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View PricingCanada's Newspaper Imports Hit Record Low of $296M in 2023
Canada Newspaper Imports
In 2023, the amount of newspapers, journals and periodicals imported into Canada reduced dramatically to 30M units, declining by -19.1% on 2022. Overall, imports recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 13%. Imports peaked at 121M units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, newspaper imports dropped to $296M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 8.6%. Imports peaked at $831M in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Newspaper in Canada (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| United States | 764 | 655 | 489 | 433 | 415 | 406 | 367 | 298 | 325 | 312 | 269 |
| United Kingdom | 34.8 | 29.1 | 21.9 | 19.3 | 20.4 | 21.4 | 24.3 | 18.6 | 19.1 | 15.4 | 13.6 |
| France | 22.4 | 20.7 | 16.6 | 14.9 | 14.5 | 13.6 | 14.9 | 12.3 | 13.6 | 13.1 | 10.9 |
| Others | 9.3 | 8.0 | 5.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 7.6 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 2.7 | 3.0 |
| Total | 831 | 713 | 533 | 472 | 454 | 449 | 410 | 333 | 362 | 343 | 296 |
Imports by Country
In 2023, the United States (27M units) was the main newspaper supplier to Canada, accounting for a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, newspaper imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (1.3M units), more than tenfold.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States stood at -13.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (-12.4% per year) and France (-10.4% per year).
In value terms, the United States ($269M) constituted the largest supplier of newspapers, journals and periodicals to Canada, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($14M), with a 4.6% share of total imports.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States totaled -9.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (-9.0% per year) and France (-6.9% per year).
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the newspaper price stood at $9.8 per unit (CIF, Canada), surging by 6.7% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 57%. The import price peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.
Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($10 per unit), while the price for the United States ($9.8 per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the newspaper market in Canada. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- UNCode 32000-1 - Newspapers, journals and periodicals
Country coverage:
- Canada
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Canada
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
