In 2023, Germany led the European turnover for books and periodicals publishing with 25.22 million euros, followed by the United Kingdom and France. Notably, Switzerland experienced positive growth at 1.7%, Croatia at 2.86%, and Serbia at 0.93%. Conversely, significant declines were observed in Cyprus (-11.02%) and Belgium (-11.14%). Additionally, the Nordic regions like Norway and Finland saw considerable reductions of -6.37% and -3.12%, respectively.
Looking forward, digital transformation and sustainability practices are predicted to largely influence the market. E-books and audio formats are growing in popularity, and publishers may seek innovative approaches to carbon footprint reduction.
Top countries in Turnover of Books, Periodicals Publishing Share by Country (Million Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 25.22 | 2023 | -0.27% | -1.39% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 19.79 | 2023 | -0.39% | -0.36% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 17.03 | 2023 | +4.15% | -0.72% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 7.6 | 2023 | +3.95% | -0.31% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 4.53 | 2023 | -1.63% | -1.23% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 4.5 | 2023 | -2.09% | -2.38% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 2.7 | 2023 | -2.84% | -2.26% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Switzerland | 2.66 | 2023 | -0.2% | +1.7% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 2.24 | 2023 | +0.096% | -0.86% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 1.77 | 2023 | -3.38% | -3.12% | View data |
