Printed books, newspapers and pictures: South Korea exports to Mexico
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In October 2026, South Korea exported $154,878 of printed books, newspapers and pictures (HS 49) to Mexico, up 137.1% from September 2026 and down 79.3% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of printed books, newspapers and pictures (HS 49) to Mexico totalled $3.2 million, down 33.0% from the 12 months before ($4.8 million).
Mexico took 0.9% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 14th of 199 destinations (12th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.0% of South Korea's goods exports to Mexico over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $5.57 per kg of net weight, compared with $5.20 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Mexico in October 2026 were $12,824, leaving a surplus of $142,054 for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $155K | -79.3% | 27.8 t | $5.57 | $13K | 169 kg |
| September 2026 | $65K | -85.6% | 6.1 t | $10.65 | $16K | 264 kg |
| August 2026 | $104K | -12.2% | 49.6 t | $2.10 | $8,785 | 230 kg |
| July 2026 | $402K | +30.4% | 54.8 t | $7.35 | $5,599 | 96 kg |
| June 2026 | $863K | +35.8% | 77.4 t | $11.14 | $2,610 | 58 kg |
| May 2026 | $467K | +32.4% | 47.3 t | $9.87 | $5,944 | 114 kg |
| April 2026 | $81K | -77.4% | 30.7 t | $2.65 | $77K | 1.7 t |
| March 2026 | $224K | -65.4% | 29.0 t | $7.73 | $21K | 1.3 t |
| February 2026 | $218K | -38.5% | 26.4 t | $8.26 | $61K | 122 kg |
| January 2026 | $201K | +14.2% | 55.3 t | $3.64 | $3,346 | 56 kg |
| December 2025 | $333K | -31.2% | 39.6 t | $8.41 | $15K | 1.2 t |
| November 2025 | $91K | -36.7% | 6.7 t | $13.68 | $22K | 53 kg |
| October 2025 | $749K | -33.4% | 144 t | $5.20 | $3,872 | 107 kg |
| September 2025 | $453K | +59.9% | 70.4 t | $6.43 | $3,314 | 1.4 t |
| August 2025 | $118K | +73.8% | 46.9 t | $2.52 | $7,879 | 98 kg |
| July 2025 | $309K | -26.6% | 42.0 t | $7.34 | $20K | 257 kg |
| June 2025 | $635K | -10.2% | 67.2 t | $9.45 | $23K | 237 kg |
| May 2025 | $352K | -13.2% | 60.3 t | $5.84 | $9,299 | 161 kg |
| April 2025 | $360K | +276.2% | 81.8 t | $4.39 | $6,512 | 213 kg |
| March 2025 | $648K | +624.5% | 132 t | $4.92 | $28K | 84 kg |
| February 2025 | $355K | +247.5% | 66.6 t | $5.33 | $4,257 | 354 kg |
| January 2025 | $176K | +107.8% | 48.4 t | $3.64 | $12K | 62 kg |
| December 2024 | $484K | +58.7% | 83.5 t | $5.80 | $4,295 | 22 kg |
| November 2024 | $145K | -66.7% | 12.5 t | $11.58 | $2,580 | 126 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 Mexico
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4901 | Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, etc. | $2.4M | 74.7% | -24.1% | $49K |
| 4911 | Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs | $399K | 12.5% | -66.0% | $59K |
| 4908 | Transfers (decalcomanias) | $234K | 7.3% | +2.9% | $37K |
| 4910 | Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks | $86K | 2.7% | +12.3% | $6,703 |
| 4909 | Printed or illustrated postcards, etc. | $68K | 2.1% | -37.5% | $3,167 |
| 4902 | Newspapers, journals and periodicals, etc. | $24K | 0.7% | -34.3% | $240 |
| 4907 | Unused postage, etc. | $126 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 4904 | Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated | $31 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 4903 | Children's picture, drawing or colouring books | $30 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 4906 | Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, etc. | $8 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 4905 | Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds including atlases, etc. | $2 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
See also: Printed books, newspapers and pictures to all countries · all exports to Mexico