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Global Scientific & Technical Publishing, 6th Edition

Publisher Simba Information – Reports
Published Feb 23, 2026
Length 91 Pages
SKU # CURP20897200

Description

Simba Information estimates that the global scientific and technical publishing market generated $13.5 billion in revenue in 2024, representing a 2.8% increase over 2023. According to Simba’s analysis, growth was supported primarily by expansion in online content, continued adoption of open access transformative agreements, and rising global research output. Simba forecasts that the market will reach $15.3 billion by 2029, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 2.2% over the forecast period.

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global scientific and technical publishing market, defined by Simba as content and services covering hard science and technical disciplines, including bioscience, chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science, engineering, and related applied scientific fields. The report includes publishing activities directed toward researchers, academic institutions, learned societies, corporations, and other research entities that rely on scientific and technical content for research, education, and professional applications.

Simba analyzes the market by publishing activity and product format, including journals, online content platforms, abstracting and indexing services, books, and other publishing-related activities such as conference proceedings and specialized digital content. Revenue is presented in US dollars and reflects publisher-level revenue, with elimination adjustments applied where necessary to avoid double counting between publishing entities.

The report evaluates market size, historical performance, and forecast growth trends, as well as structural shifts affecting scientific and technical publishing, including digital platform expansion, open access policy mandates, artificial intelligence deployment, and evolving publishing business models. Simba’s research includes detailed analysis of competitive positioning, innovation strategies, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory developments, and research integrity initiatives affecting publishers globally.

Geographic analysis includes North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of World, with evaluation of regional research investment trends, publishing infrastructure, and institutional demand drivers. Simba’s analysis also examines how global research investment trends, policy developments, and technological innovation are influencing scientific and technical publishing demand and competitive dynamics.

Table of Contents

91 Pages
    • Introduction
    • Definition of Scientific & Technical Publishing
    • Definitions by Product Format
    • Scope of the Report
    • Definitions by Geography
    • Sources of Information
    • Methodology for Estimates and Forecasts
    • Introduction
    • Key Findings
    • Introduction
    • Market Size
    • Publishing Activity
    • Geography
    • Introduction
    • NIH Considers Cap on Open Access Fees
    • OA: All That Glitters is Not Gold
    • First Wave of AI Solutions Target Research Integrity
    • Retractions Peaked in 2023
    • R&D Trends
    • Library Budgets Remain Challenged
    • Mergers & Acquisitions
    • Global Trade of Technical, Scientific & Professional Books
    • Introduction
    • Market Leaders
    • Elsevier
    • Springer Nature
    • Clarivate
    • American Chemical Society
    • John Wiley & Sons
    • S&P Global
    • Accuris
    • Informa
    • IEEE
    • EBSCO Information Services
    • Other Scientific & Technical Publishers
    • Introduction
    • R&D Forecast
    • Economic Outlook
    • Near-Term Outlook: Leading Scientific and Technical Publishers
    • Scientific & Technical Publishing Activity Forecast
    • Computers & Technology Drive Grad School Enrollments
    • Tertiary STEM Graduates Driven byAsia

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