United Kingdom: Newspaper Market 2025

Newspaper Market Size in the UK

The UK newspaper market expanded markedly to $X in 2022, increasing by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Newspaper Production in the UK

In value terms, newspaper production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Newspaper Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2022, shipments abroad of newspapers, journals and periodicals increased by 9% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after eight years of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 43% 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 soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X units), the United States (X units) and Australia (X units) were the main destinations of newspaper exports from the UK, together accounting for 64% of total exports. South Africa, Singapore, India, New Zealand, France, Sweden, the Netherlands, Germany, Spain and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by New Zealand (with a CAGR of +30.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for newspaper exported from the UK were the United States ($X), Australia ($X) and Ireland ($X), with a combined 66% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Singapore, South Africa, New Zealand, France, India, Sweden, Spain, the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 18%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, New Zealand, with a CAGR of +33.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average newspaper export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, surging by 15% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 16% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($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 the Netherlands (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Newspaper Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2022, overseas purchases of newspapers, journals and periodicals were finally on the rise to reach X units for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt contraction. Imports peaked at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, newspaper imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 1.4%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland (X units), Germany (X units) and the United States (X units) were the main suppliers of newspaper imports to the UK, with a combined 79% share of total imports. Ireland, Romania, Italy, Spain, France, the Netherlands and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +169.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Poland ($X) and Ireland ($X) were the largest newspaper suppliers to the UK, with a combined 65% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Italy, Romania, France, the Netherlands, Spain and Finland, which together accounted for a further 28%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +112.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average newspaper import price amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -40.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 49%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+11.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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