The timeline presents a data on the global book publishing revenue from 2012 to 2015, as well as a forecast for 2016 to 2021. This statistic displays data on book publishing revenue worldwide from 2012 to 2021, as well as a forecast until 2021, sorted by segment. The association of american publishers and the book industry study group released results of the annual bookstats survey of 1,500. And, thanks to such a rich history, the industry is also great fodder for books. Global book publishing industry data, trends, stats. Thats just an excuse to keep salaries low poor working conditions for book editors are ingrained. E book sales, especially in the thriving romance genre, gave the book business a lift in 2012, according to a survey of publishers released wednesday. Data on global book publishing revealed that book sales generated 122 billion u.
Amazon steps up its battle with the book industry the. In 2021, global book publishing revenue is expected to amount to about 121. On the heels of apples big education and ibooks event, its worth taking a quick snapshot of the education publishing industry as it stands today. Book publishing revenue worldwide by segment 2017 statista. Figures are based on sales generated in calendar 2011 orfor. Revenue was down in three of the four major segments measured by bookstatsk12. Ebook sales a boon to publishers in 2012 the new york times. Industry statistics cover all companies in the united states, both public and private, ranging in size from small businesses to market leaders. Ebooks now account for 23% of trade publishing revenues.
Pdf traditional book industry versus ebook analysis. Our annual ranking of the fastestgrowing private companies in america. According to the source, consumer book revenue is projected to grow from 53. Ipa global publishing statistics international publishers.
In addition to revenue, the industry market analysis shows information on employees, companies, and average firm size. Traditional book industry versus e book analysis, challenges and changes. Despite the positive 2012 results, the big three credit rating agencies predict a gloomy 2014. Amazons current annual revenue from book sales, according to one of packers sources. The book industry isnt dying, its thriving with an ebook assist. Industry market research reports, statistics, analysis, data, trends and forecasts. The book industry isnt dying, its thriving with an ebook. Readers digest figures are revenue for the entire company. The biggest publishers in the world today are education publishers. Alex shephard is a staff writer at the new republic.
In any other industry for any other business, this would be eyepopping growth. The 2012 report shows that adult fiction is dominated by e book sales, outperforming paper and other categories, such as audiobooks. According to the latest numbers from the association of american publishers, revenue for ebooks for some of the biggest categories grew by 41% in 2012. Press release book publishing market 2020 global industry trends, share, size, demand, growth opportunities, industry revenue, future and business analysis by forecast 2024. Perception of e books as a risk for the book industry in germany 20 publishing industry revenue in japan 2016, by format value of the book market in australia 202022. A comparative study of the sales of books and e books in. According to data from the federation of european publishers 2012, total revenue obtained in 2012 by book publishers in the 28. Get up to speed on any industry with comprehensive intelligence that is easy to read. In 2009, pearsons education division alone brought in more revenue than any other book publisher besides.
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