Film and video distribution, 2013
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Released: 2015-07-27
Total operating revenue in the film and video distribution industry was $1.8 billion in 2013. The industry had total operating expenses of $1.5 billion, resulting in an operating profit margin of 18.6%.
The largest expense item in 2013 was royalties, franchise fees and memberships, which represented 32.1% of total operating expenses. Cost of goods sold accounted for 27.1% of expenses, while advertising, marketing and promotions accounted for 20.7%.
In 2013, Ontario accounted for 87.9% of the industry's operating revenue, while Quebec accounted for 10.2%.
The distribution of film and video titles accounted for 71.1% of total sales in 2013, while wholesaling revenue accounted for 28.5%.
Note to readers
Changes to the methodology were made to the Annual Survey of Service Industries: Film and Video Distribution. Users should, therefore, exercise caution when comparing 2013 data with historical datasets. For more information on the methodology changes, consult the document Integrated Business Statistics Program from the Behind the data feature of our website.
Beginning with this release, the estimates are based on the 2012 North American Industry Classification System.
The publication Film and Video Distribution (87F0010X) is no longer available. Data from the Annual Survey of Service Industries: Film and Video Distribution will now be released in CANSIM.
With this release, CANSIM tables 361-0049 and 361-0050 are replacing CANSIM tables 361-0014 and 361-0026, which have been terminated.
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