H1 2023 Archives

Streaming in Italy grew 17.3% in first half of 2023

22/07/2023

Streaming in Italy grew 17.3% in first half of 2023 according to data compiled by GfK and published by FIMI, the Italian recorded music industry association. There were over 35 Bn streams in the first half of 2023, while the physical segment recorded a slight decline, down by 2.7%. Vinyl continues to show growth close to 10%. Italian music dominates the FIMI/GfK charts, conquering both the best-selling Albums and Singles Top Ten charts in the first […]

German music streaming sales grew 9.7% in first half of 2023

18/07/2023

German music streaming sales grew 9.7% in first half of 2023 according to the BVMI, Germany’s recorded music industry association. Total sales were €1.056 Bn, an increase of 6.6% compared to the same period last year (H1 2022: €990 million according to the 2022 full-year accounts). Physical sales were at a similar level as in the same period of the previous year and thus remained stable (-0.8%). CDs continued to decline (-4.1%) but still contributed […]