The global eReader market size is predicted to grow from US$ 787 million in 2025 to US$ 825 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 0.8% from 2025 to 2031.
An e-reader, also called an e-book reader or e-book device, is a mobile electronic device that is designed primarily for the purpose of reading digital e-books and periodicals.
Any device that can display text on a screen may act as an e-reader, but specialized e-reader designs may optimize portability, readability (especially in sunlight), and battery life for this purpose. A single e-reader is capable of holding the digital equivalent of hundreds of printed texts with no added bulk or measurable mass.
This report will cover the production and revenue by manufacturer of e-reader as well as the specs from the OEM terminal. The investigated e-readers are based on E-ink and low cost TFT LCD technology with price spanning from 20 USD to over 300 USD.
Global eReader key players include Amazon, Kobo(Rakuten), etc. Global top 5 manufacturers hold a share over 90%.
China and North Americais the largest market, with a share over 68%, followed by Europe, have a share about 18 percent.
In terms of product, 8 inches is the largest segment, with a share over 45%. And in terms of application, the largest application is adults, followed by children.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “eReader Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world eReader sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected eReader sales for 2025 through 2031. With eReader sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world eReader industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global eReader landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on eReader portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global eReader market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for eReader and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global eReader.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of eReader market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Below 5 Inches
6 Inches
8 Inches
9.7 Inches
Above 9.7 Inches
Segmentation by Application:
Children
Adults
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Amazon
Sony
Barnes&Noble
PocketBook
Kobo(Rakuten)
Bookeen
Ectaco
Ematic
DistriRead(ICARUS)
Aluratek
Tolino
Hanvon
Onyx
BOOX
Shenzhen Boyue Technology Co.,Ltd.
Xiaomi
iFLYTEK
Haier
IReader Technology Co., Ltd.
Huawei
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global eReader market?
What factors are driving eReader market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do eReader market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does eReader break out by Type, by Application?
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