Printed books, newspapers and pictures: South Korea exports to Brazil
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In October 2026, South Korea exported $43,086 of printed books, newspapers and pictures (HS 49) to Brazil, up 16.7% from September 2026 and down 38.0% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of printed books, newspapers and pictures (HS 49) to Brazil totalled $559,993, down 40.3% from the 12 months before ($938,313).
Brazil took 0.1% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 34th of 199 destinations (29th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.0% of South Korea's goods exports to Brazil over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $26.40 per kg of net weight, compared with $7.79 per kg in October 2025.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $43K | -38.0% | 1.6 t | $26.40 | $146 | 4 kg |
| September 2026 | $37K | -46.8% | 9.2 t | $4.03 | $11 | 2 kg |
| August 2026 | $12K | -55.4% | 308 kg | $38.74 | $851 | 13 kg |
| July 2026 | $73K | -70.1% | 47.1 t | $1.55 | $409 | 13 kg |
| June 2026 | $25K | +134.6% | 3.5 t | $7.10 | $121 | 4 kg |
| May 2026 | $36K | -10.7% | 9.1 t | $3.97 | $1,806 | 32 kg |
| April 2026 | $37K | +69.1% | 10.0 t | $3.67 | $737 | 23 kg |
| March 2026 | $178K | +276.7% | 37.0 t | $4.80 | $1,917 | 56 kg |
| February 2026 | $35K | +11.7% | 7.3 t | $4.83 | $1,376 | 18 kg |
| January 2026 | $40K | -85.1% | 2.9 t | $13.79 | $856 | 6 kg |
| December 2025 | $8,382 | -90.8% | 845 kg | $9.92 | $93K | 2.4 t |
| November 2025 | $37K | +117.9% | 8.9 t | $4.11 | $800 | 28 kg |
| October 2025 | $70K | -80.7% | 8.9 t | $7.79 | $53 | 3 kg |
| September 2025 | $69K | +252.9% | 27.5 t | $2.52 | $2,232 | 86 kg |
| August 2025 | $27K | -71.5% | 20.9 t | $1.28 | $1,240 | 86 kg |
| July 2025 | $244K | +843.5% | 23.9 t | $10.18 | $377 | 8 kg |
| June 2025 | $10K | -20.2% | 1.1 t | $9.73 | $2,372 | 3 kg |
| May 2025 | $40K | -82.9% | 14.6 t | $2.76 | $6,634 | 21 kg |
| April 2025 | $22K | -53.4% | 1.4 t | $15.90 | $1,997 | 41 kg |
| March 2025 | $47K | -14.7% | 18.9 t | $2.49 | $1,168 | 8 kg |
| February 2025 | $31K | +59.4% | 22.0 t | $1.42 | $1,592 | 397 kg |
| January 2025 | $270K | +888.4% | 36.0 t | $7.50 | $24K | 7.0 t |
| December 2024 | $91K | +450.7% | 11.2 t | $8.11 | $1,305 | 1.1 t |
| November 2024 | $17K | -90.0% | 1.1 t | $14.61 | $1,448 | 69 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 Brazil
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4901 | Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, etc. | $263K | 46.9% | -57.3% | $11K |
| 4908 | Transfers (decalcomanias) | $147K | 26.2% | +26.7% | $1,197 |
| 4911 | Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs | $136K | 24.2% | -30.0% | $29K |
| 4910 | Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks | $6,721 | 1.2% | – | $1,307 |
| 4909 | Printed or illustrated postcards, etc. | $6,366 | 1.1% | – | $155 |
| 4902 | Newspapers, journals and periodicals, etc. | $1,494 | 0.3% | – | $45 |
| 4906 | Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, etc. | $3 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
See also: Printed books, newspapers and pictures to all countries · all exports to Brazil