Key Market Indicators
Korean newspaper exports are projected to plummet to approximately $764,000 by 2028, down from nearly $1.88 million in 2023. This represents an average annual decline of 14.3%. The export figures have been falling steadily since 1993, showing an average yearly decrease of 9.1%. In 2023, Korea ranked 35th in newspaper exports, with Austria surpassing it at $1.88 million. Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States held the second, third, and fourth spots, respectively. Meanwhile, Korean newspaper imports are expected to decline to around $3.12 million by 2028, from about $6.55 million in 2023. This marks an average annual decrease of 11.8%. The country's demand for imported newspapers has been on a downward trend since 1993, with an average yearly drop of 8%.