49011000 - Printed books, brochures - EU Trade

The main extra-EU suppliers of Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets, In single sheets, whether or not folded are 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇨🇳 China. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom leads with 36.0% of total imports (€154.3M). The HHI concentration index stands at 1917, indicating a Moderate market.

The EU exports Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets, In single sheets, whether or not folded to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇨🇭 Switzerland remains the largest client (23.7%, €188.8M), followed by 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets, In single sheets, whether or not folded are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇮🇪 Ireland. 🇩🇪 Germany accounts for 19.7% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were falling sharply (-15.7%) and exports stable (1.1%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets, In single sheets, whether or not folded to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets, In single sheets, whether or not folded (NC8 49011000) is 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, accounting for 36.0% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets, In single sheets, whether or not folded?

The extra-EU trade balance for Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets, In single sheets, whether or not folded (NC8 49011000) is €369.2M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €429.2M, exports: €798.4M).

How much does the EU import of Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets, In single sheets, whether or not folded?

The EU imported €429.2M of Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets, In single sheets, whether or not folded (NC8 49011000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 51.3M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets, In single sheets, whether or not folded?

The weighted average import price of Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets, In single sheets, whether or not folded (NC8 49011000) is €8.36/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets, In single sheets, whether or not folded?

The leading EU member state importer of Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets, In single sheets, whether or not folded (NC8 49011000) is 🇩🇪 Germany, accounting for 19.7% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were falling sharply (-15.7%) and exports stable (1.1%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€154.3M	36.0%	21.6M kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€85.5M	19.9%	3.3M kg
3	🇨🇳 China	€55.3M	12.9%	8.3M kg
4	🇮🇳 India	€23.8M	5.6%	7.6M kg
5	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€23.5M	5.5%	4.1M kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€188.8M	23.7%	17.4M kg
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€126.7M	15.9%	15.6M kg
3	🇺🇸 United States	€113.5M	14.2%	5.5M kg
4	🇨🇳 China	€48.0M	6.0%	550K kg
5	🇳🇴 Norway	€30.7M	3.8%	5.2M kg
6	🇬🇳 Guinea	€9.7M	1.2%	986K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€154.3M	21.6Mt	€7.14/kg	45.1%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€85.5M	3.3Mt	€26.26/kg	25.0%
3	🇨🇳 China	€55.3M	8.3Mt	€6.68/kg	16.1%
4	🇮🇳 India	€23.8M	7.6Mt	€3.12/kg	7.0%
5	🇹🇷 Turkey	€23.5M	4.1Mt	€5.70/kg	6.9%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€188.8M	17.4Mt	€10.85/kg	36.5%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€126.7M	15.6Mt	€8.10/kg	24.5%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€113.5M	5.5Mt	€20.46/kg	21.9%
4	🇨🇳 China	€48.0M	550Kt	€87.18/kg	9.3%
5	🇳🇴 Norway	€30.7M	5.2Mt	€5.90/kg	5.9%
6	🇬🇳 GN	€9.7M	986Kt	€9.87/kg	1.9%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€154.3M	21.6Mt	€7.14/kg	45.1%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€85.5M	3.3Mt	€26.26/kg	25.0%
3	🇨🇳 China	€55.3M	8.3Mt	€6.68/kg	16.1%
4	🇮🇳 India	€23.8M	7.6Mt	€3.12/kg	7.0%
5	🇹🇷 Turkey	€23.5M	4.1Mt	€5.70/kg	6.9%

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