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Book, Newspaper & Stationery Retailing in Malta Industry Data and Analysis

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Jonas Kao
Analyst London, United Kingdom October 2025

The Book, Newspaper & Stationery Retailing industry in Malta has a market size of €45.7m in 2026 with annual revenue growth of -0.6 %. This industry entails specialised retail stores selling books, newspapers and stationery. These items are purchased directly from wholesalers, book publishers, newspaper publishers and stationery manufacturers. Stores that operate solely online are excluded from this industry. E-books and audiobooks are also not included in the industry.

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What's included in this industry analysis

IBISWorld's research coverage on the Book, Newspaper & Stationery Retailing industry in Malta includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis. The most recent publication will be as current as of February 2026.

About this industry

What's this industry report about?

The Book, Newspaper & Stationery Retailing industry in Malta operates under the industry code MT-G4761. This industry entails specialised retail stores selling books, newspapers and stationery. These items are purchased directly from wholesalers, book publishers, newspaper publishers and stationery manufacturers. Stores that operate solely online are excluded from this industry. E-books and audiobooks are also not included in the industry. Related terms covered in the Book, Newspaper & Stationery Retailing industry in Malta include e-commerce , e-book and specialised stores .

What's included in this industry?

Products and services covered in Book, Newspaper & Stationery Retailing industry in Malta include Books, Newspapers and magazines and Stationery.

What companies are included in this industry?

The Book, Newspaper & Stationery Retailing industry in Malta is highly fragmented with no companies holding a market share greater than 5%.

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, Newspaper & Stationery Retailing industry in Malta.

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, Newspaper & Stationery Retailing industry in Malta. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.

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, Newspaper & Stationery Retailing industry in Malta. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.

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, Newspaper & Stationery Retailing industry in Malta. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.

Country Benchmarks

What's included in the Country Benchmarks chapter?

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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, Newspaper & Stationery Retailing industry in Malta.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the market size of the Book, Newspaper & Stationery Retailing industry in Malta in 2026?

The market size of the Book, Newspaper & Stationery Retailing industry in Malta is €45.7m in 2026.

How many businesses are there in the Book, Newspaper & Stationery Retailing industry in Malta in 2025?

There are 235 businesses in the Book, Newspaper & Stationery Retailing industry in Malta, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.3 % between 2020 and 2025.

Has the Book, Newspaper & Stationery Retailing industry in Malta grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Book, Newspaper & Stationery Retailing industry in Malta has been declining at a CAGR of 1.2 % between 2020 and 2025.

What is the forecast growth of the Book, Newspaper & Stationery Retailing industry in Malta over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Book, Newspaper & Stationery Retailing industry in Malta is expected to decline.

What does the Book, Newspaper & Stationery Retailing industry in Malta include?

Books and Newspapers and magazines are part of the Book, Newspaper & Stationery Retailing industry in Malta.

How competitive is the Book, Newspaper & Stationery Retailing industry in Malta?

The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Book, Newspaper & Stationery Retailing industry in Malta.

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