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Press Release: UK Book Publishing Market Development Report

Released: February 2011

After researching the UK book publishing market development and taking into account various other factors the following conclusions can be drawn from MBD's report:

Market Review 2006-2010:

In 2010, the UK market for books is estimated to have declined by 2% to £3323 million, consolidating the moderate 1% declines in both 2008 and 2009. Nonetheless, a marginal cumulative increase is estimated to have been recorded between 2006 and 2010. MBD believe that the annual declines in the latter part of the review period are a direct reflection of the impact of reduced consumer spending and the pressures from digital media.

Market Forecast 2011-2015:

With the exception of a projected 1% decline in 2011, the UK market for books is expected to demonstrate real term growth throughout the forecast period, albeit at moderate annual levels of between 1% and 3% per annum. Indeed, the impact of the recent recession and reduced consumer confidence has meant that the market will recover at a moderate rate. The market remains relative mature. Nevertheless, overall demand in the book market is projected to reach £3540 million (at 2010 prices) in 2015, equivalent to an overall increase of 7% compared with 2010.

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