H1 2026 Book Market Shows Mixed Volume Growth Amid Price Increases
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Updated Oct 7
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What happened
Ten of the 18 territories tracked by NielsenIQ BookData reported volume growth in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. Brazil saw the most pronounced volume gains at 10.5%, while Poland's print book market experienced a volume decline of 11.3%. In Colombia, volume fell by 1.5%, but prices rose by 8.4%, the highest percentage increase among all territories tracked.
From publishersweekly.com
Why it matters
The mixed performance in volume and the increase in average selling prices across various territories suggest varied consumer demand and pricing power within the global book trade. This trend is noted against an uncertain global economic backdrop.
From publishersweekly.com
Who's involved
- International Monetary FundInternational financial institution that provides economic oversight and financial assistance
- BRICSAssociation that challenges the global financial architecture of the International Monetary Fund
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