Interliber 2025 kicks off with record sales and more exhibitors

Croatia’s publishing sector anticipates significant revenue growth as Interliber welcomes 360 exhibitors from fifteen nations across 13,000 square meters of exhibition space at the Zagreb Fair. Organizers project attendance between 100,000 and 120,000 visitors during the six-day event, with participating publishers expecting sales increases reaching 20 to 30 percent, depending on company size. Smaller publishing houses without retail storefronts stand to capture the largest proportional gains from direct customer engagement at the annual gathering.

The fair’s director noted expanded international participation, while Zagreb Fair management reported exhibitor numbers climbing 5 percent compared to the previous iteration. Industry representatives confirmed sustained reader interest across demographics, with younger audiences increasingly consuming English-language titles alongside continued growth in Croatian-language book purchases. The gathering traditionally launches the holiday shopping period for literary gifts and generates economic benefits extending beyond immediate transaction volumes.