In 2024, the European turnover of books and periodicals publishing shows Germany leading with 27.12 billion Euros, followed by the United Kingdom at 21.28 billion Euros, and France at 18.31 billion Euros. Italy and the Netherlands round out the top five. Key observations include:
- Germany, despite a slight decline of 1.39% year-on-year, remains the largest market.- The United Kingdom saw a moderate decrease of 0.36%.- France experienced a drop of 0.72%.- Notable declines also recorded in Finland (-3.12%), Poland (-5.23%), Norway (-6.37%), and Belgium (-11.14%).- Switzerland showed a rare positive change with a 1.7% increase.- Croatia had the highest positive variation at 2.86%, followed by Serbia at 0.93%.- Significant contractions were observed in Cyprus (-11.02%) and Belgium (-11.14%).
Future trends to watch include ongoing digital transformation impacting print periodicals, potential growth in e-book formats, and shifts due to economic factors like inflation and changes in consumer spending patterns. The emerging markets in Eastern Europe may present growth opportunities, while established markets must innovate to counter stagnation.
Top countries in Turnover of Books, Periodicals Publishing by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 27,120 | 2023 | -0.27% | -1.39% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 21,280 | 2023 | -0.39% | -0.36% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 18,310 | 2023 | +4.15% | -0.72% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 8,170 | 2023 | +3.95% | -0.31% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 4,870 | 2023 | -1.63% | -1.23% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 4,840 | 2023 | -2.09% | -2.38% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 2,900 | 2023 | -2.84% | -2.26% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Switzerland | 2,860 | 2023 | -0.2% | +1.7% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 2,410 | 2023 | +0.096% | -0.86% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 1,910 | 2023 | -3.38% | -3.12% | View data |
