2023 | +1.44% | +2.4% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 3,440 | 2023 | +1.77% | +6.89% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Norway | 2,340 | 2023 | +1.29% | +0.74% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 2,300 | 2023 | +1.11% | +0.59% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 2,270 | 2023 | +0.72% | -1.06% | View data |
