K-12 Instruction Material Market Report 2026

The K-12 instruction material market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $6.03 billion in 2025 to $6.5 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of standardized education systems, widespread use of printed textbooks, growth in student enrollment, government curriculum mandates, reliance on traditional teaching aids.

The K-12 instruction material market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.48 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing shift toward digital-first instructional models, rising investments in interactive content development, expansion of cloud-based educational resources, growing focus on inclusive learning materials, increasing integration of ai-enabled content customization. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of digital instructional content, rising demand for interactive learning materials, growing use of multimedia educational resources, expansion of curriculum-aligned digital platforms, enhanced focus on personalized learning materials.

The growing demand for online education is expected to drive the expansion of the K-12 instructional materials market in the coming years. Online education involves delivering educational content and instruction via the internet. This demand is increasing due to its flexibility, accessibility, technological advancements, and evolving learner needs. K-12 instructional materials support online education by providing structured, engaging, and adaptable content that enables differentiated instruction, immediate feedback, accessibility, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making. For example, in July 2024, Ward Education and Training, a UK-based structured learning program within hospital wards focused on practical clinical skills, reported that in 2024, online education had 11.7 million users (17.5% of the population), with projections indicating growth to 15.7 million users (23.5%) by 2029. Therefore, the increasing demand for online education is contributing to the growth of the K-12 instructional materials market.

Major companies in the K-12 instruction material market are focusing on developing innovative platforms, such as curriculum delivery platforms (CDP), to support adaptive learning and improve educational outcomes. These platforms offer teachers increased access to resources, including lesson plans, materials, standards maps, and pacing guides, all in one place. For instance, in April 2023, Ellipsis Education, a US-based company specializing in K-12 education, introduced the Curriculum Delivery Platform (CDP), a comprehensive online portal designed to streamline computer science teaching for K-12 educators. The CDP aims to provide teachers with everything they need to teach computer science effectively, facilitating access and navigation of courses, resources, and materials. This platform enriches the teaching experience with features such as enhanced organization, expanded resource accessibility, improved interface aesthetics, access to a standards map on the lesson-level page, and simplified navigation between courses.

In August 2024, IXL Learning, a U.S.-based educational technology company, acquired Carson Dellosa Education for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition brings together IXL’s expertise in digital learning with Carson Dellosa’s hands-on resources, creating a comprehensive educational experience that supports learning in various environments. Their joint mission is to inspire a love for learning in students by empowering both educators and families. Carson Dellosa Education is a U.S.-based company that provides K-12 instructional materials, including workbooks.

Major companies operating in the K-12 instruction material market are Pearson Plc, Follett Corp., Stride Inc., Scholastic Inc., Cengage Inc., Nord Anglia Education Ltd., TAL Education Group, McGraw-Hill Education, Educomp Solutions Ltd., Discovery Education Inc., D2L Corp., Hurix Systems Pvt. Ltd., Next Education India Pvt. Ltd., Mosaica Education Inc., Carnegie Learning Inc., Dubai International Academy - Al Barsha, Al- Jazeera Academy, Bettermarks GmbH, British International School of Jeddah, International School of London, The George Washington University Online High School, Keystone School, Grand Canyon Education Academy, The Village School, Accelerate Inc.

North America was the largest region in the K-12 instruction material market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the K-12 instruction material market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the K-12 instruction material market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The K-12 instruction material market consists sales of workbooks, STEM kits, reading materials, assessment tools, learning management systems, and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education software and curriculum maps. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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