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Book, Magazine and Periodical Printing in China Industry Data and Analysis
The Book, Magazine and Periodical Printing industry has a long history in China. Despite growing competition from online publishing, China's printing sector has maintained steady growth in the past five years. Digital publications are unlikely to completely displace printed materials in China. In the five years through 2024, industry revenue is expected to increase by an annualized 0.6%, including a 2.9% growth in 2024. The industry is currently undergoing a restructuring period. The enterprise numbers have inched down as businesses merged to form larger companies. Additionally, more foreign capital has entered the industry. The number of enterprises and establishments is declining. In the next five years, the number of enterprises will decrease at a CAGR of 2.7% while the number of establishments will decrease at a CAGR of 2.4%. In 2024, the Government has deleted the restriction that publication printing must be controlled by the Chinese side. The restrictions on foreign investment access in this manufacturing sector have been lifted.In the next five years, book, magazine and periodical printing demand is anticipated to increase as the industry develops and further globalizes. Industry revenue is forecast to grow at an annualized 2.5% in the next five years. Gradually, printing houses will develop into multimedia processing enterprises. In addition to processing print media via traditional artwork, they will be capable of accepting electronic documents or digital information. E-printing services and information networks will be a crucial basis of competition in the future.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Book, Magazine and Periodical Printing industry in China includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2015-2030. The most recent publication was released May 2025.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Book, Magazine and Periodical Printing industry in China operates under the industry code 2311. The Book, Magazine and Periodical Printing industry in China prints books, newspapers, periodicals, calendars, pictures, maps and other publications. Binding, record and digital medium reproduction are not included. Related terms covered in the Book, Magazine and Periodical Printing industry in China include circulation, readership and magazine.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Book, Magazine and Periodical Printing industry in China include Books (excluding textbooks), Textbooks and Newspapers.
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Book, Magazine and Periodical Printing industry in China include Heshan Yatushi Printing Co., Ltd., Shanghai TOPPAN Next Printing Co., Ltd. and C&C Joint Printing Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Book, Magazine and Periodical Printing industry in China.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed product and service segmentation, analysis of major markets and international trade data for the for the Book, Magazine and Periodical Printing industry in China.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Book, Magazine and Periodical Printing industry in China.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Book, Magazine and Periodical Printing industry in China. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Book, Magazine and Periodical Printing industry in China. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Book, Magazine and Periodical Printing industry in China. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Book, Magazine and Periodical Printing industry in China. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Book, Magazine and Periodical Printing industry in China.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Book, Magazine and Periodical Printing industry in China in 2026?
The market size of the Book, Magazine and Periodical Printing industry in China is $23.6bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Book, Magazine and Periodical Printing industry in China in 2025?
There are 716 businesses in the Book, Magazine and Periodical Printing industry in China, which has declined at a CAGR of 4.1 % between 2020 and 2025.
How may import tariffs affect the Book, Magazine and Periodical Printing industry in China?
The Book, Magazine and Periodical Printing industry in China is unlikely to be materially impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Book, Magazine and Periodical Printing industry in China?
The Book, Magazine and Periodical Printing industry in China is likely to be impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a moderate share of industry revenue.
Has the Book, Magazine and Periodical Printing industry in China grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Book, Magazine and Periodical Printing industry in China has been growing at a CAGR of 0.6 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Book, Magazine and Periodical Printing industry in China over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Book, Magazine and Periodical Printing industry in China is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Book, Magazine and Periodical Printing industry in China?
The biggest companies operating in the Book, Magazine and Periodical Printing industry in China are Heshan Yatushi Printing Co., Ltd., Shanghai TOPPAN Next Printing Co., Ltd. and C&C Joint Printing Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
What does the Book, Magazine and Periodical Printing industry in China include?
Books (excluding textbooks) and Textbooks are part of the Book, Magazine and Periodical Printing industry in China.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Book, Magazine and Periodical Printing industry in China?
The company holding the most market share in the Book, Magazine and Periodical Printing industry in China is Heshan Yatushi Printing Co., Ltd..
How competitive is the Book, Magazine and Periodical Printing industry in China?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Book, Magazine and Periodical Printing industry in China.
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