Printed books, newspapers and pictures: South Korea exports to New Zealand
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In October 2026, South Korea exported $86,719 of printed books, newspapers and pictures (HS 49) to New Zealand, up 12.2% from September 2026 and up 87.3% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of printed books, newspapers and pictures (HS 49) to New Zealand totalled $789,213, up 9.6% from the 12 months before ($719,876).
New Zealand took 0.2% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 27th of 199 destinations (33rd in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.0% of South Korea's goods exports to New Zealand over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $5.33 per kg of net weight, compared with $5.18 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from New Zealand in October 2026 were $19,700, leaving a surplus of $67,019 for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $87K | +87.3% | 16.3 t | $5.33 | $20K | 279 kg |
| September 2026 | $77K | -37.5% | 15.0 t | $5.15 | $16K | 261 kg |
| August 2026 | $39K | +4.1% | 4.2 t | $9.13 | $23K | 420 kg |
| July 2026 | $67K | -19.4% | 11.8 t | $5.71 | $2,799 | 132 kg |
| June 2026 | $71K | +48.5% | 8.9 t | $7.94 | $2,972 | 122 kg |
| May 2026 | $23K | -58.7% | 3.0 t | $7.65 | $22K | 372 kg |
| April 2026 | $99K | -29.9% | 11.8 t | $8.36 | $7,983 | 155 kg |
| March 2026 | $57K | +305.4% | 5.8 t | $9.76 | $6,351 | 162 kg |
| February 2026 | $73K | +40.1% | 9.7 t | $7.60 | $2,395 | 149 kg |
| January 2026 | $97K | +320.6% | 41.3 t | $2.36 | $12K | 282 kg |
| December 2025 | $33K | -54.5% | 7.6 t | $4.40 | $4,153 | 245 kg |
| November 2025 | $65K | +206.7% | 13.5 t | $4.83 | $26K | 358 kg |
| October 2025 | $46K | -48.3% | 8.9 t | $5.18 | $2,489 | 76 kg |
| September 2025 | $124K | +471.3% | 17.9 t | $6.90 | $25K | 362 kg |
| August 2025 | $37K | -58.7% | 6.3 t | $5.87 | $64K | 579 kg |
| July 2025 | $84K | -23.7% | 15.1 t | $5.55 | $18K | 238 kg |
| June 2025 | $48K | +111.8% | 5.0 t | $9.65 | $16K | 320 kg |
| May 2025 | $56K | -36.5% | 23.9 t | $2.35 | $6,961 | 144 kg |
| April 2025 | $141K | +228.9% | 23.1 t | $6.11 | $4,307 | 195 kg |
| March 2025 | $14K | -85.3% | 2.3 t | $6.08 | $9,628 | 317 kg |
| February 2025 | $52K | +88.4% | 13.5 t | $3.87 | $24K | 341 kg |
| January 2025 | $23K | -70.7% | 1.5 t | $15.14 | $2,930 | 161 kg |
| December 2024 | $73K | +64.5% | 12.3 t | $5.94 | $13K | 358 kg |
| November 2024 | $21K | -70.8% | 3.7 t | $5.68 | $10K | 155 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 New Zealand
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4901 | Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, etc. | $555K | 70.3% | +18.9% | $63K |
| 4909 | Printed or illustrated postcards, etc. | $104K | 13.2% | -11.5% | $904 |
| 4911 | Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs | $68K | 8.7% | +25.2% | $15K |
| 4910 | Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks | $51K | 6.5% | -25.5% | $7,395 |
| 4908 | Transfers (decalcomanias) | $6,874 | 0.9% | – | $841 |
| 4902 | Newspapers, journals and periodicals, etc. | $3,041 | 0.4% | – | $52 |
| 4903 | Children's picture, drawing or colouring books | $314 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 4907 | Unused postage, etc. | $17 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 4905 | Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds including atlases, etc. | $11 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 4906 | Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, etc. | $2 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
See also: Printed books, newspapers and pictures to all countries · all exports to New Zealand