49Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans
印刷した書籍、新聞、絵画その他の印刷物並びに手書き文書、タイプ文書、設計図及び図案
HS code 49 is a Chapter (2-digit) classification number. In Japan's trade statistics (published by Ministry of Finance), it represents import/export items classified as “Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans”. This code has 5 subcategories defined below it.
Latest trade statistics
In May 2026, Japan's imports under HS code 49 (Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans) totaled ¥5B (YoY -0.7%), with a volume of 989,366 NO at about ¥5,509/NO. The top import sources are People's Republic of China (39.4%), United States of America (14.5%), Republic of Korea (10.1%). Exports totaled ¥6B (YoY +34.0%), with a volume of 4,838,213 NO at about ¥1,261/NO. The top export destinations are People's Republic of China (27.2%), United States of America (20.6%), Taiwan (7.0%).
Top export destinations (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | People's Republic of China | ¥17B | 27.2% | 3,114,723 | ¥5,399 |
| 2 | United States of America | ¥13B | 20.6% | 2,909,171 | ¥4,368 |
| 3 | Taiwan | ¥4B | 7.0% | 1,781,637 | ¥2,437 |
| 4 | Republic of Korea | ¥4B | 5.9% | 3,674,310 | ¥984 |
| 5 | Hong Kong | ¥3B | 5.0% | 2,311,974 | ¥1,336 |
Top import sources (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | People's Republic of China | ¥31B | 39.4% | 14,271,873 | ¥2,141 |
| 2 | United States of America | ¥11B | 14.5% | 661,776 | ¥16,972 |
| 3 | Republic of Korea | ¥8B | 10.1% | 686,222 | ¥11,459 |
| 4 | Singapore | ¥7B | 9.6% | 335,453 | ¥22,172 |
| 5 | Germany | ¥4B | 4.7% | 4,405 | ¥827,467 |
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