Global E-Book Market Size By Industry (Educational, Manufacturing), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

E-Book Market Size And Forecast

E-Book Market size was valued at USD 18.89 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 26.94 Billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 4.54% from 2024 to 2031.

Major factors driving E-Book Market size growth are the increased number of users of e-readers, e-learning apps, the progress of enhanced display technologies, and also the advancements in battery technology. The increasing influence of technology as well as the inclination toward digitization by a large population, especially the millennial and generation Z category people can also have a positive influence on the expansion of the E-Book Market.

Global E-Book Market Definition

E-Books are electronic books or digital books that contain content in text, image, and tabular form. E-Books are published electronically and may be read on electronic devices like smartphones, e-book readers, and tablets. they will be categorized into two parts – open-source ones, which users can download freely, and second those for which users need to pay. Paid e-books require special software and applications with the assistance of which they will be read.

These books are available in various formats (.odf, .txt, .pdf, .html, .lit, .epub,. prc, .dnl, .mobi, .azw) so as to read e-books on electronic devices, users are required to put in specific software or app, based on compatibility with e-book formats. Some advantages of e-books are that they never get out of stock. We can share with multiple people at an instant of time. Using e-books saves us a lot of space as compared to paper books. Numerous books can be found on a single platform, so it is hassle-free too.

Global E-Book Market Overview

So, it looks like the e-book world is booming, especially with COVID-19. More people are signing up for subscriptions, probably because everyone's got extra time at home with the lockdowns. But it's not just that! Digital education and immersive learning are also helping the E-Book Market get even bigger. We're seeing all sorts of cool new tech – hardware, software, even the content itself – that's making reading feel super real and engaging. Plus, it's so easy to jump online and get access to tons of e-books through apps or websites. Basically, it's a cheaper and easier way to read than hitting up the bookstore, and that's a win for everyone!

The environment protection campaigns from governments across the world especially for saving trees to cut back the utilization of paper also increases the demand for e-books. The rise in the number of portable readable devices like smartphones and tablets is anticipated to be the key growth factor for the global E-Book Market. The potential threat of piracy and increase of distribution platforms may pose a challenge to market growth. Lack of awareness about e-book technology and low internet and mobile penetration in developing nations are expected to produce a couple of restraints in the growth of the market.

Global E-Book Market Segmentation Analysis

The Global E-Book Market is Segmented on the basis of Industry And Geography.

E-Book Market, By Industry

• Educational
• Manufacturing
• Entertainment

On the basis of Industry, the market is divided into Educational, Manufacturing, Entertainment. Out of these, the education industry is forecasted to have the fastest growth as the pandemic has made students accustomed to reading from screens, and now, they are comfortable with it. Students can get the required books just with a click that will also boost the market.

E-Book Market, By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Rest of the world

On the basis of Regional Analysis, the Global E-Book Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the world. North America is predicted to have the biggest E-Book Market share during the forecast period. E-Books in the North American region became a standard and permanent option over printed books for purchasers once they needed quick access and portability, and publishers reacted successfully to consumers’ fast-growing acceptance of recent reading technologies by continuously redefining and expanding.

Key Players

The “Global E-Book Market” study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market. The major players in the market are Amazon, Harper Collins, Hachette, Penguin Random House, Kensington Publishing, Cengage Learning, Macmillan Publishers, Mc Graw Hill, Dot books, Lulu, and Wiley. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.

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