Book, Magazine & Newspaper Wholesaling in the US - Industry Market Research Report

Extra extra: An ongoing consumer shift to digital media is expected to hurt industry revenue growth

The Book, Magazine and Newspaper Wholesaling industry has remained in a state of rapid decline. Print media has declined in line with increased consumption of digital news and entertainment, fueled by the continued proliferation of mobile devices. Simultaneously, wholesalers have become less involved in distributing print media, and retail stores have decreased their magazine offerings. Publishers have also boosted their circulation by offering discounted subscriptions, which are mailed directly to consumers without the aid of a wholesale distributor. Meanwhile, the number of brick-and-mortar book stores has contracted, reducing the industry's largest and natural customer base. Revenue is expected to fall at a CAGR of 8.9% to $9.1 billion over the five years to 2023, including 6.6% during the current year. Companies in this industry primarily distribute and wholesale books, magazines, newspapers and periodicals. Map, pamphlet and antique book distributors and wholesalers, as well as online distributors and wholesalers are also included in this industry. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.