Asia: Newspaper Market 2024

Newspaper Market Size in Asia

The Asian newspaper market dropped slightly to $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 7.6%. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Newspaper Production in Asia

In value terms, newspaper production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Newspaper Exports

Exports in Asia

In 2022, approx. X units of newspapers, journals and periodicals were exported in Asia; with a decrease of -37.4% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, newspaper exports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from South Korea (X units), Singapore (X units), Hong Kong SAR (X units), Oman (X units), China (X units) and Japan (X units), together recording 76% of total export. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X units), achieving a 5.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Oman (with a CAGR of +35.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Singapore ($X), South Korea ($X) and Japan ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 58% share of total exports. Hong Kong SAR, China, Oman and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Oman, with a CAGR of +38.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Asia amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 44% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per unit), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+10.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Newspaper Imports

Imports in Asia

After nine years of decline, overseas purchases of newspapers, journals and periodicals increased by 19% to X units in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, newspaper imports declined modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Thailand (X units) and Indonesia (X units) represented roughly 35% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by China (X units), Japan (X units), the United Arab Emirates (X units) and South Korea (X units), together constituting a 25% share of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese) (X units), Hong Kong SAR (X units), Macao SAR (X units), Brunei Darussalam (X units), Malaysia (X units), Kazakhstan (X units) and Singapore (X units) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Indonesia (with a CAGR of +40.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported newspapers, journals and periodicals in Asia, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a 4.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Thailand (-0.7% per year) and Japan (-14.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Asia amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -19.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by 46%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while Indonesia (less than $X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Macao SAR (+20.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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