EBSCO Information Services has released its 2026 Serials Price Projection Report, outlining expected price increases of 3.5% to 5.5% for scholarly journals before currency impact. The annual report provides libraries and publishers with market insights to guide budget planning and renewal strategies for the upcoming year.
The forecast draws on publisher surveys, historical journal pricing data, and market trends affecting the scholarly publishing sector. Factors influencing price projections include higher education enrollment trends, evolving manuscript supply, demographic shifts, and institutional budget constraints. The report aims to help information professionals anticipate pricing changes across journal formats and currency variations.
EBSCO advises readers to interpret the projections cautiously, noting that they are based on historical patterns and current exchange rates. The complete report offers detailed analysis by format and five-year trends for deeper reference.
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