Spain: Newspaper Market 2024

Newspaper Market Size in Spain

The Spanish newspaper market declined to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 4%. Newspaper consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Newspaper Production in Spain

In value terms, newspaper production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 4.7%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Newspaper Exports

Exports from Spain

In 2022, approx. X units of newspapers, journals and periodicals were exported from Spain; which is down by -5.1% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 22% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, newspaper exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 16%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X units) was the main destination for newspaper exports from Spain, with a 60% share of total exports. Moreover, newspaper exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Portugal (X units), fourfold. Italy (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to France amounted to -1.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Portugal (+5.0% per year) and Italy (+0.3% per year).

In value terms, France ($X), Portugal ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest markets for newspaper exported from Spain worldwide, with a combined 77% share of total exports. Belgium, Andorra, Poland, the UK, Argentina and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

Among the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +44.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average newspaper export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, rising by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 25%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Argentina (-0.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Newspaper Imports

Imports into Spain

After three years of decline, overseas purchases of newspapers, journals and periodicals increased by 5.2% to X units in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 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 curtailment. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X units) constituted the largest newspaper supplier to Spain, with a 30% share of total imports. Moreover, newspaper imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X units), with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled -9.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (-14.1% per year) and Italy (+6.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest newspaper suppliers to Spain were Germany ($X), France ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 65% share of total imports. Italy, Belgium, Romania and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Romania, with a CAGR of +96.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average newspaper import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 24%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 France ($X per unit), while the price for Romania ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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