Printed books, newspapers and pictures: South Korea exports to the United Arab Emirates
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In October 2026, South Korea exported $78,832 of printed books, newspapers and pictures (HS 49) to the United Arab Emirates, down 77.0% from September 2026 and up 57.6% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of printed books, newspapers and pictures (HS 49) to the United Arab Emirates totalled $1.0 million, down 65.4% from the 12 months before ($2.9 million).
The United Arab Emirates took 0.3% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 24th of 199 destinations (19th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.0% of South Korea's goods exports to the United Arab Emirates over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $5.30 per kg of net weight, compared with $6.05 per kg in October 2025.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $79K | +57.6% | 14.9 t | $5.30 | $8,733 | 252 kg |
| September 2026 | $342K | +203.2% | 26.4 t | $12.98 | $20K | 1.8 t |
| August 2026 | $47K | -30.9% | 7.0 t | $6.74 | $68K | 4.4 t |
| July 2026 | $107K | +1.3% | 40.8 t | $2.61 | $3,256 | 132 kg |
| June 2026 | $63K | +24.4% | 11.0 t | $5.76 | $15K | 801 kg |
| May 2026 | $83K | -68.6% | 19.9 t | $4.16 | $5,629 | 127 kg |
| April 2026 | $31K | -98.3% | 439 kg | $70.05 | $21K | 371 kg |
| March 2026 | $28K | -72.5% | 380 kg | $73.96 | $68K | 2.0 t |
| February 2026 | $67K | -45.3% | 23.7 t | $2.83 | $209K | 18.3 t |
| January 2026 | $35K | -65.3% | 2.4 t | $14.80 | $12K | 326 kg |
| December 2025 | $65K | +126.2% | 8.3 t | $7.80 | $12K | 492 kg |
| November 2025 | $59K | -50.2% | 3.9 t | $15.04 | $81K | 7.1 t |
| October 2025 | $50K | -66.6% | 8.3 t | $6.05 | $5,246 | 230 kg |
| September 2025 | $113K | +19.1% | 25.1 t | $4.50 | $206K | 5.7 t |
| August 2025 | $69K | -59.1% | 18.4 t | $3.73 | $47K | 8.1 t |
| July 2025 | $105K | +38.1% | 25.3 t | $4.16 | $15K | 519 kg |
| June 2025 | $51K | +57.4% | 11.6 t | $4.38 | $7,780 | 222 kg |
| May 2025 | $264K | +224.9% | 65.2 t | $4.05 | $37K | 1.5 t |
| April 2025 | $1.8M | +1,793% | 43.5 t | $40.90 | $46K | 4.3 t |
| March 2025 | $102K | +188.7% | 61.2 t | $1.67 | $75K | 10.7 t |
| February 2025 | $123K | -43.3% | 44.9 t | $2.73 | $4,417 | 120 kg |
| January 2025 | $101K | -29.4% | 33.0 t | $3.05 | $25K | 1.2 t |
| December 2024 | $29K | -35.6% | 2.1 t | $13.45 | $36K | 4.3 t |
| November 2024 | $119K | -30.4% | 22.5 t | $5.26 | $61K | 1.6 t |
Exports FOB, imports CIF, US dollars. Weight is net weight. "vs year earlier" compares export value with the same month one year before and is left blank when that month was under $10,000. Source: Korea Customs Service, via data.go.kr.
Largest headings exported to the United Arab Emirates
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4908 | Transfers (decalcomanias) | $463K | 46.1% | -33.0% | $38K |
| 4901 | Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, etc. | $280K | 27.9% | +98.3% | $481 |
| 4911 | Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs | $224K | 22.2% | -88.8% | $33K |
| 4909 | Printed or illustrated postcards, etc. | $31K | 3.1% | +20.6% | $3,754 |
| 4910 | Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks | $5,095 | 0.5% | -79.3% | $2,934 |
| 4902 | Newspapers, journals and periodicals, etc. | $2,157 | 0.2% | -90.6% | $401 |
| 4906 | Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, etc. | $320 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 4903 | Children's picture, drawing or colouring books | $72 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
See also: Printed books, newspapers and pictures to all countries · all exports to the United Arab Emirates