49029000 - Newspapers, journals and - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, Other is highly concentrated. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom captures 75.1% of imports (€502.4M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States (12.5%). With an HHI of 5812, 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, Other are concentrated on a few markets. 🇨🇭 Switzerland accounts for 48.5% (€512.3M), ahead of 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (14.9%). The top three destinations are 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇳🇴 Norway.

Within the EU, 🇮🇪 Ireland concentrates 48.2% of Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, Other imports, well ahead of 🇩🇪 Germany (14.4%). The top importing member states are 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France.

In 2025, imports were declining (-4.4%) and exports stable (-0.4%) compared to the previous year.

Who is the main supplier of Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, Other to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, Other (NC8 49029000) is 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, accounting for 75.1% 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, Other?

The extra-EU trade balance for Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, Other (NC8 49029000) is €387.9M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €669.3M, exports: €1.1B).

How much does the EU import of Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, Other?

The EU imported €669.3M of Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, Other (NC8 49029000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 63.5M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, Other?

The weighted average import price of Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, Other (NC8 49029000) is €10.54/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, Other?

The leading EU member state importer of Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, Other (NC8 49029000) is 🇮🇪 Ireland, accounting for 48.2% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were declining (-4.4%) and exports stable (-0.4%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€502.4M	75.1%	48.5M kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€83.6M	12.5%	3.4M kg
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€22.5M	3.4%	2.0M kg
4	🇽🇸 XS	€19.1M	2.8%	3.4M kg
5	🇳🇴 Norway	€7.7M	1.1%	2.0M kg
6	🇨🇳 China	€2.0M	0.3%	148K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€512.3M	48.5%	49.2M kg
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€157.4M	14.9%	75.7M kg
3	🇳🇴 Norway	€132.1M	12.5%	46.4M kg
4	🇨🇦 Canada	€58.2M	5.5%	3.6M kg
5	🇽🇸 XS	€47.8M	4.5%	3.1M kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€502.4M	48.5Mt	€10.36/kg	78.8%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€83.6M	3.4Mt	€24.71/kg	13.1%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€22.5M	2.0Mt	€11.10/kg	3.5%
4	🇽🇸 XS	€19.1M	3.4Mt	€5.69/kg	3.0%
5	🇳🇴 Norway	€7.7M	2.0Mt	€3.80/kg	1.2%
6	🇨🇳 China	€2.0M	148Kt	€13.64/kg	0.3%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€512.3M	49.2Mt	€10.42/kg	56.4%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€157.4M	75.7Mt	€2.08/kg	17.3%
3	🇳🇴 Norway	€132.1M	46.4Mt	€2.85/kg	14.5%
4	🇨🇦 Canada	€58.2M	3.6Mt	€16.28/kg	6.4%
5	🇽🇸 XS	€47.8M	3.1Mt	€15.42/kg	5.3%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€502.4M	48.5Mt	€10.36/kg	78.8%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€83.6M	3.4Mt	€24.71/kg	13.1%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€22.5M	2.0Mt	€11.10/kg	3.5%
4	🇽🇸 XS	€19.1M	3.4Mt	€5.69/kg	3.0%
5	🇳🇴 Norway	€7.7M	2.0Mt	€3.80/kg	1.2%
6	🇨🇳 China	€2.0M	148Kt	€13.64/kg	0.3%

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