Switzerland

Welcome to NielsenIQ BookData in Switzerland 

Introduction

Since 2006, NielsenIQ BookData has been providing continuous, data-driven insights into the Swiss book market together with the Swiss book association (SBVV). Using electronic point-of-sale (POS) data from both physical and online retailers, we track the quantity and price of each ISBN sold. This enables us to produce accurate sales charts and detailed market reports. 


Sales measurement 

Physical Sales 

Each week, we monitor sales of over 70,000 unique titles, totalling approximately 500,000 titles annually. This robust dataset offers a clear view of both short-term trends and long-term consumer behaviour. 

eBooks 

Each week, we monitor sales of over 15,000 unique titles, totalling approximately 120,000 titles annually.  

Our data is delivered through a powerful online business intelligence platform, allowing users to filter and analyse information at any level of detail.


Benefits for Industry Professionals

For Booksellers 

  • Make informed stocking decisions based on actual sales data. 
  • Reduce returns and avoid irrelevant orders. 
  • Monitor your market share and benchmark performance against competitors. 

For Publishers 

  • Access early, accurate sales data to guide reprint and distribution decisions. 
  • Track your market share and compare performance across the industry. 

How to join the Swiss BookData Panel 

Are you a bookseller? Contribute your sales data to the Swiss German BookData panel—at no cost. In return, you’ll receive standardized, comprehensive, and repeatable market insights. Your participation helps strengthen the accuracy and value of the entire market measurement. 

For more information or to get started, contact Andy Renggli: andy.renggli@nielseniq.com 


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