Italy leads the European market with 32.51% of enterprises in the newspapers and stationery retail sector, followed by Spain and Germany. However, recent data indicates a year-on-year decline in most countries, with notable decreases in Poland, Belgium, and Finland. Conversely, Greece and Bosnia and Herzegovina experienced positive growth. Over the past five years, the sector has seen a decline across Europe, echoing shifts in consumer behavior and digital transformation.
Looking ahead, firms should monitor the digitization of news consumption, increase in e-commerce, and sustainability trends, which could reshape the landscape of the industry, potentially causing further consolidation or encouraging diversification strategies across European markets.
Top countries in Number of Enterprises in Newspapers and Stationery Retail in Specialised Stores Share by Country (Units (Enterprises))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 32.51 | 2023 | -4.51% | -4.84% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 14.65 | 2023 | -7.06% | -6.52% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 11.77 | 2023 | -0.17% | -1.39% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 9.57 | 2023 | -6.53% | -7.17% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 5.68 | 2023 | -6.2% | -5.2% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 4.85 | 2023 | -3.55% | -3.26% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 3.9 | 2023 | +0.95% | +2.03% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 3.6 | 2023 | -7.75% | -8.27% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 3.11 | 2023 | -9.28% | -8.61% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 1.99 | 2023 | -2.98% | -2.96% | View data |
