France: Newspaper Market 2025

Newspaper Market Size in France

The French newspaper market amounted to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible decline. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Newspaper Production in France

In value terms, newspaper production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 130% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Newspaper Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, overseas shipments of newspapers, journals and periodicals increased by 12% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, newspaper exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 12%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), Belgium (X units) and Switzerland (X units) were the main destinations of newspaper exports from France, with a combined 81% share of total exports. Spain, Luxembourg, Italy, Canada and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of -1.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for newspaper exported from France were Belgium ($X), Switzerland ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 71% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Canada, Spain, Luxembourg, Italy and Morocco, which together accounted for a further 18%.

Among the main countries of destination, Luxembourg, with a CAGR of -2.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average newspaper export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, waning by -16.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 37%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Morocco (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Newspaper Imports

Imports into France

For the seventh consecutive year, France recorded decline in purchases abroad of newspapers, journals and periodicals, which decreased by -14.1% to X units in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, newspaper imports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 3.2% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X units) constituted the largest supplier of newspaper to France, with a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, newspaper imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X units), threefold. Romania (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled -10.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-6.1% per year) and Romania (+7.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of newspapers, journals and periodicals to France, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled -6.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-2.3% per year) and Italy (-9.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average newspaper import price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, newspaper import price increased by +82.4% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 21%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per unit), while the price for Poland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+13.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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