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View PricingUK's Newspaper Export Declines to $376M in 2023
United Kingdom Newspaper Exports
In 2023, approx. 316M units of newspapers, journals and periodicals were exported from the UK; waning by -27.3% against 2022 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 41%. The exports peaked at 917M units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, newspaper exports reduced to $376M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. In general, exports showed a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when exports increased by 25% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $548M in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Newspaper in United Kingdom (million USD) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| United States | 6.1 | 5.4 | 5.8 | 8.3 | 8.5 | 6.2 | 3.8 | 2.5 | 32.5 | 118 | 101 |
| Australia | 65.2 | 68.9 | 52.3 | 57.9 | 61.6 | 73.9 | 67.4 | 55.9 | 79.0 | 86.8 | 79.9 |
| Ireland | 152 | 153 | 131 | 99.5 | 97.6 | 102 | 89.7 | 80.3 | 92.6 | 67.3 | 57.6 |
| Sweden | 13.8 | 11.7 | 13.7 | 9.8 | 10.5 | 11.9 | 9.8 | 7.4 | 12.1 | 7.8 | 17.2 |
| China | 14.1 | 21.6 | 25.0 | 23.4 | 30.1 | 22.3 | 17.9 | 11.8 | 17.8 | 23.5 | 16.7 |
| New Zealand | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 9.7 | 10.9 | 10.0 | 8.2 | 11.2 | 8.7 | 11.5 |
| India | 2.7 | 2.7 | 3.7 | 7.2 | 8.4 | 8.9 | 8.2 | 6.9 | 9.6 | 7.9 | 9.4 |
| France | 42.0 | 31.7 | 22.9 | 20.1 | 18.7 | 20.7 | 17.3 | 13.3 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 5.9 |
| Spain | 34.3 | 50.7 | 27.2 | 16.1 | 15.8 | 16.8 | 13.3 | 8.1 | 5.6 | 6.9 | 5.9 |
| Germany | 48.0 | 32.6 | 34.7 | 25.7 | 24.2 | 25.0 | 19.4 | 15.2 | 5.4 | 4.9 | 4.4 |
| Others | 169 | 139 | 122 | 102 | 99.4 | 104 | 83.1 | 56.0 | 54.3 | 71.3 | 67.0 |
| Total | 548 | 518 | 440 | 371 | 385 | 402 | 340 | 266 | 328 | 412 | 376 |
Exports by Country
the United States (75M units), Ireland (57M units) and Australia (32M units) were the main destinations of newspaper exports from the UK, with a combined 52% share of total exports. Sweden, India, New Zealand, Germany, France, Spain and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.
From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for New Zealand (with a CAGR of +25.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the United States ($101M), Australia ($80M) and Ireland ($58M) constituted the largest markets for newspaper exported from the UK worldwide, together accounting for 63% of total exports.
Among the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of +32.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the newspaper price amounted to $1.2 per unit (FOB, United Kingdom), picking up by 15% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 105% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($2.5 per unit), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($0.8 per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+15.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the newspaper market in the UK. 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:
- United Kingdom
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- 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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- 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, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- 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, 2012–2024
