Industry Statistics and Rankings
Country Benchmarking
Industry Performance Rankings
This report accounts for 32 number of countries where the industry is active.
The Book Publishing in Europe has a market size of €36.4bn in 2024. Revenue volatility is moderate, and revenue has grown at a CAGR of 4.1 % from 2019-2024. The average number of employees is 191k in 2024 a number that has grown at a CAGR of 2.9 % over the past five years. One of the most prominent threats to the industry is...
European High and Lows
Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Book Publishing industry in Europe in 2024?
The market size of the Book Publishing industry in Europe is €36.4bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Book Publishing in Europe industry in 2024?
There are 39,648 businesses in the Book Publishing industry in Europe, which has grown at a CAGR of 3.3 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Book Publishing industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Book Publishing industry in Europe has been declining at a CAGR of 4.1 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Book Publishing industry in Europe over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Book Publishing industry in Europe is expected to grow.
What does the Book Publishing in Europe include?
Books and Brochures are part of the Book Publishing industry.
Which countries have the most businesses in the Book Publishing industry in Europe?
The European country with the most businesses in the Book Publishing industry is Russia.
How competitive is the Book Publishing industry in Europe?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Book Publishing industry in Europe.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
- Book Publishing in Greece
- Book Publishing in Romania
- Book Publishing in Norway
- Book Publishing in Italy
- Book Publishing in Sweden
- Book Publishing in Poland
- Book Publishing in Cyprus
- Book Publishing in Latvia
- Book Publishing in Austria
- Book Publishing in France
- Book Publishing in Lithuania
- Book Publishing in the Netherlands
- Book Publishing in Estonia
- Book Publishing in Slovenia
- Book Publishing in Iceland
- Book Publishing in Europe
- Book Publishing in Luxembourg
- Book Publishing in Russia
- Book Publishing in Slovakia
- Book Publishing in Hungary
- Book Publishing in Denmark
- Book Publishing in Turkey
- Book Publishing in Malta
- Book Publishing in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Book Publishing in Spain
- Book Publishing in Portugal
- Book Publishing in Serbia
- Book Publishing in Belgium
- Book Publishing in Czechia
- Book Publishing in Finland
- Book Publishing in Croatia
- Book Publishing in Bulgaria
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
This industry involves the activities of publishing books in print, electronic (CD, electronicdisplays) or audio form or on the Internet.
What's included in this industry?
BooksBrochuresLeafletsAtlases, maps and chartsAudio booksEncyclopediasIndustry Code
5811 - Book publishing in Europe
Performance
Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- Current Year Revenue Growth
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Performance Snapshot
Charts
- Revenue in the Book Publishing in Europe
- Employees in the Book Publishing in Europe
- Business in the Book Publishing in Europe
- Profit in the Book Publishing in Europe
Life Cycle
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
International Trade
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Revenue by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Enterprises by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Employment by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Wages by Region (2024)
Data Tables
Values and annual change provided for 37 European countries:
- Revenue by Region (2024)
- IVA by Region (2024)
- Enterprises by Region (2024)
- Employment by Region (2024)
- Exports by Region (2024)
- Imports by Region (2024)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
ANALYSIS
What is the competitive landscape in Europe?
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Book Publishing in Europe industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Book Publishing in Europe industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and boottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2024)
- Business Growth (2024)
- Job Growth (2024)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2024)
- Imports/Demand (2024)
- Exports/Revenue (2024)
- Revenue per Employee (2024)
- Wages/Revenue (2024)
- Employees per Establishment (2024)
- Average Wage (2024)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
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