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Sound Recording & Music Publishing in Germany Industry Data and Analysis
The structure of music publishing has changed dramatically over the past decade. Music consumption has largely transitioned to streaming platforms, forming the bulk of revenue for music publishers. Data from the IFPI indicates that 67% of the global music industry revenue in 2022 stemmed from streaming services. This shift has given the music industry a fresh lease on life, as the industry previously struggled to get listeners to spend on music. Music publishing revenue is forecast to dip at a compound annual rate of 1.2% over the five years through 2024, including a contraction of 2% in 2024, to €13.1 billion.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Sound Recording & Music Publishing industry in Germany 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 Sound Recording & Music Publishing industry in Germany operates under the WZ industry code DE-J592. Companies in the industry produce original sound master recordings and promote and distribute them to wholesalers, retailers and consumers. Music publishers acquire and register copyrights for compositions; promote, authorise and use pieces in recordings, TV and other media; and publish music and sheet music. Publishers either own the copyright or act as administrators of the music copyrights on behalf of the copyright owners. Related terms covered in the Sound Recording & Music Publishing industry in Germany include master copy, pre-recorded and videodisc.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Sound Recording & Music Publishing industry in Germany include Publishing recorded audio, Distributing recorded audio and Studio hire.
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Sound Recording & Music Publishing industry in Germany include Universal Music Group NV, Warner Music Group Corp and Sony Music Group.
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 Sound Recording & Music Publishing industry in Germany.
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 products and service segmentation and analysis of major markets for the for the Sound Recording & Music Publishing industry in Germany.
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 Sound Recording & Music Publishing industry in Germany.
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 Sound Recording & Music Publishing industry in Germany. 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 Sound Recording & Music Publishing industry in Germany. 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 Sound Recording & Music Publishing industry in Germany. 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 Sound Recording & Music Publishing industry in Germany. 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 Sound Recording & Music Publishing industry in Germany.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Sound Recording & Music Publishing industry in Germany in 2026?
The market size of the Sound Recording & Music Publishing industry in Germany is €XX.Xbn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Sound Recording & Music Publishing industry in Germany in 2025?
There are 45,640 businesses in the Sound Recording & Music Publishing industry in Germany, which has grown at a CAGR of 5.7 % between 2020 and 2025.
Has the Sound Recording & Music Publishing industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Sound Recording & Music Publishing industry in Germany has been stable at a CAGR of XX.X% between 2020 and 2025.
What does the Sound Recording & Music Publishing industry in Germany include?
Recording and publishing audio and Distributing recorded audio are part of the Sound Recording & Music Publishing industry in Germany.
How competitive is the Sound Recording & Music Publishing industry in Germany?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Sound Recording & Music Publishing industry in Germany.
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