About E-book Reader
An E-book reader is a device that is designed mainly for the reading books in digital form. These devices optimize readability, portability and battery life to suit the readers need. Students and business professional readers are expected to generate considerable demand for e-books. With internet availability on the go, e-readers can excess variety of books and easily find the meaning of words they are unaware about which makes the reading convenience. The E-book Reader market has significant potential for further growth by addressing access barriers, embracing technological advancements, and effectively communicating the benefits of digital reading. By understanding and responding to these drivers, e-reader manufacturers and content providers can tap into new markets and solidify their position in the evolving reading landscape.
Attributes | Details |
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Study Period | 2018-2028 |
Base Year | 2022 |
Unit | Value (USD Million) |
CAGR | 13.24% |
The United States Company Barnes & Noble has invested in both eBooks and hardware sales in collaboration with Nook. Also, Kindle has transformed Amazon into online content provider. Additionally, Sony which focused on selling e-readers is now willing to offer both hardware and content. All key players are changing their strategy and breaking traditional lines of business and redefining themselves to suit the consumers need. Analyst at AMA Research estimates that United States Vendors will contribute the maximum growth to Global E-book Reader market throughout the forecasted period. Established and emerging Vendors should take a closer view at their existing organizations and reinvent traditional business and operating models to adapt to the future.
Kindle [United States], Samsung [South Korea], Kobo [Canada], Sony [Japan], Apple [United States], iReader [China], Hanvon [China], Asus [Taiwan], Amazon [United States], Google [United States], JDRead [China] and BOOX [Italy] are some of the key players that are part of study coverage. Additionally, the Vendors which are also part of the research coverage are Barnes & Noble [United States], ECTACO, Inc. [United States], News Corporation [United States] and FlexEnable [United Kingdom].
Segmentation Overview
AMA Research has segmented the market of Global E-book Reader market by Type (Electronic Ink Screen and LCD Screen), Application (Ages <18, Ages 18-35, Ages 36-50 and Ages >50) and Region.
On the basis of geography, the market of E-book Reader has been segmented into South America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America), Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Europe (Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Rest of Europe), MEA (Middle East, Africa), North America (United States, Canada, Mexico).
Influencing Trend:
Growing Number of Women Readers, Rising Online Fiction Book Sales and Audio-books are Gaining Traction Among E-readers
Market Growth Drivers:
Increasing Availability of Free E-books, Rising Internet Penetration and Digitalization and Changing Reading Preferences of Millennial
Challenges:
Inconveniency in Reading Especially Among Older Age People and Need to Charge the Battery of the Devices Frequently
Restraints:
Privacy and Copyright Issue and Cause of Eyestrain Due to Prolong Reading
Opportunities:
Advancement in Battery and Enhanced Display Technology and Increasing Competition Expected to Lower the Prices
Market Leaders and their expansionary development strategies
In October 2023, Amazon and Rakuten partnered to offer Kindle devices in Japan through Rakuten's online marketplace, expanding Kindle's reach in the Asian market. This collaboration leverages Rakuten's established e-commerce platform to introduce Kindle to a new audience and potentially gain share in the Japanese e-reader market.
In November 2023, Amazon Kindle Scribe Boasting a large 10.2-inch E Ink Carta 1200 display with note-taking capabilities and a built-in stylus, the Kindle Scribe aims to redefine the e-reader experience for note-takers, students, and professionals.
Apart from Digital Millennium Copyright Act Basic “copyright laws” holds true for e-book readers as well. Only holder of the book copyright (mostly author) is authorized to reproduce or distribute the book. Thus, authors distribute their books through distribution company. Publishing companies and manufacturers of e-book readers must obtain authorization from a copyright holder if they intend to sell or reproduce copyrighted material through e-books. Unauthorized publication invites legal actions.
Key Target Audience
E-book Reader Service Providers, Research Institute, Potential technology Investor and Government Agencies
About Approach
To evaluate and validate the market size various sources including primary and secondary analysis is utilized. AMA Research follows regulatory standards such as NAICS/SIC/ICB/TRCB, to have a better understanding of the market. The market study is conducted on basis of more than 200 companies dealing in the market regional as well as global areas with the purpose to understand the companies positioning regarding the market value, volume, and their market share for regional as well as global.
Further to bring relevance specific to any niche market we set and apply a number of criteria like Geographic Footprints, Regional Segments of Revenue, Operational Centres, etc. The next step is to finalize a team (In-House + Data Agencies) who then starts collecting C & D level executives and profiles, Industry experts, Opinion leaders, etc., and work towards appointment generation.
The primary research is performed by taking the interviews of executives of various companies dealing in the market as well as using the survey reports, research institute, and latest research reports. Meanwhile, the analyst team keeps preparing a set of questionnaires, and after getting the appointee list; the target audience is then tapped and segregated with various mediums and channels that are feasible for making connections that including email communication, telephonic, skype, LinkedIn Group & InMail, Community Forums, Community Forums, open Survey, SurveyMonkey, etc.