Music sales Archives

Spain’s music market up 10.4% in H1 2025

23/09/2025

H1 2025 Snapshot Recorded music revenue in Spain rose to €162.6 million (industry value) in the first half of 2025, up 10.4% year-on-year according to Promusicae, the Spanish recorded music industry association. At retail value, consumer spending was approximately €288.8 million. Streaming and Digital Streaming continues to dominate Spain’s music market, accounting for 88.6% of total revenues. Overall streaming revenue reached €144.2 million, up 10.2% compared to H1 2024. Paid subscriptions grew strongly, rising 18.9% to […]

US music hits $5.6Bn in H1 2025

22/09/2025

According to the RIAA Mid-Year 2025 Report, US recorded music revenue across all formats hit $5.6Bn in the first half of 2025. That’s up just 0.9% year-on-year, showing growth — but a much smaller increase than in recent years. Key Trends & Figures Streaming dominates: Total streaming revenue was $4.68Bn, about 84% of all music revenue. Paid subscriptions up: Premium accounts rose 6.4% to 105.3 million. Subscription revenue grew 5.7%. Physical formats slipping: Physical music […]

Austrian music market grows 6.2% in first half of 2025

19/09/2025

According to IFPI Austria, the country’s music market climbed 6.2% year‑on‑year during the first half of 2025, with total recorded music revenue reaching €113.2 million — up from €106.7 million in H1 2024. Key Figures Streaming is the clear leader, making up around 88% of total revenue. With €99.6 million in streaming revenue, the sector rose 9%, equating to an impressive 11.4 Bn song streams — an 8.6% increase from the previous year. Vinyl sales […]

Source: BVMI - German music sales growth slows in first half of 2024

German music sales growth slows in first half of 2025

24/07/2025

German music sales growth slows in first half of 2025 according to the BVMI, Germany’s recorded music industry association. This compares to a growth of 7.6% in H1 2024. Total sales were €1.157 Bn generated from streams, CDs, downloads and vinyl from January to June 2025, an increase of 1.4% compared to the same period last year (H1 2024: €1.141 Bn according to the full-year financial statements for 2024). Demand for physical formats fell significantly […]

The US Latin music market growth outpaced all other genres in 2024

30/04/2025

The US Latin music market growth outpaced all other genres in 2024 – growing to 8.1% of total recorded music revenue according to the RIAA, the American recorded music industry association. In 2024, the genre hit its highest yet at $1.4 Bn with 6% growth from 2023. Matt Bass, RIAA Vice President, Research – Gold & Platinum Operations said, “Latin music has become a dominant force in American music with consistent revenue growth as new artists […]

Streaming in Italy grew by 13.5% in 2024

19/03/2025

Streaming in Italy grew by 13.5% in 2024 according to recent figures published by FIMI, the Italian recorded music industry association. For the seventh consecutive year of growth, the Italian recorded music market had an overall increase of 8.5% in 2024, reaching almost half a billion euros (461.2 million) and is now the third-largest market in the EU after Germany and France. Streaming now represents 67% of total revenues with an increase of 13.5% amounting to €308.1 million. 2024 saw 95 […]

Dutch music industry grew 12% in 2024

07/03/2025

Dutch music industry grew 12% in 2024 with streaming being the main source of income according to NVPI Audio, the Dutch music industry association. In 2024, the total turnover of the Dutch music industry amounted to €334 million, an increase of 12% compared to 2023. Streaming music remains the most important source of income for the Dutch industry with turnover increasing by 16% to €278 million. Sales of CDs and vinyl fell by 6% with vinyl […]