UK poetry sales on course to exceed £15 million in a single year for the first time

UK poetry sales surpassed £8 million in the first 30 weeks of 2026, up 13.3% on the same period in 2025, according to NielsenIQ. The category is expected to exceed £15 million in annual sales for the first time since accurate records began, and could reach £17 million if momentum holds through autumn.