
U.S. - Newspapers, Journals and Periodicals - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Newspaper Market Size in the U.S.
The U.S. newspaper market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, surging by 1.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a pronounced setback. Newspaper consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Newspaper Production in the U.S.
In value terms, newspaper production rose slightly to $X in 2022. In general, production recorded a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 20%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Newspaper Exports
Exports from the U.S.
For the fourth year in a row, the United States recorded decline in overseas shipments of newspapers, journals and periodicals, which decreased by -2% to X units in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 3.4%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, newspaper exports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 9.8%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.
Exports by Country
Canada (X units) was the main destination for newspaper exports from the United States, accounting for a 89% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany (X units), with a 2.4% share of total exports. The UK (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 1.2% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada amounted to -26.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-13.1% per year) and the UK (-33.5% per year).
In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for newspapers, journals and periodicals exports from the United States, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 1.9% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 0.9% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada stood at -9.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+4.2% per year) and the UK (-20.3% per year).
Export Prices by Country
In 2022, the average newspaper export price amounted to $X per unit, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 369%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Canada ($X per unit) and Germany ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Australia ($X per unit) and the UK ($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 Canada (+22.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Newspaper Imports
Imports into the U.S.
Newspaper imports into the United States rose modestly to X units in 2022, with an increase of 4.9% against the previous year. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 21% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, newspaper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 95%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Imports by Country
Canada (X units), the UK (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main suppliers of newspaper imports to the United States, together accounting for 94% of total imports.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of -7.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.
In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of newspapers, journals and periodicals to the United States, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 28% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with a 1.9% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK totaled +2.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (-6.2% per year) and Japan (-7.6% per year).
Import Prices by Country
In 2022, the average newspaper import price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 62% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per unit), while the price for Canada ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+18.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
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The Largest Destinations for Exports
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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