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MWITA-CM-2026-008 · Evidence B · P1

Japan's recorded-music revenue grew 8.9% in 2025, while Asia as a whole accounted for 45.1% of global physical-format revenue.

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What this does not establish

Asia's physical share is not Japan's share and neither establishes artist income or consumer preference causes.

Counterevidence & uncertainty

Country-specific format mix is absent from the public summary.

What would change the reading

Add Japan-specific format and repertoire distributions.

Primary routes

CM-S001https://www.ifpi.org/global-music-report-2026-global-recorded-music-revenues-grow-6-4-as-record-companies-drive-innovation/Open source record →

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