Canada E-Book Market Overview, 2029

Digital book reading has remained a popular pastime among Canadians. When comparing ebook revenue to 2020, more over half of publishers had growth, and throughout the same time frame, slightly more than quarter of publishers witnessed gains in audiobook revenue. This is encouraging for businesses that sell e-readers and eBooks, like Amazon and Kobo, as well as the digital publishing sector. A multitude of internet book retailers sell ebooks from Canada. Based on recent data, the most popular online retailers in Canada are Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple/iBook’s, and Amazon. The most well-known platform for authors wishing to publish their ebooks is Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP).Kobo eReader eBooks are arranged by Chapters Indigo. Go to Kobo Writing Life to begin. The submission guidelines describe how to create and submit an ebook to Apple iBook’s. You can find the Barnes & Noble (Nook eReader) submission guidelines on their website. The popularity of these platforms directly reflects how well-liked they are by e-readers in Canada. According to the 2020 Canadian Leisure and Reading Study, internet sellers account for the bulk of ebook purchases made by Canadian readers. Anyone who wants to publish ebooks under a typical author arrangement will most likely require an ISBN number. The 13-digit International Standard Book Number (ISBN) is a unique identifier for every edition of a book. He can use the ISBN Canada online system to apply for a free ISBN number as a self-publisher from Canada. Canadian publishers, namely Harlequin and Random House, started experimenting with ebooks in the late 1990s, mostly in text format. As gadgets like Rocket eBook and SoftBook hit the market, tech-savvy readers began to show an interest in them. E-books are being embraced by writers such as Douglas Coupland and Margaret Atwood, which has created a vibrant market for local stories.

According to the research report "Canada E-Book Market Overview, 2029," published by Bonafide Research, the Canada E-Book Market was valued more than more than USD 600 Million in 2023. Canadians who commute choose to read e-books on public transportation, turning their commute into story time. Sales of audiobooks have increased recently, a sign of Canadians' growing love for them. With this format, readers who enjoy spoken word experiences can now access the ebook market. Canadian libraries, with their extensive digital holdings and educational initiatives that promote reading among all ages, are vital to the accessibility of ebooks. Researchers in Canada are investigating how AI may be used to provide interactive storytelling and individualized ebook suggestions. Projects like carbon-neutral ebook creation and green e-readers are becoming popular, a reflection of Canadians' increasing environmental conscience. There is a growing demand for ebooks written by Canadian authors in all genres because readers are drawn to stories that are reflective of their own cultural background and experiences. Quebec has a thriving ebook industry in French, which contributes considerably to the overall picture and showcases a variety of voices. Initiatives and platforms promote ebooks written by and about Indigenous Canadians, giving readers new insights and promoting cross-cultural understanding. Romance novels are the most popular ebooks in Canada, despite the fact that thrillers may be more popular elsewhere. Market inclusion is promoted by initiatives such as the DAISY Consortium, which creates novel technology to enable ebook accessibility for readers with impairments.

Based on by Platform the market can be categorized by Smartphones, Tablets & e reader , Laptops & pc. In Canada, smartphones are quickly taking over as the preferred device for reading e-books, which is greatly boosting the market's expansion. With smartphones as constant companions, e-books are easily available anywhere, at any time. You don't have to worry about forgetting your best book at home or carry a special equipment. When downloading books, e-readers frequently need to be connected to a computer or Wi-Fi, whereas cellphones may be purchased and downloaded instantly within their own ecosystems, providing easy access to any novel with just a few taps. With its ability to flip between reading, web surfing, email checking, and other apps with ease, smartphones satisfy our fickle attention spans and provide short bursts of entertainment.

Based on by Product the market can be categorized by Consumer eBook, Professional ebook, Educational ebook. In Canada, the instructional ebook market is becoming increasingly significant. Since e-books are less expensive than traditional textbooks, more students and families with different budgets can access educational resources. Reach is further increased by subscription services and library accesses, which offer students free or heavily, discounted access to an extensive collection of ebooks for a set charge. Ebooks are useful for studying on the road because of their portability and simplicity of use, which lets students learn at any time or place. Learning can be made more dynamic and engaging by using interactive components like simulations, multimedia, and integrated quizzes. This improves comprehension and recall of the material.

Based on by User the market can be categorized by male, women. The relevance of the male category is growing in the Canadian ebook market. According to certain research, the Canadian ebook market is seeing an increase in genres like science fiction, fantasy, and thrillers that are often read by men. There has been a rise in male users on sites like Kobo Plus and Scribd, which may be a sign of shifting reading preferences.



Considered in this report:
• Geography: Canada
• Historic year: 2018
• Base year: 2023
• Estimated year: 2024
• Forecast year: 2029

Aspects covered in this report:
• Canada E-Book market with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation

By Platform:
• Smartphones
• Tablets & e reader
• Laptops & pc

By Product:
• Consumer eBook
• Professional eBook
• Educational eBook

By User:
• male
• women

The approach of the report:
This report consists of a combined approach of primary as well as secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and list out the companies that are present in the market. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, and annual reports of companies, analyzing the government-generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources primary research was conducted by making telephonic interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducting trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this we have started doing primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting consumers into regional aspects, tier aspects, age groups, and gender. Once we have primary data with us we started verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.

Intended audience:
This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to the E-Book industry, government bodies, and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.