Bookstat is the only industry data service that tracks all online book purchases at the retail point of sale regardless of publisher type. Increasing availability of free ebooks on the internet coupled with a shift in preference among tech savvy users from traditional books to portable electronic reading devices is. The global ebook report 2016 publishers forum berlin. In 2017, ebooks accounted for 19 percent of all book sales in the united states, three percent less than in the previous year. Amazon keeps firm grip on ebook market, even as the. When you rely on data that misses 37% of the ebook and audio dollars they spend each day, or 60% of the books they purchase online, youre flying your business halfblind bookstat is the only industry data service that tracks all online book. The most popular source of ebook market share data comes from author earnings report now known as bookstat. The data above represent only trade ebook sales via wholesale channels. A monthly report that takes a look at the important data shaping the marine market. To be useful, sales data has to reflect what your customers are actually buying. Ebook readers market share, size 2019 emerging rapidly with. The books market based on product type is bifurcated into trade and other. Some 19% of adults report owning an ereader a handheld device such as a kindle or nook primarily used for reading ebooks.
Share post apple s aapl now holds about 20 percent of the u. Find industry analysis, statistics, trends, data and forecasts on global book publishing from ibisworld. With tablet computers now officially part of the ereading landscape, the ebook segment is clearly changing rapidly. New york, april 6, 2016 prnewswire about ebook market in the us an electronic book, or ebook, is a digital publication of a book that can be read on. Amazon has 79% of ebook market in uk the bookseller. For your friday reading pleasure, the latest edition of the author earnings report explores which retailers control how much of the us ebook market where past reports focused solely on the kindle store or offered a similar singlestore snapshot of a competing. There are several aggregators and distributors in the global ebook market such as ack media, andrews uk limited, bookbaby, smashwords, pigeon labs, tertiary publishing, ciando, dawson france, ebook architects, green apple data centre, and planet media. Ebook market size, share, analysis, 20142024 industry.
Oct 17, 2019 the expresswire global ebook readers industry research report studies latest ebook readers aspects market size, share, trends, industry summary and ebook readers growth during. The companies holding the largest market share in the ebook publishing industry include penguin random house audio, inc. The 2017 global ebook report is available at a price of 20 here. In the united states, ebook market is forecast to grow at 21. Ebook market global industry analysis, size, share. The us ebook market in 2014 the nielsen view the bookseller. Major players in the market focus on introducing advanced ebook software and solutions in order to meet consumer demand and enhance their market share. The ultimate ebook industry analysis publishing with love. Some reports say ebook sales are falling, which traditional publishers are celebrating but the real story is more complex. An electronic book, also known as an ebook or ebook, is a book publication made available in digital form, consisting of text, images, or both, readable on the flatpanel display of computers or other electronic devices. Book of market data by is licensed under a creative commons attributionnoncommercialshare alike 3. In the february 2017 author earnings report data guy estimated selfpublished ebooks to total 34% of the us ebook market.
For your friday reading pleasure, the latest edition of the author earnings report explores which retailers control how much of the us ebook market where past reports focused solely on the kindle store or offered a similar. Nielsens numbers across 20122015 revealed that as the big five publishers ebook market share fell 12%, small publishers and selfpublished authors market share rose 23%. Electronic books, or ebooks, are experiencing a much stronger presence in the market, now that the market for ebook readers has greatly expanded. Jul 18, 2014 selfpublishing surging to 31% of ebook market, claims report. So what is going on here with ebook readers and in particular, kindle sales. Sep 03, 2016 global ereader unit sales by year units sold 2015 20,200,000 2014 25,300,000 20 33,900,000 2012 40,000,000 2011 37,900,000 2010 10,400,000 ereader market share market share amazon kindle 41 % barnes. The report is a compilation of firsthand information, qualitative and quantitative assessment by industry analysts, inputs from industry experts and industry participants across value chain. Npd pubtrack digital tracks ebook sales but because it is a publisher datashare model, the data does not include selfpublished ebooks, writes npds allison risbridger by email. The data tracking that the book business has in place was remarkably illsuited to follow the changes. May 15, 2017 the 2017 global ebook report is available at a price of 20 here.
Industry data, trends, stats ibisworld industry market. Ebook market global ebook industry size, share, growth, analysis, research and forecast report, 2014 to 2024 ebook market global ebook market size was valued at usd 15. Apple, in which the department of justice accuses apple of illegally colluding with book publishers to set ebook prices at the launch of the ibookstore in 2010. Smartphone market share worldwide by vendor 20092019.
Ebook readers market share, size 2019 emerging rapidly. Jun 04, 20 tweet share post lots of different outlets are trying to project the size of the u. Everyone knows the amazon market share plays a big role in the ebook world but what about other markets. Google data reveals beverage industry consumer habits.
See more ideas about marketing, ebooks and book infographic. The data above represent only data submitted from approx. Do you prefer reading an ebook or a physical version. With 53% of sales happening in nonamazon sales channels, its clear that amazon shouldnt be your only bet. This study demonstrates the market dynamics and trends globally across five regions north america, latin america, europe, asia pacific, and middle east and africa which influence the current nature. Amazon accounts for the majority of those sales, with ibooks coming in second with about 10% to 12% of sales. Ebook market global industry analysis, size and forecast. Apr 29, 2018 nielsens numbers across 20122015 revealed that as the big five publishers ebook market share fell 12%, small publishers and selfpublished authors market share rose 23%. Oct 09, 2015 the report finds that amazon can lay claim to 74% of the units sold in the us ebook market, and 71% of the dollars spent. October 9, 2015 by michael kozlowski 3 comments according to the association of american publishers the us ebook. Here, we highlight a few of the trends worth watching. First, in a report on the demographics of device ownership in the us, pew research offers the following summary of reading device ownership the popularity of ereaders declines.
