Printed books, newspapers and pictures: South Korea exports to Türkiye
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In October 2026, South Korea exported $117,941 of printed books, newspapers and pictures (HS 49) to Türkiye, up 170.3% from September 2026. The figure for October 2025 ($4,246) is too small for a percentage comparison.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of printed books, newspapers and pictures (HS 49) to Türkiye totalled $561,619, down 17.6% from the 12 months before ($681,781).
Türkiye took 0.1% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 33rd of 199 destinations (34th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.0% of South Korea's goods exports to Türkiye over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $109.10 per kg of net weight, compared with $37.91 per kg in October 2025.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $118K | – | 1.1 t | $109.10 | $5,906 | 575 kg |
| September 2026 | $44K | – | 6.3 t | $6.87 | $7,840 | 706 kg |
| August 2026 | $22K | +20.8% | 1.5 t | $14.07 | $2,071 | 81 kg |
| July 2026 | $67K | +35.5% | 4.9 t | $13.88 | $2,468 | 185 kg |
| June 2026 | $36K | +20.2% | 3.4 t | $10.58 | $17K | 179 kg |
| May 2026 | $1,617 | -97.0% | 410 kg | $3.94 | $18K | 97 kg |
| April 2026 | $63K | -78.5% | 3.2 t | $19.86 | $16K | 69 kg |
| March 2026 | $61K | – | 4.2 t | $14.54 | $8,668 | 91 kg |
| February 2026 | $32K | -73.0% | 1.1 t | $27.84 | $2,639 | 99 kg |
| January 2026 | $66K | +94.0% | 2.0 t | $32.32 | $2,865 | 105 kg |
| December 2025 | $44K | +27.7% | 4.2 t | $10.37 | $6,057 | 262 kg |
| November 2025 | $7,771 | -73.3% | 388 kg | $20.03 | $894 | 126 kg |
| October 2025 | $4,246 | – | 112 kg | $37.91 | $2,785 | 124 kg |
| September 2025 | $9,470 | – | 525 kg | $18.04 | $70K | 162 kg |
| August 2025 | $18K | -83.0% | 1.9 t | $9.70 | $4,792 | 21 kg |
| July 2025 | $50K | -33.5% | 4.1 t | $12.27 | $19K | 1.1 t |
| June 2025 | $30K | +127.3% | 3.9 t | $7.71 | $840 | 62 kg |
| May 2025 | $54K | +23.3% | 6.8 t | $7.91 | $2,430 | 130 kg |
| April 2025 | $292K | +18.4% | 15.0 t | $19.44 | $2,234 | 167 kg |
| March 2025 | $9,799 | – | 558 kg | $17.56 | $6,204 | 277 kg |
| February 2025 | $118K | +771.4% | 7.1 t | $16.54 | $5,614 | 408 kg |
| January 2025 | $34K | -61.0% | 2.0 t | $17.43 | $293 | 10 kg |
| December 2024 | $34K | -42.4% | 1.1 t | $30.25 | $3,399 | 181 kg |
| November 2024 | $29K | -54.6% | 4.0 t | $7.26 | $5,729 | 255 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 Türkiye
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4908 | Transfers (decalcomanias) | $261K | 46.4% | -38.7% | $8,084 |
| 4901 | Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, etc. | $175K | 31.2% | -23.6% | $9,516 |
| 4911 | Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs | $120K | 21.4% | +570.9% | $100K |
| 4902 | Newspapers, journals and periodicals, etc. | $2,919 | 0.5% | – | $0 |
| 4909 | Printed or illustrated postcards, etc. | $2,080 | 0.4% | – | $0 |
| 4907 | Unused postage, etc. | $504 | 0.1% | – | $0 |
| 4910 | Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks | $178 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
See also: Printed books, newspapers and pictures to all countries · all exports to Türkiye