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Books Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Type (Science, Historical, Mystery, Fantasy, Literary, Contemporary/Realistic, Romance, Educational, Comic), by Format, by Distribution Channel, by Region, and Segment Forecasts, 2022-2030

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  • 83 Pages
  • September 2021
  • Region: Global
  • Grand View Research
  • ID: 5440547
The global books market size is anticipated to reach USD 159.3 billion by 2028, according to a new report by the publisher. The market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 2.4% from 2021 to 2028. Increasing consumer spending on books supported by rising incomes and interest, as well as continued innovations in the format that have enhanced the overall reading experience, are among the key factors boosting the market.

The market has undergone significant changes over the last decade and has been heading in newer directions. The evolution of the commissioning process, backed by a generation of smart editors. The three major areas involved in commissioning books-marketing, publicity, and sales and distribution-have all been evolving in ways that can profit the market.

For instance, Bloomsbury Publishing has reported record annual profits during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic as more people turned to reading books while sheltering at home. The publishing house saw a 14% increase in sales to reach GBP 185 million, while profits were up by more than one-fifth, reaching GBP 19.2 million in 2020. Similarly, in May 2021, a new book distribution company, operating under the Emirates Publishers Association, was formed to enable local publishers to expand their reach into regional and international markets with reduced operating costs.

Based on type, the market is divided into fiction, romance, educational, novels, comics, and others (including classics and biographies). There is more innovative publishing in the fiction books segment, with digital platforms and companies such as Potter more that create a visual and immersive experience for readers. The increasing penetration of audiobooks in developed and developing countries is also anticipated to supplement the growth of various fictional books.

Additionally, the increasing penetration of internet services in developing countries like India and China is anticipated to boost market growth. The growth of the other books segment has been stunted, as the buying decision for books in this category is often in the hands of government institutes or academic institutes. Additionally, students now prefer to rent their textbooks rather than purchasing them, which is anticipated to further inhibit the growth of the segment.

Different media of selling products and services in the market, with the onset of digital technology in the publishing industry, have paved the way for higher product adoption among consumers. Book royalties emerge from various sources in the current scenario, which include retail, subscription services, digital library providers, and regional stores.

The retail format has a higher reach among global readers, with the usual one-copy purchase business model adopted by players such as Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Google Play Books, and Kobo. Subscription services work in the form of applications or stores that provide unlimited access to books in exchange for a monthly fee, such as Scribd, Bookmate, and Dreame. Digital library providers not only let individuals borrow books but also help institutions like public libraries, schools, universities, or corporate libraries such as OverDrive, Bibliotheca, Mackin, and Odilo.

Key players operating in the market account for a considerable share of the market and are focusing on strategies such as acquisitions, collaborations, and new launches to maximize their share and strengthen their positions. Rapid changes in the industry owing to the shift from traditional methods to digital ownership can help the market players scale newer dimensions and boost adoption. A recent survey of 400 librarians in the U.S. and Canada found that one-third are spending less on physical books, audiobooks, and DVDs, and more on digital versions since the pandemic began.

In September 2020, libraries in the U.K. witnessed a huge uptick in the number of audiobooks and eBooks being loaned out. All branches lent an additional 3.5 million eBooks from 13th March to 14th August, according to a blog by Good e-Reader. Chrys Mellor, General Manager of Libraries at North Yorkshire County Council, stated that the demand for eBooks and audiobooks was up by 78% and 3,000 new members signed up for cards during the lockdown.

Books Market Report Highlights

  • The mystery books segment dominated the market and accounted for the largest revenue share in 2020. By 2028, this segment is expected to account for total market share of 17.5%
  • The local book shops segment accounted for the largest revenue of 50.3% in 2020 and was valued at USD 66.5 billion. Whereas, in 2020 the online segment generated revenue of USD 38.9 billion and by 2028 is estimated to be valued at 46.9 billion
  • The hardcopy segment dominated the market and held the largest revenue share of 78.9% in the year 2020
  • North America held the largest revenue share of 32.9% in 2020 on account of the presence of a large number of independent publishers and publishing companies in the region

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Information Procurement
1.3.1. Purchased Database
1.3.2. Internal database
1.3.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
1.3.4. Primary Research
1.4. Information Analysis
1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
1.6. Data Validation & Publishing

Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Outlook
2.2 Type Outlook
2.3 Distribution Channel Outlook
2.4 Format Outlook
2.5 Regional Outlook

Chapter 3. Books Market Variables, Trends & Scope
3.1. Market Introduction
3.2. Penetration & Growth Prospect Mapping
3.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.3.1. Retail Chain Analysis
3.3.2. Profit Margin Analysis
3.4. Market Dynamics
3.4.1. Market Driver Analysis
3.4.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.4.3. Industry Challenges
3.4.4. Industry Opportunities
3.5. Business Environment Analysis
3.5.1.Industry Analysis - Porter’s
3.5.1.1. Supplier Power
3.5.1.2. Buyer Power
3.5.1.3. Substitution Threat
3.5.1.4. Threat from New Entrant
3.5.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
3.6. Roadmap of Books Market
3.7. Market Entry Strategies
3.8. Impact of COVID-19 on Egypt Books Market
3.9. List of Offline Book Publishers by Language
3.10. Chinese Books Market, by Geography
3.10.1 Market Overview
3.10.2 List of online publishers
3.10.3 Online book market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD million)
3.11. Bookstore Business Operations

