The retail sale of music and video recordings in specialized stores in France is projected to decline steadily from 2024 to 2028, with values dropping from 16.4 million Euros in 2024 to 10.5 million Euros in 2028. This represents significant year-on-year decreases: approximately -9.15% from 2024 to 2025, -9.40% from 2025 to 2026, -11.11% from 2026 to 2027, and -12.50% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over these five years is a decrease of -10.09% annually.

In 2023, the industry was valued at 17.5 million Euros. The forecasted decline suggests ongoing structural changes, likely driven by digital streaming transitions impacting physical sales.

Future Trends to Watch For:

Increased adoption of digital music and video streaming services, further affecting physical sales.
Potential resurgence in specialized, high-quality, or nostalgic formats like vinyl and film collectibles.
Retailers might diversify into merchandise or related audio-visual gadgets to maintain relevance and revenue.
Environmental sustainability trends prompting shifts in packaging or production methods for physical media.