Japan: Newspaper Market 2025

Newspaper Market Size in Japan

The Japanese newspaper market declined to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -3.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the market value increased by 8.2% against the previous year. 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 Japan

In value terms, newspaper production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 4.9%. Newspaper production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Newspaper Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, the amount of newspapers, journals and periodicals exported from Japan dropped to X units, waning by -12.3% on the year before. In general, exports saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, newspaper exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 7.4%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Taiwan (Chinese) (X units), South Korea (X units) and Hong Kong SAR (X units) were the main destinations of newspaper exports from Japan, with a combined 57% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Philippines, China, Papua New Guinea, Tanzania, Madagascar, the United States and Thailand, which together accounted for a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Papua New Guinea (with a CAGR of +71.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), Hong Kong SAR ($X) and South Korea ($X) constituted the largest markets for newspaper exported from Japan worldwide, with a combined 64% share of total exports. These countries were followed by China, the United States, Thailand, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Madagascar and Tanzania, which together accounted for a further 29%.

Papua New Guinea, with a CAGR of +70.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average newspaper export price amounted to $X per unit, declining by -7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 48% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Tanzania (less than $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 Thailand (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Newspaper Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, purchases abroad of newspapers, journals and periodicals was finally on the rise to reach X units for the first time since 2013, thus ending a eight-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, showed a pronounced contraction. Imports peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, newspaper imports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt descent. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X units), the United States (X units) and South Korea (X units) were the main suppliers of newspaper imports to Japan, together accounting for 84% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +16.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of newspapers, journals and periodicals to Japan, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by South Korea, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States stood at -13.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+9.1% per year) and South Korea (+0.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average newspaper import price amounted to $X per unit, waning by -25.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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