Chapter 4.Consumer Behavior Analysis
4.1. Consumer Trends and Preferences
4.2. Factors Affecting Buying Decision
4.3. Consumer Product Adoption
4.4. Observations & Recommendations

Chapter 5. Books Market: Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. Type Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2020 & 2028
5.2. Science
5.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
5.3. Historical
5.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
5.4. Mystery
5.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
5.5. Fantasy
5.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
5.6. Literary
5.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
5.7. Contemporary/Realistic
5.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
5.8. Romance
5.8.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
5.9. Educational
5.9.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
5.10. Comic
5.10.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
5.11. Others (Classics, Biographies)
5.11.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)

Chapter 6. Books Market: Distribution Channel Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. Distribution Channel Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2020 & 2028
6.2. Online
6.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
6.3. Local Book Shops
6.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
6.4. Retail Shops
6.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
6.5. Specialty Stores
6.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)

Chapter 7. Books Market: Format Estimates & Trend Analysis
7.1. Format Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2020 & 2028
7.2. Hard Copy
7.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
7.3. E-Book
7.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
7.4. Audiobooks
7.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)

Chapter 8. Books Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
8.1. Regional Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2020 & 2028
8.2. North America
8.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, by type, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.2.3. Market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.2.4. Market estimates and forecast, by format, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.2.5. U.S.
8.2.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.2.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by type, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.2.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.2.5.4. Market estimates and forecast, by format, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.3. Europe
8.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, by type, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.3.3. Market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.3.4. Market estimates and forecast, by format, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.3.5. Germany
8.3.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.3.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by type, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.3.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.3.5.4. Market estimates and forecast, by format, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.3.6. U.K.
8.3.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.3.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by type, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.3.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.3.6.4. Market estimates and forecast, by format, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.3.7. France
8.3.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.3.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, by type, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.3.7.3. Market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.3.7.4. Market estimates and forecast, by format, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.4. Asia Pacific
8.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by type, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.4.4. Market estimates and forecast, by format, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.4.5. Japan
8.4.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.4.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by type, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.4.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.4.5.4. Market estimates and forecast, by format, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.4.6. India
8.4.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.4.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by type, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.4.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.4.6.4. Market estimates and forecast, by format, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.4.7. China
8.4.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.4.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, by type, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.4.7.3. Market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.4.7.4. Market estimates and forecast, by format, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.4.8. South Korea
8.4.8.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.4.8.2. Market estimates and forecast, by type, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.4.8.3. Market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.4.8.4. Market estimates and forecast, by format, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.5. Central And South America
8.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by type, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.5.4. Market estimates and forecast, by format, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.6. Middle East and Africa
8.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by type, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
8.6.4. Market estimates and forecast, by format, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)

Chapter 9. Competitive Analysis
9.1. Key global players, recent developments & their impact on the industry
9.2. Key Company Categorization (Key innovators, Market leaders, Emerging players)
9.3. Vendor Landscape
9.3.1. Key company market share analysis, 2020

Chapter 10. Company Profiles
10.1. Penguin Random House
10.1.1. Company Overview
10.1.2. Financial Performance
10.1.3. Product Benchmarking
10.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
10.2. Hachette Book Group
10.2.1. Company Overview
10.2.2. Financial Performance
10.2.3. Product Benchmarking
10.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
10.3. HarperCollins Publishers
10.3.1. Company Overview
10.3.2. Financial Performance
10.3.3. Product Benchmarking
10.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
10.4. Simon & Schuster Inc.
10.4.1. Company Overview
10.4.2. Financial Performance
10.4.3. Product Benchmarking
10.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
10.5. MacMillan Publishers
10.5.1. Company Overview
10.5.2. Financial Performance
10.5.3. Product Benchmarking
10.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
10.6. Pearson
10.6.1. Company Overview
10.6.2. Financial Performance
10.6.3. Product Benchmarking
10.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
10.7. Scholastic Inc.
10.7.1. Company Overview
10.7.2. Financial Performance
10.7.3. Product Benchmarking
10.7.4. Strategic Initiatives
10.8. MARVEL
10.8.1. Company Overview
10.8.2. Financial Performance
10.8.3. Product Benchmarking
10.8.4. Strategic Initiatives
10.9. Morris Publishing
10.9.1. Company Overview
10.9.2. Financial Performance
10.9.3. Product Benchmarking
10.9.4. Strategic Initiatives
10.10. IDW Publishing
10.10.1. Company Overview
10.10.2. Financial Performance
10.10.3. Product Benchmarking
10.10.4. Strategic InitiativesList of Tables

