North America Books Market Size & Outlook, 2024-2030

The books market in North America is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 64.0 billion by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 4.2% is expected of North America books market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$B)
$50.1
Forecast, 2030 (US$B)
$64.0
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
4.2%
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North America books market highlights

  • The North America books market generated a revenue of USD 50.1 billion in 2024.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, mystery was the largest revenue generating type in 2024.
  • Mystery is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, Canada is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.

North America data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 50.1 billion
Market revenue in 2030USD 64.0 billion
Growth rate4.2% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentMystery
Fastest growing segmentMystery
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD billion
Market segmentationScience, Historical, Mystery, Fantasy, Literary, Contemporary /Realistic, Romance, Educational, Comic, Others (classics, biographies)
Key market players worldwideNews Corp Class A, Paramount Global Class A, Pearson PLC, Scholastic Corp, Penguin Random House, Macmillan, Marvel Entertainment, Morris Publishing Group, IDW Publishing, Hachette Book Group

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, North America region accounted for 33.2% of the global books market in 2024.
  • Globally, North America is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 58.7 billion by 2030.

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North America books market outlook

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Mystery was the largest segment with a revenue share of 19.36% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the North America books market based on science, historical, mystery, fantasy, literary, contemporary /realistic, romance, educational, comic, others (classics, biographies) covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The presence of a large number of independent publishers and publishing companies in the region is anticipated to boost the market growth. Additionally, the growing number of avid readers in North America is likely to benefit the books market.

Amazon is the largest book retailer in North America, followed by Barnes & Noble. Hardcover books are expected to hold the largest market share while audiobooks are anticipated to witness rapid growth. The penetration of e-books is also anticipated to increase in the region.

A large number of physical retail bookstores have been facing challenges with a rising number of readers switching to online shopping or opting for subscription-based e-books.

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