Printed books, newspapers and pictures: South Korea exports to Indonesia
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In October 2026, South Korea exported $90,480 of printed books, newspapers and pictures (HS 49) to Indonesia, down 32.0% from September 2026 and down 56.9% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of printed books, newspapers and pictures (HS 49) to Indonesia totalled $1.5 million, down 63.2% from the 12 months before ($4.1 million).
Indonesia took 0.4% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 21st of 199 destinations (15th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.0% of South Korea's goods exports to Indonesia over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $17.81 per kg of net weight, compared with $12.41 per kg in October 2025.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $90K | -56.9% | 5.1 t | $17.81 | $6,471 | 628 kg |
| September 2026 | $133K | -93.8% | 14.3 t | $9.30 | $2,074 | 245 kg |
| August 2026 | $116K | +3.0% | 11.5 t | $10.09 | $2,244 | 221 kg |
| July 2026 | $76K | -66.7% | 11.1 t | $6.86 | $18K | 1.5 t |
| June 2026 | $146K | -16.2% | 14.0 t | $10.44 | $38K | 14.2 t |
| May 2026 | $120K | -15.5% | 9.8 t | $12.30 | $4,882 | 405 kg |
| April 2026 | $195K | +55.3% | 21.7 t | $9.01 | $41K | 11.5 t |
| March 2026 | $142K | -4.0% | 19.3 t | $7.33 | $1,590 | 339 kg |
| February 2026 | $175K | +28.0% | 32.4 t | $5.39 | $119K | 374 kg |
| January 2026 | $99K | -69.1% | 5.7 t | $17.43 | $1,716 | 237 kg |
| December 2025 | $109K | -52.0% | 15.4 t | $7.09 | $38K | 9.8 t |
| November 2025 | $113K | -27.4% | 10.9 t | $10.33 | $4,909 | 485 kg |
| October 2025 | $210K | +35.9% | 16.9 t | $12.41 | $43K | 9.4 t |
| September 2025 | $2.1M | +1,082% | 8.0 t | $265.69 | $6,044 | 362 kg |
| August 2025 | $113K | -69.7% | 20.1 t | $5.62 | $66K | 20.9 t |
| July 2025 | $229K | +21.5% | 10.0 t | $22.85 | $48K | 9.8 t |
| June 2025 | $174K | -9.1% | 29.1 t | $5.98 | $355K | 603 kg |
| May 2025 | $142K | -41.5% | 12.9 t | $11.02 | $40K | 9.5 t |
| April 2025 | $126K | -24.9% | 14.9 t | $8.40 | $19K | 603 kg |
| March 2025 | $148K | -14.6% | 8.1 t | $18.19 | $56K | 14.6 t |
| February 2025 | $136K | +14.0% | 17.4 t | $7.82 | $53K | 14.2 t |
| January 2025 | $321K | +235.6% | 21.4 t | $14.98 | $38K | 9.5 t |
| December 2024 | $227K | +48.2% | 6.6 t | $34.60 | $2,456 | 259 kg |
| November 2024 | $156K | -9.8% | 12.1 t | $12.86 | $2,654 | 363 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 Indonesia
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4911 | Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs | $893K | 59.0% | -70.9% | $69K |
| 4908 | Transfers (decalcomanias) | $283K | 18.7% | -12.8% | $5,219 |
| 4901 | Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, etc. | $275K | 18.2% | -38.8% | $5,193 |
| 4910 | Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks | $28K | 1.9% | -25.5% | $3,714 |
| 4909 | Printed or illustrated postcards, etc. | $28K | 1.8% | -86.9% | $3,693 |
| 4902 | Newspapers, journals and periodicals, etc. | $3,824 | 0.3% | – | $0 |
| 4903 | Children's picture, drawing or colouring books | $3,191 | 0.2% | – | $3,191 |
| 4907 | Unused postage, etc. | $400 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 4906 | Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, etc. | $1 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
See also: Printed books, newspapers and pictures to all countries · all exports to Indonesia