Sales Of Religious-Themed Products Grew 28% From ...

Sales Of Religious-Themed Products grew 28% from 02 to 05 and are expected to reach $9.5 billion by ’10, reports The Religious Products Market in the U.S. from Packaged Facts. Books, inspirational gifts/merchandise, and audio/video /software sales reached $7.5 billion in ‘05, up 9% over ‘04. Books commanded 52% of the market. “Blockbuster books, GRAMMY-winning CDs and films, such as The Passion of The Christ, have ignited an unprecedented national interest in and acceptance of religious fare. The plethora of products readily available in a variety of retail venues has caught the eyes of consumers of all ages and denominations, making this a growth market, which should continue to expand well over the next 5 years. (Christian e-Tailing 4/10/06)