[YSL]

Why am I not surprised at a certain local fanbase celebrating the decline of Japan?

Great news for Germany and South Korea!

[pika]

Originally posted by L.B GAGA

Cant you notice its declined. So it might have been two years back.

IFPI 2013
1. USA - $4.48 billion (-0.5%)
2. Japan - $4.42 billion (+4%)
3. UK - $1.33 billion (-6.1%)
4. Germany - $1.29 billion (-4.6%)
5. France - $907 million (-2.9%)
6. Australia - $507 million (-6.8%)
7. Canada - $453 million (+5.8%)
8. Brazil - $257 million,(+8.9%)
9. Italy - $217 million (-1.8%)
10. Netherlands - $216 million (-4.7%)
http://www.billboard.com/biz/article...global-revenue

IFPI 2012
In the global rankings, the U.S. retained the top position with sales remaining flat in value terms totlling $4.37 billion. Japan, the second biggest global music market, recorded a 7% decline in trade revenues, falling from to $4.39 billion in 2010 to $4.09 billion.
http://www.billboard.com/biz/article...nc-pro-digital

[boodytay]

Taylor being the biggest artist in the US and the top pop girl in Japan. Slaying the world's biggest 2 markets

[Ady.]

Rihanna is digital queen in 4 of the biggest markets: US, UK, Germany and Australia.

[Riha'love]

Elsewhere, recorded music revenues in Europe returned to growth for the first time in 12 years, increasing by 0.6% to total $5.4 billion

[IVY]

Bruno slayed in about 7 of these markets.

[CONRAD]

Originally posted by pika

4.42 billon - 16,7% isn't 3.01 billion

[Kkamjong]

Originally posted by YSL

Why am I not surprised at a certain local fanbase celebrating the decline of Japan?

Great news for Germany and South Korea!

US was always #1 but keep trying

[pika]

Originally posted by CONRAD

4.42 billon - 16,7% isn't 3.01 billion

take it up with IFPI then?

Originally posted by YSL

Why am I not surprised at a certain local fanbase celebrating the decline of Japan?

after everything that happened in 2013 and y'all still try this.

[QueenBLadyG]

Originally posted by pika

weren't some people claiming that Japan was the biggest music market in the world? finally that argument is put to rest.

!!!!!!

[QueenBLadyG]

Originally posted by boodytay

Taylor being the biggest artist in the US and the top pop girl in Japan. Slaying the world's biggest 2 markets

We can't be surprised after all! She stays slaying!

[CONRAD]

IFPI 2013 - 2014
1. USA - $4.48 billion - US $4.47 billion, why +0,8%?
2. Japan - $4.42 billion - Japan $3.01 billion (-16.7%), 4,42-16,7% = 3,68 billion
3. UK - $1.33 billion -
4. Germany - $1.29 billion -
5. France - $907 million - $956 million (+1.3%), = 907 million +1,3% = 919 million
.....

6. Australia - $507 million
7. Canada - $453 million
8. Brazil - $257 million
9. Italy - $217 million
10. Netherlands - $216 million

[cheers09]

Originally posted by pika

after everything that happened in 2013 and y'all still try this.

they're still trying the kids and singles artist excuse so let them

[SupahBass05]

Kii guess it's a good thing to be "local" then

[Reaper]

Originally posted by CONRAD

IFPI 2013 - 2014
1. USA - $4.48 billion - US $4.47 billion, why +0,8%?
2. Japan - $4.42 billion - Japan $3.01 billion (-16.7%), 4,42-16,7% = 3,68 billion
3. UK - $1.33 billion -
4. Germany - $1.29 billion -
5. France - $907 million - $956 million (+1.3%), = 907 million +1,3% = 919 million
.....

6. Australia - $507 million
7. Canada - $453 million
8. Brazil - $257 million
9. Italy - $217 million
10. Netherlands - $216 million

trade revenue generated by the global recorded music industry in 2013 fell by 3.9% to $15.0 billion, down from $15.6 billion the previous year (adjusted to the 2013 exchange rate)

This makes difference. Japanese currency became very weak compared to US $ during 2013 and etc.

[umich]

Originally posted by SupahBass05

Kii guess it's a good thing to be "local" then

[Cupid]

UK is coming for Germany

[hausofandrew]

Originally posted by pika

weren't some people claiming that Japan was the biggest music market in the world? finally that argument is put to rest.

Japan is bigger physical sales wise.

[Idontcareaboutyou]

Originally posted by L.B GAGA

Cant you notice its declined. So it might have been two years back.

The decline is due to the depreciation of the yen. Its value declined by around 20% between the end of 2012 and the end of 2013.

[JustActinUP]

USA