Value of Publishing

The UK’s publishing industry is world leading. Publishing is worth an extraordinary £11 billion to the economy and the UK exports more books than any other country. UK publishers have shown global leadership on open access, fuelling academic discoveries and innovation. Education resources are exported across the world and publishers’ support for reading enriches children’s lives.   

Publishers drive growth, leading the world in publishing exports and acting as the heartbeat of the creative industries through the incredible stories they bring to screen, stage and games. Publishers innovate, seizing the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence (AI), amplifying crucial discoveries in UK research and development, and driving sustainability. And publishers inspire, finding exciting and diverse new voices, creating the next generation of readers, learners and leaders, and unlocking opportunities across the UK.   

Read more about the Vision for Publishing here.