The Italian recorded music market is booming. According to FIMI, the Italian recorded music industry association, revenues surged 9.7% year‑on‑year, reaching a total turnover of €208 million in the first half of 2025, signalling renewed strength across both digital and physical music formats.
Key Figures
- Streaming continues to lead the charge with an overall growth of 9.9%, generating approximately €166.4 million in revenue.
- The premium segment (subscription-based) performed particularly well, soaring 12.7% to account for €113 million, or 56% of the combined digital and physical market share.
- Physical music made a striking comeback, outperforming digital streams with a 13% increase, especially boosted by:
- Despite these triumphs, sync licensing dipped 4.5%, totalling €6.5 million.
- Half yearly market data can be downloaded here
A Focus on Local Talent
Italian repertoire remains dominant in the charts, with 90% of both Top 10 albums and singles coming from domestic artists. Notably, Olly claimed both the best‑selling album (Tutta Vita) and single (“Balorda Nostalgia”) of H1 2025. Among the top 25 albums, Bad Bunny’s Debí tirar más fotos was the only non‑Italian entry.
Why It Matters
- Affirms Italy’s resilience as Europe’s third‑largest music market, outperforming broader global growth trends.
- Robust growth across digital subscription streams, vinyl sales and the resurgence in CDs suggests that Italian audiences value both high‑quality access and tangible music formats.
- The dominance of local artists underscores a deep connection between Italian consumers and their homegrown talent.
Bottom Line
With strong streaming growth, a vinyl‑led physical resurgence, and local acts firmly at the top, Italy’s music market is both diverse and thriving in mid‑2025. It’s a market where nostalgia, quality formats and domestic creativity all resonate powerfully.
