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Global Audiobooks Market Size, Share, Trends, Forecast: By Genre: Fiction, Non-fiction; By Preferred Device: Smartphones, Laptops and Tablets, Personal Digital Assistants, Others; By Distribution Channel: One-time Download, Subscription-based; By Target Audience: Kids, Adults; Regional Analysis; Competitive Landscape; 2024-2032
Global Audiobooks Market Outlook
The global audiobooks market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 24.0% during the period 2024-2032. Asia, North America and Europe are expected to be key markets.
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Global Market Likely to be Driven by Growth in Audiobook Listenership
There has been a significant growth in the global market for audiobooks over the last few years. The growth has been a result of attractive offerings from audiobook service providers, expansion of range of listening alternatives (smartphones, tablets, desktops, smart speakers, etc.), and increase in the number of people taking to audiobooks for various reasons. Audiobooks are especially useful for the visually impaired, and for those who like to read but do not have time. Traditionally, audiobooks have been used by teachers and schools to teach second language learners and students with learning disabilities. Audiobooks have provided an effective means to access and enjoy literature. The global audiobooks market is expected to grow during the forecast period.
An audiobook is a voice recording of the text of a book that may be listened to. you listen to rather than read. An audiobook may be a complete reading of the text, or an abridged version. Audiobooks are generally bought and downloaded just like digital video and music; while these may be bought from online bookstores, there are public domain platforms from which audiobooks may be downloaded for free. Some popular apps and websites offering free and paid access to audiobooks include Apple Books, Audible.com, AllYouCanBooks.com, Project Gutenberg, Downpour, Nook Audiobooks, and OverDrive, among others.
Audiobooks are a strong medium for dissemination of information. Indeed, listening can draw more information (and nuances therein) from the speaker’s inflections. For example, sarcasm is more easily identified and communicated through audio than text in print.
Convenience Offered by Audiobooks Expected to Boost Market Growth
Audiobooks offer the convenience of listening even while doing other tasks, for example, walking, exercising, travelling or performing household chores. Further, audiobooks may be used when one does not feel like reading or in the dark, when it is not practically possible to read a book. Many people like to listen to audiobooks before going to sleep; they simply turn on an audiobook and listen to the audio while drifting into sleep. Such convenience offered by audiobooks is expected to help the growth of the global audiobooks market.
Increase in Listenership is Expected to Continue
Audiobook listenership has been growing. Children’s books form a significant part of audiobook sales. With an increase in children’s smart speaker consumption, popularity of audiobooks among children has also been reported to increase significantly. Further it has been strongly suggested that listening to audiobooks may have a significant positive impact on reading skills and enjoyment; audiobooks may help in the development of reading skills, decoding, and comprehension, and also lead to positive outcomes like wellbeing and emotional intelligence. Youth are also being reported to exhibit growing engagement with audiobooks. It is noteworthy that audiobook consumption is higher among individuals falling in higher income groups. In light of these factors, it is expected that audiobook listenership would continue during the forecast period, boosting market growth.
Market Segmentation
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By genre, the market is segmented into:
- Fiction
- Non-fiction
By preferred device, the market is classified into:
- Smartphones
- Laptops and Tablets
- Personal Digital Assistants
- Others
By distribution channel, the market is classified into:
- One-time Download
- Subscription-Based
By target audience, the market is segmented into:
- Kids
- Adults
By region, the market is divided into:
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East and Africa
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Key Industry Players in the Global Audiobooks Market
The report presents a detailed analysis of the following key players in the market, looking into their capacity, and latest developments like capacity expansions, plant turnarounds, and mergers and acquisitions:
- Amazon Inc.
- Apple Inc.
- Audible, Inc.
- Barnes and Noble Booksellers, Inc.
- Downpour
- Playster
- Others
The EMR report gives an in-depth insight into the industry by providing a SWOT analysis as well as an analysis of Porter’s Five Forces model.
Key Highlights of the Report
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| Base Year | 2023 |
| Historical Period | 2018-2023 |
| Forecast Period | 2024-2032 |
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Historical and Forecast Trends, Industry Drivers and Constraints, Historical and Forecast Market Analysis by Segment:
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| Breakup by Target Audience |
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*At Expert Market Research, we strive to always give you current and accurate information. The numbers depicted in the description are indicative and may differ from the actual numbers in the final EMR report.
