Philippines: Newspaper Market 2025

Newspaper Market Size in the Philippines

The Philippine newspaper market expanded slightly to $X in 2022, rising by 4.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a perceptible slump. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Newspaper Production in the Philippines

In value terms, newspaper production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 34%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Newspaper Exports

Exports from the Philippines

In 2022, shipments abroad of newspapers, journals and periodicals increased by 27% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a dramatic decrease. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, newspaper exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X units) was the main destination for newspaper exports from the Philippines, with a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, newspaper exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Japan (X units), fivefold. The United States (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates amounted to +11.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (-3.0% per year) and the United States (-30.0% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for newspapers, journals and periodicals exports from the Philippines, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates totaled +22.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (+3.5% per year) and the United States (-19.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average newspaper export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, which is down by -8.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, posted a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 99%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Singapore ($X per unit) and Guam ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per unit) and the United States ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan (Chinese) (+34.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Newspaper Imports

Imports into the Philippines

In 2022, supplies from abroad of newspapers, journals and periodicals decreased by -13.5% to X units, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, imports faced a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 187%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, newspaper imports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 247%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Japan (X units), South Korea (X units) and China (X units) were the main suppliers of newspaper imports to the Philippines, together comprising 80% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +18.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X), South Korea ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest newspaper suppliers to the Philippines, together accounting for 80% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +30.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average newspaper import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, which is down by -13.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 359%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were South Korea ($X per unit) and Japan ($X per unit), while the price for Singapore ($X per unit) and China ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+19.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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