Printed books, newspapers and pictures: South Korea exports to Bangladesh
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In October 2026, South Korea exported $53,967 of printed books, newspapers and pictures (HS 49) to Bangladesh, up 23.1% from September 2026 and down 50.1% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of printed books, newspapers and pictures (HS 49) to Bangladesh totalled $1.1 million, up 23.7% from the 12 months before ($873,574).
Bangladesh took 0.3% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 22nd of 199 destinations (30th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.0% of South Korea's goods exports to Bangladesh over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $337.29 per kg of net weight, compared with $41.65 per kg in October 2025.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $54K | -50.1% | 160 kg | $337.29 | $262 | 8 kg |
| September 2026 | $44K | -37.7% | 180 kg | $243.50 | $3,024 | 28 kg |
| August 2026 | $103K | +59.5% | 2.1 t | $49.78 | $450 | 38 kg |
| July 2026 | $412K | +633.2% | 434 kg | $948.52 | $530 | 18 kg |
| June 2026 | $57K | +30.3% | 377 kg | $152.40 | $359 | 12 kg |
| May 2026 | $11K | – | 298 kg | $35.72 | $565 | 14 kg |
| April 2026 | $48K | -50.1% | 129 kg | $374.19 | $718 | 21 kg |
| March 2026 | $28K | -84.5% | 74 kg | $378.66 | $355 | 14 kg |
| February 2026 | $31K | -61.0% | 84 kg | $371.73 | $267 | 11 kg |
| January 2026 | $198K | +156.9% | 3.6 t | $54.64 | $395 | 19 kg |
| December 2025 | $73K | +47.6% | 2.3 t | $31.41 | $649 | 23 kg |
| November 2025 | $21K | -52.8% | 382 kg | $55.99 | $359 | 19 kg |
| October 2025 | $108K | +68.0% | 2.6 t | $41.65 | $341 | 15 kg |
| September 2025 | $70K | +71.0% | 1.7 t | $40.51 | $264 | 9 kg |
| August 2025 | $65K | -30.4% | 243 kg | $266.38 | $1,022 | 25 kg |
| July 2025 | $56K | +39.7% | 196 kg | $286.47 | $880 | 258 kg |
| June 2025 | $44K | +151.7% | 146 kg | $302.08 | $251 | 12 kg |
| May 2025 | $0 | -100.0% | 0 kg | – | $367 | 21 kg |
| April 2025 | $97K | +32.5% | 1.4 t | $68.46 | $293 | 15 kg |
| March 2025 | $181K | +498.9% | 4.2 t | $42.85 | $272 | 16 kg |
| February 2025 | $80K | +45.3% | 891 kg | $89.77 | $471 | 19 kg |
| January 2025 | $77K | +60.0% | 284 kg | $270.82 | $867 | 58 kg |
| December 2024 | $50K | -9.3% | 738 kg | $67.47 | $725 | 48 kg |
| November 2024 | $45K | -2.1% | 1.7 t | $27.01 | $361 | 111 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 Bangladesh
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4908 | Transfers (decalcomanias) | $696K | 64.4% | -19.8% | $54K |
| 4911 | Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs | $385K | 35.6% | – | $0 |
| 4905 | Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds including atlases, etc. | $57 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 4910 | Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks | $25 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 4901 | Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, etc. | $3 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
See also: Printed books, newspapers and pictures to all countries · all exports to Bangladesh