Global recorded-music retail sales are expected to reach $48.3 billion in 2026 , marking the 12th consecutive year of annual growth for the industry, according to new forecasts from research firm Omdia .
The latest projections show the global recorded-music market continuing its expansion, with sales expected to surpass the $50 billion milestone in 2027 before reaching $56.8 billion by 2030 .
Omdia’s figures include consumer spending on physical and
