In 2024, France holds the largest share of the European book publishing market with a notable increase of 11.11% year-on-year. Germany and the UK follow, with marginal growth at 1.57% and 1.39%, respectively. Italy and Belgium experienced slight declines, while Portugal and Bulgaria saw substantial growths at 6.48% and 3.34%, respectively. Greece, with a decrease of 7.21%, is among the countries facing significant decline. A mix of slight growth and reductions characterize the other markets, with varying trends over the past years.
Future trends to watch in European book publishing include:
- Digitalization impacting traditional publishing avenues.
- Potential market expansion in emerging regions like Eastern Europe.
- Environmental sustainability influencing publishing practices.
- Increased competition from self-publishing and online platforms.
Top countries in Book Publishing Turnover Share by Country (Million Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 24.17 | 2023 | +8.58% | +11.11% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 20.2 | 2023 | +0.93% | +1.57% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 19.78 | 2023 | +0.28% | +1.39% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 9.33 | 2023 | +2.53% | -0.84% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 6.36 | 2023 | +0.75% | +1.24% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 2.85 | 2023 | -0.31% | -0.36% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 2.68 | 2023 | +0.038% | -0.16% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 2.26 | 2023 | -0.51% | -1.15% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 1.48 | 2023 | +3.97% | +6.48% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 1.34 | 2023 | -2.27% | -3.96% | View data |
