Printed books, newspapers and pictures: South Korea exports to Australia
HS chapter 49 · 인쇄서적ㆍ신문ㆍ회화ㆍ그 밖의 인쇄물, 수제(手製)문서ㆍ타자문서ㆍ도면 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $505,616 of printed books, newspapers and pictures (HS 49) to Australia, up 45.6% from September 2026 and up 34.6% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of printed books, newspapers and pictures (HS 49) to Australia totalled $5.2 million, up 3.8% from the 12 months before ($5.0 million).
Australia took 1.4% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 10th of 199 destinations.
This product made up 0.0% of South Korea's goods exports to Australia over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $21.26 per kg of net weight, compared with $17.22 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Australia in October 2026 were $186,279 (up 913.7% from October 2025), leaving a surplus of $319,337 for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $506K | +34.6% | 23.8 t | $21.26 | $186K | 572 kg |
| September 2026 | $347K | -9.2% | 15.1 t | $22.94 | $24K | 771 kg |
| August 2026 | $418K | -14.9% | 45.7 t | $9.15 | $25K | 828 kg |
| July 2026 | $810K | +7.8% | 188 t | $4.31 | $20K | 876 kg |
| June 2026 | $561K | +3.9% | 80.8 t | $6.95 | $36K | 1.0 t |
| May 2026 | $345K | +0.4% | 32.8 t | $10.52 | $18K | 825 kg |
| April 2026 | $365K | +10.0% | 11.2 t | $32.50 | $20K | 610 kg |
| March 2026 | $398K | +10.2% | 11.5 t | $34.64 | $37K | 1.1 t |
| February 2026 | $362K | +23.0% | 24.4 t | $14.82 | $25K | 1.4 t |
| January 2026 | $362K | +6.7% | 26.9 t | $13.44 | $32K | 1.3 t |
| December 2025 | $403K | -3.5% | 26.9 t | $14.98 | $21K | 778 kg |
| November 2025 | $332K | -14.4% | 12.8 t | $25.92 | $22K | 904 kg |
| October 2025 | $376K | -31.8% | 21.8 t | $17.22 | $18K | 794 kg |
| September 2025 | $382K | -4.1% | 22.5 t | $16.97 | $22K | 1.0 t |
| August 2025 | $492K | +16.0% | 76.1 t | $6.46 | $15K | 516 kg |
| July 2025 | $752K | -4.3% | 127 t | $5.92 | $22K | 600 kg |
| June 2025 | $540K | -15.9% | 76.9 t | $7.03 | $22K | 724 kg |
| May 2025 | $344K | -17.3% | 27.2 t | $12.65 | $22K | 736 kg |
| April 2025 | $332K | -23.6% | 17.9 t | $18.56 | $28K | 1.5 t |
| March 2025 | $361K | +19.9% | 11.8 t | $30.65 | $24K | 792 kg |
| February 2025 | $294K | 0.0% | 21.3 t | $13.82 | $26K | 1.3 t |
| January 2025 | $339K | +38.8% | 18.0 t | $18.85 | $19K | 1.1 t |
| December 2024 | $418K | +3.5% | 61.5 t | $6.79 | $26K | 1.1 t |
| November 2024 | $387K | -14.2% | 16.4 t | $23.56 | $19K | 999 kg |
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 Australia
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4901 | Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, etc. | $3.5M | 66.3% | +6.7% | $291K |
| 4911 | Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs | $870K | 16.7% | +4.7% | $166K |
| 4910 | Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks | $615K | 11.8% | +15.6% | $4,872 |
| 4909 | Printed or illustrated postcards, etc. | $116K | 2.2% | -31.7% | $8,653 |
| 4903 | Children's picture, drawing or colouring books | $77K | 1.5% | -29.8% | $35K |
| 4908 | Transfers (decalcomanias) | $58K | 1.1% | -17.1% | $138 |
| 4902 | Newspapers, journals and periodicals, etc. | $20K | 0.4% | -58.8% | $739 |
| 4907 | Unused postage, etc. | $387 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 4904 | Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated | $31 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 4906 | Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, etc. | $19 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
See also: Printed books, newspapers and pictures to all countries · all exports to Australia