The European market for publishing directories and mailing lists saw divergent trends in 2023. The Netherlands led with a robust increase of 9.09%, indicating a strong business environment. France, the UK, and Belgium showed moderate growth. Conversely, several Eastern European countries, notably Poland and Hungary, saw declines, reflecting possible market saturation or shifts in demand. Denmark experienced a significant downturn at -13.99%, which may indicate structural changes or increased digitalization.
Going forward, the industry is expected to experience further digital transformation. Emerging technologies and increasing competitiveness might drive market consolidation, thus impacting smaller enterprises across Europe. Monitoring economic shifts and investment in digital technologies will be crucial in the coming years to anticipate significant changes in market shares.
Top countries in Number of Enterprises of Publishing of Directories and Mailing Lists Share by Country (Units (Enterprises))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 25.65 | 2023 | +8.07% | +9.09% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 20.12 | 2023 | +3.85% | -1.9% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 16.82 | 2023 | +1.94% | +2.6% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 12.56 | 2023 | +0.85% | +5.57% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 3.62 | 2023 | +6.25% | +3.13% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 2.87 | 2023 | +3.85% | -1.42% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 2.02 | 2023 | 0% | +2.82% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 1.92 | 2023 | +5.88% | +5.15% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 1.92 | 2023 | 0% | -5.59% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 1.49 | 2023 | 0% | -1.37% | View data |
