eBook Sales Statistics

eBook sales are at the tipping point of going mainstream, with significant increases in both publishing and sales across major nations.

The IDPF reported April 2009 that wholesale ebook sales for January 2009, jumped 173 percent over the same period one year ago to $8.8 million. Wholesale ebook sales are forecasted to exceed $100 million in 2009.

More importantly, the rate of growth in ebook sales is accelerating, in spite of economic difficulties. Previous sales number show an estimated 57 percent QonQ increase for Q1 2009 over Q4 2008.

Also note that retail sales are around double wholesale sales due to mark up on wholesale pricing, meaning retail sales could reach $300 million for 2009.

All in all, 2009 looks to be shaping up to be a fantastic year for ebooks.

More Stats on Ebook Sales

• USA - USA sales have increased 172% year on year [IDPF]
• Japan - Japan Bought 331% More Books on Phones in 2006 (Digital Content Association of Japan)
• Japan:- Big Books Hit Japan's Tiny Phones ( Wired)
• Japan - $82M eBook trade on cellphones in 2006 from $0M in 2001 (The Economist)
• Korea - $144M in 2006 from $59M in 2005 (E-Book Korea)

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