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DVD in demand
The UK also holds the top spot for video and DVD sales, both in terms of growth and overall size.
The UK market for these products grew by an estimated 26% in 2001 to 3.1bn euros, nearly twice the size of its closest rival, France.
Mintel analyst Richard Perks said this trend was likely to continue, driven by strong sales of DVDs.
"DVDs should continue to drive growth for a number of years, especially as DVD players come down in price," he said.
So far, only 12% of UK households own a DVD player, leaving plenty of room for expansion, the report said.
Demand for books is also strong in the UK, with about 60% of British respondents to a Mintel poll saying they have bought a book in the last year compared with just 40% in Spain and Germany.
About 21% of UK and French respondents said they had bought 10 books a year, while the rest of Europe lagged behind with just 13%.
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