In august 2019, the american association of publishers, which represents mostly traditional book publishers, reported that, among their members, ebook sales accounted for 14. Ebook publishing in the us industry data, trends, stats ibisworld. Selfpublishing surging to 31% of ebook market, claims report. The penetration rate box shows the share of active paying customers or. Books market size, share, analysis global industry. The update spring 2014 includes recent market data and reflects on key events until march 2014, and newly introduces a comparative data based overview on market developments in both print and ebooks, shifts in sales channels from brick and mortar to online, profiles of newly launched subscription platforms for books and readers, as well. Jun 12, 20 tweet share post apple s aapl now holds about 20 percent of the u. Bookscan captures cashregister sales of printed books.
The global ereader market is expected to witness growth over the forecast period. The timeline presents data on ebook sales revenue generated in the united states from 2008 to 20 as well as a forecast until 2018. Conventional wisdom says that amazon has 65% of the us ebook market. This data is quoted all across the internet and by some of the most legitimate news sources in the world, but theres one problem the data itself is dodgy and seems totally unreliable, so dodgy i wrote an entire article.
The data does not include library, educational or professional electronic sales. Global book publishing industry data, trends, stats. Rudiger wischenbart, in his role as director of international affairs, is progamming the upcoming bookexpos market forum in new york city. Devices such as kindle ereaders, nook, and kobo are all suffering from a rapid drop off in sales. Ebook market global industry analysis, size, share, growth. Retail numbers may be as much as double the above figures due to industry wholesale discounts.
To calculate the market size, the report considers the. Amazon has an even bigger share of the ebook market than. An ebook is the digital or electronic version of a book and can be read on various. The folks behind the author earnings report would disagree. Nobody has a good view of this market, because amazon holds all the data and doesnt share it, he said. Traditional publishing ebook sales dropped 10% in 2017. Some of the key players in this market include pearson, mcgrawhill publications, penguin random house, hachette livre, thomas reuters, elsiever, harpercollins, bloomsbury, and scholastic.
New york, april 6, 2016 prnewswire about ebook market in the us an electronic book, or ebook, is a digital publication of a book that can be read on computers or handheld electronic devices. Ebook market share of trade in % ebook revenue share of surveyed publishers in %. Ebook sales doubled in us in 2018 according to data guys. Something like 99% of consumer ebook sales are made through just five major ebook retailers. Books market size, share, analysis global industry report. Sales for amazon ebooks through publishdrive jumped by 8%, from 39% in 2018 and 47% in 2019. Unlike nielsen pubtrack and the aaps statshots, which only tally selfreported sales from a narrow sector of todays expanded publishing industry, bookstat lets you see the whole market. The us ebook market in 2014 the nielsen view published june 2, 2015 by philip jones. Global ereader unit sales by year units sold 2015 20,200,000 2014 25,300,000 20 33,900,000 2012 40,000,000 2011 37,900,000 2010 10,400,000 ereader market share market share amazon kindle 41 % barnes. Oct 17, 2019 oct 17, 2019 the expresswire global ebook readers industry research report studies latest ebook readers aspects market size, share, trends, industry summary and ebook readers growth during. Ebook market share 2019 ebooks make up 18% of total book sales.
Get up to speed on any industry with comprehensive intelligence that is easy to read. When you rely on data that misses 37% of the ebook and audio dollars they spend each day, or 60% of the books they purchase online, youre flying your business halfblind bookstat is the only industry data service that tracks all online book purchases at the. This report provides an indepth analysis of the statistics that matter to the industry including sales, market share, and consumer trends. This research report analyzes this market on the basis of its market segments, major geographies, and current market trends. May, 2018 npd pubtrack digital tracks ebook sales but because it is a publisher data share model, the data does not include selfpublished ebooks, writes npds allison risbridger by email.
Cold brews high demand proves process is a priority. Find industry analysis, statistics, trends, data and forecasts on comic book publishing in the us from ibisworld. It might be a surprise, but for most people, old school print on paper still wins. Not a lot, but enough to show us some glaring inconsistencies. Amazon has an even bigger share of the ebook market than we. Industry market research reports, statistics, analysis, data, trends and forecasts. These indicators, together with data from statistical offices, trade associations and. Aug 22, 2018 euromonitor data shows that kindle has an 83. Amazon found it relatively easy to grow market share in those areas where the bookstore sale, and even the online print sale, was diminishing in favor of the ebook. Most of the genres such as fiction, nonfiction, literature, young children are covered under this segment. The major players in the ebooks value chain includes publishers, aggregators, distributors, service providers, educational organizations, professional organizations and online reading platform providers. First, in a report on the demographics of device ownership in the us.
Jan 22, 2018 amazon found it relatively easy to grow market share in those areas where the bookstore sale, and even the online print sale, was diminishing in favor of the ebook. When looking at the ebook market share in 2019, we saw that the data shifted a bit. Ereader device sales including kindle are in rapid decline. Tweet share post lots of different outlets are trying to project the size of the u. Statshot annual publisher survey puts 2017 estimated us. Although sometimes defined as an electronic version of a printed book, some ebooks exist without a printed equivalent. Industry statistics international digital publishing forum.
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