Printed books, newspapers and pictures: South Korea exports to Poland
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In October 2026, South Korea exported $30,638 of printed books, newspapers and pictures (HS 49) to Poland, down 91.8% from September 2026 and up 22.4% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of printed books, newspapers and pictures (HS 49) to Poland totalled $2.2 million, down 80.6% from the 12 months before ($11.5 million).
Poland took 0.6% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 16th of 199 destinations (5th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.0% of South Korea's goods exports to Poland over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $50.23 per kg of net weight, compared with $50.47 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Poland in October 2026 were $35,528 (up 6.0% from October 2025), leaving a deficit of $4,890 for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $31K | +22.4% | 610 kg | $50.23 | $36K | 3.4 t |
| September 2026 | $371K | -54.3% | 2.2 t | $166.64 | $34K | 3.0 t |
| August 2026 | $45K | -39.1% | 1.3 t | $34.26 | $40K | 3.3 t |
| July 2026 | $34K | -92.5% | 1.4 t | $23.36 | $24K | 2.4 t |
| June 2026 | $375K | +1,447% | 1.1 t | $338.48 | $30K | 3.7 t |
| May 2026 | $63K | -82.7% | 1.3 t | $49.11 | $25K | 3.0 t |
| April 2026 | $408K | -23.8% | 746 kg | $546.62 | $15K | 1.5 t |
| March 2026 | $178K | -94.2% | 14.0 t | $12.72 | $19K | 1.7 t |
| February 2026 | $58K | -3.1% | 441 kg | $132.25 | $31K | 2.6 t |
| January 2026 | $169K | -97.0% | 5.0 t | $34.10 | $229K | 2.3 t |
| December 2025 | $447K | +30.5% | 24.6 t | $18.16 | $40K | 1.1 t |
| November 2025 | $55K | -3.3% | 2.4 t | $23.22 | $27K | 2.6 t |
| October 2025 | $25K | -92.5% | 496 kg | $50.47 | $34K | 2.8 t |
| September 2025 | $812K | +366.5% | 5.0 t | $161.42 | $27K | 2.9 t |
| August 2025 | $74K | -79.7% | 906 kg | $81.31 | $22K | 2.4 t |
| July 2025 | $450K | +808.0% | 971 kg | $463.80 | $21K | 2.3 t |
| June 2025 | $24K | -99.6% | 1.2 t | $20.86 | $30K | 2.9 t |
| May 2025 | $367K | +1,072% | 665 kg | $552.27 | $11K | 1.4 t |
| April 2025 | $535K | +1,271% | 960 kg | $557.41 | $14K | 1.3 t |
| March 2025 | $3.1M | +11,270% | 3.1 t | $993.45 | $11K | 1.1 t |
| February 2025 | $60K | +31.4% | 1.3 t | $46.82 | $33K | 2.7 t |
| January 2025 | $5.7M | +20,313% | 1.7 t | $3,450.59 | $50K | 1.5 t |
| December 2024 | $343K | -81.2% | 8.6 t | $39.80 | $47K | 2.4 t |
| November 2024 | $57K | +43.7% | 1.3 t | $45.50 | $13K | 1.0 t |
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 Poland
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4911 | Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs | $1.9M | 85.3% | -55.0% | $19K |
| 4901 | Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, etc. | $152K | 6.8% | -97.9% | $7,571 |
| 4908 | Transfers (decalcomanias) | $121K | 5.4% | +28.5% | $3,324 |
| 4910 | Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks | $24K | 1.1% | +36.9% | $132 |
| 4902 | Newspapers, journals and periodicals, etc. | $22K | 1.0% | +0.1% | $423 |
| 4909 | Printed or illustrated postcards, etc. | $9,958 | 0.4% | -36.0% | $231 |
| 4903 | Children's picture, drawing or colouring books | $48 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 4907 | Unused postage, etc. | $34 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 4905 | Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds including atlases, etc. | $7 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 4906 | Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, etc. | $4 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
See also: Printed books, newspapers and pictures to all countries · all exports to Poland