GRIPS CUSTOMERS & RESEARCH PARTNERS
New and used books across genres including rare, collectible, and textbook editions available online.
2.26B
677M
4.0-4.5%
$0-100
15+
Used Book's aggregate online sales across tracked retailers amounted to $31B in 2025, up 0-5% from the previous year. For 2026, revenue is expected to grow by 5-10%. The trend is expected to accelerate.
OVER TIME
Across tracked retailers in this industry, indexed revenue declined by 7% from Nov to Apr.
BY REVENUE
Share of industry revenue split across devices.
Desktop
80%
Mobile
20%
BY RETAILER
Conversion rate versus average order value across the leading retailers in this industry. Each labelled point links to that retailer; position shows relative performance — the upper-right quadrant pairs higher order values with stronger conversion.
Identify the top traffic channels driving growth across Used Book retailers, and see how channel performance has shifted over time.
Evaluate Google search ad spend, ad clicks and cost-per-click across Used Book retailers, with performance tracked over time.
Other
Book and Educational Resources
30+ retailers tracked
Discounted Book
20+ retailers tracked
Independent Bookstores and Literary
20+ retailers tracked
Media and Entertainment
20+ retailers tracked
Catholic Books and Educational Materials
20+ retailers tracked
Independent Book
20+ retailers tracked
Special Education Resources
15+ retailers tracked
