49021000 - Newspapers, journals and - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, Appearing at least four times a week is highly concentrated. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom captures 93.7% of imports (€135.6M), followed by 🇨🇭 Switzerland (3.8%). With an HHI of 8791, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, Appearing at least four times a week are concentrated on a few markets. 🇨🇭 Switzerland accounts for 55.3% (€61.3M), ahead of 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (25.8%). The top three destinations are 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇦🇩 Andorra.

Within the EU, 🇮🇪 Ireland concentrates 92.9% of Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, Appearing at least four times a week imports, well ahead of 🇦🇹 Austria (2.5%). The top importing member states are 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇫🇷 France.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were rising (6.5%) while exports were declining (-5.4%), signalling a structural market shift.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, Appearing at least four times a week to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, Appearing at least four times a week (NC8 49021000) is 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, accounting for 93.7% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, Appearing at least four times a week?

The extra-EU trade balance for Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, Appearing at least four times a week (NC8 49021000) is €-33.9M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €144.8M, exports: €110.9M).

How much does the EU import of Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, Appearing at least four times a week?

The EU imported €144.8M of Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, Appearing at least four times a week (NC8 49021000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 18.7M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, Appearing at least four times a week?

The weighted average import price of Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, Appearing at least four times a week (NC8 49021000) is €7.72/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, Appearing at least four times a week?

The leading EU member state importer of Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, Appearing at least four times a week (NC8 49021000) is 🇮🇪 Ireland, accounting for 92.9% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were rising (6.5%) while exports were declining (-5.4%), signalling a structural market shift.

1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€135.6M	93.7%	18.0M kg
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€5.5M	3.8%	479K kg
3	🇦🇩 Andorra	€1.3M	0.9%	58K kg
4	🇺🇸 United States	€881K	0.6%	26K kg
5	🇽🇸 XS	€868K	0.6%	167K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€61.3M	55.3%	4.7M kg
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€28.6M	25.8%	6.0M kg
3	🇦🇩 Andorra	€8.1M	7.3%	3.1M kg
4	🇧🇦 Bosnia & Herzegovina	€3.9M	3.5%	1.0M kg
5	🇲🇦 Morocco	€2.8M	2.5%	350K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€135.6M	18.0Mt	€7.55/kg	94.1%
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€5.5M	479Kt	€11.47/kg	3.8%
3	🇦🇩 Andorra	€1.3M	58Kt	€21.84/kg	0.9%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€881K	26Kt	€33.78/kg	0.6%
5	🇽🇸 XS	€868K	167Kt	€5.20/kg	0.6%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€61.3M	4.7Mt	€12.92/kg	58.6%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€28.6M	6.0Mt	€4.77/kg	27.3%
3	🇦🇩 Andorra	€8.1M	3.1Mt	€2.58/kg	7.7%
4	🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina	€3.9M	1.0Mt	€3.69/kg	3.7%
5	🇲🇦 Morocco	€2.8M	350Kt	€7.94/kg	2.7%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€135.6M	18.0Mt	€7.55/kg	94.1%
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€5.5M	479Kt	€11.47/kg	3.8%
3	🇦🇩 Andorra	€1.3M	58Kt	€21.84/kg	0.9%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€881K	26Kt	€33.78/kg	0.6%
5	🇽🇸 XS	€868K	167Kt	€5.20/kg	0.6%

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