1. Books market - Driving factor market analysis
2. Books market - Restraint factor market analysis
3. Book publishers in Mandarin Chinese
4. Book publishers in Spanish
5. Book publishers in English
6. Book publishers in Hindi
7. Book publishers in Arabic
8. Book publishers in Portuguese
9. Book publishers in Russian
10. Book publishers in Japanese
11. Book publishers in French
12. Book publishers in Italian
13. List of online publishers
14. Online book market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD Million)
15. Costs involved in opening a bookstore
16. Books market estimates and forecast for science genre, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
17. Books market estimates and forecast for historical genre, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
18. Books market estimates and forecast for mystery genre, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
19. Books market estimates and forecast for fantasy genre, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
20. Books market estimates and forecast for literary genre, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
21. Books market estimates and forecast from contemporary/realistic genre, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
22. Books market estimates and forecast from romance genre, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
23. Books market estimates and forecast from educational genre, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
24. Books market estimates and forecast from comic genre, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
25. Books market estimates and forecast from others genre, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
26. Books market estimates and forecast through online, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
27. Books market estimates and forecast through local book shops, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
28. Books market estimates and forecast through retail shops, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
29. Books market estimates and forecast through specialty stores, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
30. Hard copy books market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
31. E-Books market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
32. Audiobooks market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
33. North America books market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
34. North America books market estimates and forecast, by type, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
35. North America books market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
36. North America books market estimates and forecast, by format, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
37. U.S. books market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
38. U.S. books market estimates and forecast, by type, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
39. U.S. books market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
40. U.S. books market estimates and forecast, by format, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
41. Europe books market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
42. Europe books market estimates and forecast, by type, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
43. Europe books market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
44. Europe books market estimates and forecast, by format, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
45. Germany books market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
46. Germany books market estimates and forecast, by type, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
47. Germany books market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
48. Germany books market estimates and forecast, by format, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
49. U.K. books market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
50. U.K. books market estimates and forecast, by type, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
51. U.K. books market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
52. U.K. books market estimates and forecast, by format, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
53. France books market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
54. France books market estimates and forecast, by type, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
55. France books market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
56. France books market estimates and forecast, by format, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
57. Asia Pacific books market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
58. Asia Pacific books market estimates and forecast, by type, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
59. Asia Pacific books market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
60. Asia Pacific books market estimates and forecast, by format, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
61. Japan books market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
62. Japan books market estimates and forecast, by type, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
63. Japan books market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
64. Japan books market estimates and forecast, by format, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
65. India books market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
66. India books market estimates and forecast, by type, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
67. India books market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
68. India books market estimates and forecast, by format, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
69. South Korea books market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
70. South Korea books market estimates and forecast, by type, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
71. South Korea books market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
72. South Korea books market estimates and forecast, by format, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
73. China books market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
74. China books market estimates and forecast, by type, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
75. China books market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
76. China books market estimates and forecast, by format, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
77. Central & South America books market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
78. Central & South America books market estimates and forecast by type, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
79. Central & South America books market estimates and forecast by distribution channel, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
80. Central & South America books market estimates and forecast by format, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
81. Middle East & Africa books market estimates and forecast, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
82. Middle East & Africa books market estimates and forecast by type, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion
83. Middle East & Africa books market estimates and forecast by distribution channel, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
84. Middle East & Africa books market estimates and forecast by format, 2016 - 2028 (USD Billion)
85. Company categorization
List of Figures

1. Books market segmentation
2. Information procurement
3. Primary research pattern
4. Primary research approaches
5. Primary research process
6. Books market - Genre growth prospect mapping
7. Books market - Value chain analysis
8. Books market - Retail chain analysis
9. Books market - Profit margin analysis
10. Direct-to-consumer distribution channel - Cash flow
11. Publishing industry revenue, by category
12. Total U.S. book publishers sales across all categories
13. U.S. retail e-commerce sales share, by product category, 2019 (%)
14. Books market: Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
15. Roadmap of books market
16. Royalties with expanded distribution (demonstrated with the help of an example)
17. Book consumption in the U.S. across several formats, 2011 - 2019 (%)
18. Most popular book genres in 2020
19. Percentage of people who rank each option first in terms of how much they influence which books they read/listen to in Canada
20. Percentage of U.S. adults who have read in the year 2019
21. Percentage of Chinese adults who read in their spare time, 2009 - 2016
22. Independent bookstores in the U.S., 2009 - 2019
23. Books market: Type share (%) analysis, 2020 & 2028
24. Books market: Distribution channel share (%) analysis, 2020 & 2028
25. Books market: Format share (%) analysis, 2020 & 2028
26. Books market: Regional share (%) analysis, 2020 & 2028

Companies Mentioned

  • Penguin Random House
  • Hachette Book Group
  • HarperCollins Publishers
  • Simon & Schuster Inc.
  • MacMillan Publishers
  • Pearson
  • Scholastic Inc.
  • MARVEL
  • Morris Publishing
  • IDW Publishing

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