Key Market Indicators
Montenegro's newspaper export market is projected to grow steadily over the next five years. By 2028, exports are expected to reach approximately $1.8 million, up from around $1.7 million in 2023. This represents an average annual growth rate of 1.2%. Since 2011, Montenegro's newspaper supply has increased by an average of 3.1% each year. In 2023, the country ranked 38th worldwide in newspaper exports, with El Salvador surpassing it with the same export value of $1.7 million. Leading the global ranking were Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States, occupying the second, third, and fourth spots, respectively. On the import side, Montenegro's newspaper market is set for a significant decline. Imports are projected to fall to approximately $1.5 million by 2028, down from about $3.4 million in 2023. This decline represents an average annual decrease of 12.8%. The demand for imported newspapers in Montenegro has been on a downward trend since 2011, decreasing by an average of 8.5% per year.
