Printed books, newspapers and pictures: South Korea exports to the Philippines
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In October 2026, South Korea exported $231,253 of printed books, newspapers and pictures (HS 49) to the Philippines, up 1,159% from September 2026 and down 31.1% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of printed books, newspapers and pictures (HS 49) to the Philippines totalled $2.1 million, up 28.5% from the 12 months before ($1.6 million).
The Philippines took 0.5% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 18th of 199 destinations (21st in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.0% of South Korea's goods exports to the Philippines over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $1.22 per kg of net weight, compared with $1.12 per kg in October 2025.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $231K | -31.1% | 189 t | $1.22 | $5,269 | 339 kg |
| September 2026 | $18K | -87.3% | 2.4 t | $7.82 | $3,867 | 248 kg |
| August 2026 | $658K | +1,243% | 43.6 t | $15.07 | $1,185 | 120 kg |
| July 2026 | $143K | -31.7% | 7.2 t | $19.77 | $3,745 | 185 kg |
| June 2026 | $114K | -13.4% | 28.4 t | $4.01 | $5,605 | 366 kg |
| May 2026 | $39K | -29.2% | 5.5 t | $7.23 | $676 | 69 kg |
| April 2026 | $148K | +125.6% | 12.9 t | $11.46 | $6,266 | 261 kg |
| March 2026 | $39K | -68.8% | 8.6 t | $4.54 | $4,694 | 342 kg |
| February 2026 | $213K | +312.5% | 47.7 t | $4.48 | $4,028 | 400 kg |
| January 2026 | $56K | +12.5% | 41.8 t | $1.35 | $2,720 | 483 kg |
| December 2025 | $193K | +50.5% | 85.4 t | $2.26 | $59K | 467 kg |
| November 2025 | $219K | -17.7% | 144 t | $1.52 | $1,401 | 116 kg |
| October 2025 | $336K | +3.3% | 301 t | $1.12 | $13K | 922 kg |
| September 2025 | $145K | -0.5% | 173 t | $0.84 | $4,884 | 204 kg |
| August 2025 | $49K | -59.7% | 57.0 t | $0.86 | $21K | 1.4 t |
| July 2025 | $209K | -35.4% | 11.9 t | $17.49 | $5,024 | 266 kg |
| June 2025 | $131K | -59.3% | 34.4 t | $3.82 | $2,960 | 481 kg |
| May 2025 | $56K | +5.5% | 7.9 t | $7.10 | $4,237 | 169 kg |
| April 2025 | $66K | -78.2% | 7.8 t | $8.42 | $7,826 | 253 kg |
| March 2025 | $125K | -43.2% | 14.4 t | $8.73 | $4,957 | 354 kg |
| February 2025 | $52K | -80.8% | 6.5 t | $7.97 | $2,281 | 190 kg |
| January 2025 | $50K | -80.2% | 7.9 t | $6.37 | $1,045 | 130 kg |
| December 2024 | $128K | -67.3% | 28.7 t | $4.47 | $1,304 | 101 kg |
| November 2024 | $266K | -34.8% | 224 t | $1.19 | $6,787 | 564 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 the Philippines
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4911 | Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs | $847K | 40.9% | -13.1% | $217K |
| 4901 | Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, etc. | $704K | 34.0% | +75.9% | $9,440 |
| 4904 | Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated | $443K | 21.4% | +489.7% | $0 |
| 4910 | Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks | $28K | 1.3% | -30.4% | $121 |
| 4903 | Children's picture, drawing or colouring books | $25K | 1.2% | -27.9% | $1,432 |
| 4909 | Printed or illustrated postcards, etc. | $17K | 0.8% | -53.5% | $862 |
| 4902 | Newspapers, journals and periodicals, etc. | $6,101 | 0.3% | -56.9% | $2,052 |
| 4906 | Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, etc. | $817 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 4908 | Transfers (decalcomanias) | $224 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 4907 | Unused postage, etc. | $208 | 0.0% | -99.0% | $0 |
See also: Printed books, newspapers and pictures to all countries · all exports to the Philippines