1 Preface
2 Report Coverage – Key Segmentation and Scope
3 Report Description
3.1 Market Definition and Outlook
3.2 Properties and Applications
3.3 Market Analysis
3.4 Key Players
4 Key Assumptions
5 Executive Summary
5.1 Overview
5.2 Key Drivers
5.3 Key Developments
5.4 Competitive Structure
5.5 Key Industrial Trends
6 Snapshot
6.1 Global
6.2 Regional
7 Opportunities and Challenges in the Market
8 Global Audiobooks Market Analysis
8.1 Key Industry Highlights
8.2 Global Audiobooks Historical Market (2018-2023)
8.3 Global Audiobooks Market Forecast (2024-2032)
8.4 Global Audiobooks Market by Genre
8.4.1 Fiction
8.4.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.4.2 Non-fiction
8.4.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.5 Global Audiobooks Market by Preferred Device
8.5.1 Smartphones
8.5.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.5.2 Laptops and Tablets
8.5.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.5.3 Personal Digital Assistants
8.5.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.5.4 Others
8.6 Global Audiobooks Market by Distribution Channel
8.6.1 One-time Download
8.6.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.2 Subscription-based
8.6.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.7 Global Audiobooks Market by Target Audience
8.7.1 Kids
8.7.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.7.2 Adults
8.7.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.8 Global Audiobooks Market by Region
8.8.1 North America
8.8.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.8.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.8.2 Europe
8.8.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.8.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.8.3 Asia Pacific
8.8.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.8.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.8.4 Latin America
8.8.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.8.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.8.5 Middle East and Africa
8.8.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.8.5.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
9 North America Audiobooks Market Analysis
9.1 United States of America
9.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
9.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
9.2 Canada
9.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
9.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10 Europe Audiobooks Market Analysis
10.1 United Kingdom
10.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.2 Germany
10.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.3 France
10.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.4 Italy
10.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.5 Others
11 Asia Pacific Audiobooks Market Analysis
11.1 China
11.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.2 Japan
11.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.3 India
11.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.4 ASEAN
11.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.5 Australia
11.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.5.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.6 Others
12 Latin America Audiobooks Market Analysis
12.1 Brazil
12.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12.2 Argentina
12.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12.3 Mexico
12.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12.4 Others
13 Middle East and Africa Audiobooks Market Analysis
13.1 Saudi Arabia
13.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.2 United Arab Emirates
13.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.3 Nigeria
13.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.4 South Africa
13.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.5 Others
14 Market Dynamics
14.1 SWOT Analysis
14.1.1 Strengths
14.1.2 Weaknesses
14.1.3 Opportunities
14.1.4 Threats
14.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
14.2.1 Supplier’s Power
14.2.2 Buyer’s Power
14.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
14.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
14.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
14.3 Key Indicators for Demand
14.4 Key Indicators for Price
15 Competitive Landscape
15.1 Market Structure
15.2 Company Profiles
15.2.1 Amazon Inc.
15.2.1.1 Company Overview
15.2.1.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.1.4 Certifications
15.2.2 Apple Inc.
15.2.2.1 Company Overview
15.2.2.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.2.4 Certifications
15.2.3 Audible, Inc.
15.2.3.1 Company Overview
15.2.3.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.3.4 Certifications
15.2.4 Barnes and Noble Booksellers, Inc.
15.2.4.1 Company Overview
15.2.4.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.4.4 Certifications
15.2.5 Downpour
15.2.5.1 Company Overview
15.2.5.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.5.4 Certifications
15.2.6 Google
15.2.6.1 Company Overview
15.2.6.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.6.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.6.4 Certifications
15.2.7 Playster
15.2.7.1 Company Overview
15.2.7.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.7.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.7.4 Certifications
15.2.8 Others
16 Key Trends and Developments in the Market
List of Figures and Tables
1. Global Audiobooks Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2032
2. Global Audiobooks Historical Market: Breakup by Genre (USD Million), 2018-2023
3. Global Audiobooks Market Forecast: Breakup by Genre (USD Million), 2024-2032
4. Global Audiobooks Historical Market: Breakup by Preferred Device (USD Million), 2018-2023
5. Global Audiobooks Market Forecast: Breakup by Preferred Device (USD Million), 2024-2032
6. Global Audiobooks Historical Market: Breakup by Distribution Channel (USD Million), 2018-2023
7. Global Audiobooks Market Forecast: Breakup by Distribution Channel (USD Million), 2024-2032
8. Global Audiobooks Historical Market: Breakup by Target Audience (USD Million), 2018-2023
9. Global Audiobooks Market Forecast: Breakup by Target Audience (USD Million), 2024-2032
10. Global Audiobooks Historical Market: Breakup by Region (USD Million), 2018-2023
11. Global Audiobooks Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (USD Million), 2024-2032
12. North America Audiobooks Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2018-2023
13. North America Audiobooks Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2024-2032
14. Europe Audiobooks Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2018-2023
15. Europe Audiobooks Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2024-2032
16. Asia Pacific Audiobooks Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2018-2023
17. Asia Pacific Audiobooks Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2024-2032
18. Latin America Audiobooks Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2018-2023
19. Latin America Audiobooks Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2024-2032
20. Middle East and Africa Audiobooks Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2018-2023
21. Middle East and Africa Audiobooks Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2024-2032
22. Global Audiobooks Market Structure
Key Questions Answered in the Report
The global audiobooks market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 24.0% between 2024 and 2032.
The major drivers of the market include an increase in the number of people taking to audiobooks for various reasons, easy accessibility of these paperback copies, internet proliferation, and the prevalence of smart home technology.
Attractive offerings from audiobook service providers and expansion of the range of listening alternatives, such as smartphones, smart speakers are the key industry trends propelling the market's growth.
The major regions in the industry are North America, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, Europe, and the Asia Pacific.
The various genres are fiction and non-fiction.
The preferred devices are smartphones, laptops and tablets, and personal digital assistants, among others.
The several distribution channels are one-time download and subscription-based.
The target audiences are kids and adults.
The major players in the industry are Amazon Inc., Apple Inc., Audible, Inc., Barnes and Noble Booksellers, Inc., Downpour, Google, and Playster, among others.
Analyst Review
The global audiobooks market was driven by the expansion of the range of listening alternatives such as smartphones, smart speakers in the historical period. Aided by the prevalence of smart home technology and attractive offerings from audiobook service providers, the market is expected to witness further growth in the forecast period of 2024-2032, growing at a CAGR of 24.0%.
EMR's meticulous research methodology delves deep into the market, covering the macro and micro aspects of the industry. The various genres are fiction and non-fiction. The preferred devices are smartphones, laptops and tablets, and personal digital assistants, among others. The several distribution channels are one-time download and subscription based. The target audiences are kids and adults. The major regional markets for audiobooks market are North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. The major players in the industry are Amazon Inc., Apple Inc., Audible, Inc., Barnes and Noble Booksellers, Inc., Downpour, Google, and Playster, among others.
EMR's research methodology uses a combination of cutting-edge analytical tools and the expertise of their highly accomplished team, thus, providing their customers with market insights that are accurate, actionable and help them remain ahead of their competition.
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