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There are xx employees in the Book & Magazine Wholesaling industry in Australia, which is expected to decline at xx% over the next five years. Industry wholesalers distribute books, newspapers, magazines and periodicals. Products are produced in-house or sourced from upstream publishers before being sold to downstream retailers, education institutions and libraries, generally with minimal or no further development. Industry revenue includes both the cover price and the distribution fee of goods sold.
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Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.
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| Industry | Sector | Last 5-yr CAGR | Forecast 5-year CAGR | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Publishing & Broadcasting in Australia |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Newspaper Publishing in Australia |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Magazine & Directory Publishing in Australia |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Book Publishing in Australia |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Paper Product Wholesaling in Australia |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Book, Magazine & Newspaper Wholesaling in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Book Publishing in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Book Publishing in Canada |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Newspaper Publishing in Canada |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Magazine & Book Publishing in New Zealand |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Book Publishing in the UK |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
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There is 2,236 people employed in the Book & Magazine Wholesaling in Australia as of 2025.
The number of people employed in the Book & Magazine Wholesaling in Australia declined -3.6% on average over the five years between 2020 and 2025.
See our full analysis of the Book & Magazine Wholesaling in Australia to understand if the industry employment is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.
The average Book & Magazine Wholesaling in Australia business is 8.0 employees.
The average business in the Book & Magazine Wholesaling in Australia now employs less workers than it did five years ago.
The revenue per employee for the average business in the Book & Magazine Wholesaling in Australia has increased in the last five years.