The world’s fourth most populous country has a fast-growing digital music industry – even if people still don’t like paying for music.
Category: Country Profile
Country Profile – Netherlands 2024
Price increases among streaming services have boosted recorded music revenue in the Netherlands, with physical sales also up
Country Profile – India 2024
Regional language music and the transition to paid streaming should fuel further growth in India’s recorded music business over the next decade.
Country Profile – Taiwan 2024
Taiwan’s recorded music industry is booming, with streaming and physical music up and Mandopop star Jay Chou flying the flag.
Country Profile – United Kingdom 2024
The UK’s recorded music industry has remained remarkably resilient in the face of external problems, with the expectation that growth will continue.
Country Profile – Australia 2024
Australia’s recorded music market recorded its highest revenue in 22 years in 2022. So why does the country’s music business look slightly glum?
Country Profile – South Korea 2024
South Korea is unique in the global music business for the strong growth of both its physical and digital music markets
Country Profile – Bulgaria 2024
Bulgaria was one of the fastest growing music markets in the world in 2022, in percentage terms. But it has a lot of catching up to do.
Country Profile – Ethiopia 2023
Ethiopia remains a poor, largely rural, country. But, with the right structure in place, it could one day offer considerable opportunity to the global music industry.
Country Profile – Ireland 2023
Ireland’s recorded music industry looks set to continue its remarkable growth, although a slowdown may be coming.
Country Profile – Mexico 2023
Mexico’s recorded market goes from strength to strength. And there are few signs of it slowing.
Country Profile – Colombia 2023
Colombia’s recorded music market is benefitting from excellent digital infrastructure, widespread smartphone use and strong local talent.