The European books and periodicals publishing industry shows significant national variations in the number of enterprises. In 2023, France led with the highest share at 21.35%, followed by the United Kingdom at 12.99%. The Czech Republic and Spain also showed notable shares, though Spain experienced a 6.46% decline. Germany, with a drop of 9.18%, and Italy, down by 3.27%, are under pressure. Smaller markets such as Iceland and Norway witnessed modest growth. The compound annual growth rate over the past five years suggests mixed trends, with positive developments in some regions and declines in others.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential consolidation in countries with declining enterprise numbers.
- Continued growth in digital publishing sectors, possibly influencing enterprise counts.
- National policies impacting local publishing ecosystems.
Top countries in Number of Enterprises of Books, Periodicals Publishing Share by Country (Units (Enterprises))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 21.35 | 2023 | +2.72% | +7.59% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 12.99 | 2023 | +0.43% | +0.43% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 7.34 | 2023 | +0.58% | +0.3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 7.16 | 2023 | -6.14% | -6.46% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 6.18 | 2023 | -0.31% | -2.17% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 5.42 | 2023 | -11.8% | -9.18% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 5.3 | 2023 | +1.61% | +0.61% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 5.28 | 2023 | -3.59% | -3.27% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 5.16 | 2023 | -0.5% | +1.08% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 2.55 | 2023 | -3.89% | -3.54% | View data |
