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Music Publishing in the US - Number of Businesses (2021-2031)
There are xx businesses in the Music Publishing industry in the US, which is expected to grow at xx% over the next five years. This industry acquires, copyrights and authorizes the licensed use of musical compositions and recordings. Publishers may own the rights to various musical works or have been chosen to administer copyright and licensing agreements on behalf of musicians, songwriters and composers. Licensing agreements specify the royalties paid to publishers in exchange for authorized use of these works through various media channels.
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Number of Businesses
Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.
Revenue
$XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%
Employees
XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%
Businesses
XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%
Profit
$XX
2021-2026 XX%
Profit Margin
XX%
2021-2026 XX%
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| Industry | Sector | Last 5-yr CAGR | Forecast 5-year CAGR | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Label Music Production in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Major Label Music Production in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Audio Production Studios in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Performers & Creative Artists in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Global Music Production & Distribution |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Music Publishing in Canada |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Music Publishing and Sound Recording in Australia |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Sound Recording & Music Publishing in the UK |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
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How many businesses are there in the Music Publishing in the US in 2026?
There is 9,498 Music Publishing in the US businesses as of 2026, an increase of 2.6% from 2025.
Has the number of Music Publishing in the US businesses grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The number of Music Publishing in the US businesses has grown 3.7% per year on average over the five years between 2021 and 2026.
What is forecast business growth of Music Publishing in the US over the next 5 years?
See our full analysis of the Music Publishing in the US to understand if the mumber of bussinesses is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.
What companies have the highest market share in the Music Publishing in the US?
The Music Publishing in the US has low market share concentration and the largest business is Sony Music Publishing LLC.
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