Printed books, newspapers and pictures: South Korea exports to Uzbekistan
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In October 2026, South Korea exported $3.3 million of printed books, newspapers and pictures (HS 49) to Uzbekistan, down 53.1% from September 2026 and up 263.3% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of printed books, newspapers and pictures (HS 49) to Uzbekistan totalled $59.2 million, up 18.0% from the 12 months before ($50.2 million).
Uzbekistan took 15.7% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 3rd of 199 destinations.
This product made up 3.0% of South Korea's goods exports to Uzbekistan over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $4.01 per kg of net weight, compared with $5.30 per kg in October 2025.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $3.3M | +263.3% | 812 t | $4.01 | $1,329 | 56 kg |
| September 2026 | $6.9M | +4,998% | 1,621 t | $4.28 | $29 | 0 kg |
| August 2026 | $7.2M | +2,802% | 1,715 t | $4.18 | $0 | 0 kg |
| July 2026 | $21.1M | +233.1% | 4,841 t | $4.36 | $579 | 28 kg |
| June 2026 | $8.7M | +1.5% | 1,857 t | $4.68 | $1,356 | 142 kg |
| May 2026 | $4.6M | -55.7% | 935 t | $4.87 | $1,842 | 126 kg |
| April 2026 | $6.5M | +5.3% | 1,379 t | $4.71 | $1,489 | 149 kg |
| March 2026 | $12K | -96.7% | 6.8 t | $1.73 | $0 | 0 kg |
| February 2026 | $13K | -99.7% | 1.2 t | $11.05 | $10 | 0 kg |
| January 2026 | $266 | -100.0% | 70 kg | $3.80 | $0 | 0 kg |
| December 2025 | $22K | -97.3% | 6.9 t | $3.24 | $0 | 0 kg |
| November 2025 | $999K | -91.4% | 247 t | $4.04 | $7,213 | 1.2 t |
| October 2025 | $895K | -85.8% | 169 t | $5.30 | $1,458 | 146 kg |
| September 2025 | $136K | -98.7% | 65.5 t | $2.08 | $0 | 0 kg |
| August 2025 | $247K | -69.3% | 60.9 t | $4.06 | $3,634 | 77 kg |
| July 2025 | $6.3M | +188.2% | 1,169 t | $5.41 | $0 | 0 kg |
| June 2025 | $8.6M | -7.0% | 1,597 t | $5.36 | $116 | 2 kg |
| May 2025 | $10.3M | – | 1,968 t | $5.22 | $4,017 | 188 kg |
| April 2025 | $6.2M | – | 1,218 t | $5.07 | $5,314 | 226 kg |
| March 2025 | $365K | – | 66.3 t | $5.51 | $35 | 5 kg |
| February 2025 | $4.2M | +80.5% | 865 t | $4.85 | $0 | 0 kg |
| January 2025 | $646K | -85.5% | 154 t | $4.19 | $0 | 0 kg |
| December 2024 | $828K | -83.8% | 202 t | $4.10 | $12K | 209 kg |
| November 2024 | $11.6M | +12.8% | 2,273 t | $5.09 | $989 | 97 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 Uzbekistan
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4901 | Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, etc. | $59.2M | 100.0% | +18.0% | $3.3M |
| 4911 | Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs | $24K | 0.0% | +24.6% | $1,009 |
| 4908 | Transfers (decalcomanias) | $615 | 0.0% | – | $23 |
| 4910 | Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks | $380 | 0.0% | – | $116 |
| 4902 | Newspapers, journals and periodicals, etc. | $372 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 4909 | Printed or illustrated postcards, etc. | $256 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
See also: Printed books, newspapers and pictures to all countries · all exports to Uzbekistan