EU: Newspaper Market 2024

Newspaper Market Size in the EU

In 2022, the EU newspaper market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after eight years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed a deep slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Newspaper Production in the EU

In value terms, newspaper production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Newspaper Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, shipments abroad of newspapers, journals and periodicals increased by X% to X units, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, newspaper exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the five major exporters of newspapers, journals and periodicals, namely Poland, Germany, Italy, Belgium and Ireland, represented more than two-thirds of total export. It was distantly followed by France (X units), committing a X% share of total exports. The Netherlands (X units), Spain (X units), the Czech Republic (X units), Hungary (X units), Estonia (X units) and Slovakia (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Ireland (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while Ireland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Newspaper Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, the amount of newspapers, journals and periodicals imported in the European Union expanded significantly to X units, surging by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, newspaper imports rose slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X units), distantly followed by Germany (X units), Ireland (X units), Austria (X units), the Netherlands (X units), Portugal (X units) and the Czech Republic (X units) were the largest importers of newspapers, journals and periodicals, together creating X% of total imports. Sweden (X units), Belgium (X units), Spain (X units), Slovakia (X units), Finland (X units) and Italy (X units) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ireland (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Ireland ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Ireland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per unit, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while France ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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