The European production of publishing in 2023 had Ireland, Germany, and France as leading contributors. Ireland had the highest value at €43.5 billion, followed by Germany at €35.36 billion and France at €30.93 billion. Smaller markets included Estonia, Slovenia, and Slovakia. Year-on-year, Ireland saw a significant increase of 5.42%, while larger markets like Germany and France experienced modest growth of 0.31% and 1.59% respectively. Decreases were notable in Italy and Spain with contractions of 2.75% and 3.34% respectively.
Future trends to watch include:
- The impact of digitalization on traditional publishing.
- Shifts in consumer behavior towards e-books and online media.
- Potential market consolidation in smaller European countries.
- Focus on sustainable publishing practices influenced by environmental regulations.
Top countries in Production of Publishing by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Ireland | 43,500 | 2023 | +4.17% | +5.42% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 35,360 | 2023 | +0.9% | +0.31% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 30,930 | 2023 | +1.43% | +1.59% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 7,680 | 2023 | -2.48% | -2.75% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 6,550 | 2023 | +2.58% | +3.11% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 5,310 | 2023 | -0.67% | -0.6% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 4,940 | 2023 | -3.22% | -3.34% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 3,180 | 2023 | +1.17% | +1.47% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 2,950 | 2023 | -0.058% | -0.63% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 712.16 | 2023 | -3.73% | -2.51% | View data |
