4901Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets:
印刷した書籍、小冊子、リーフレットその他これらに類する印刷物（単一シートのものであるかないかを問わない。）
HS code 4901 is a Heading (4-digit) classification number. In Japan's trade statistics (published by Ministry of Finance), it represents import/export items classified as “Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets:”. This code has 3 subcategories defined below it.
Latest trade statistics
In May 2026, Japan's imports under HS code 4901 (Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets:) totaled ¥1B (YoY +27.7%), with a volume of 879 NO at about ¥1,362,793/NO. The top import sources are People's Republic of China (22.9%), United States of America (19.0%), United Kingdom (15.3%). Exports totaled ¥3B (YoY +83.0%), with a volume of 3,873,167 NO at about ¥654/NO. The top export destinations are United States of America (31.1%), People's Republic of China (15.7%), Germany (6.8%).
Top export destinations (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States of America | ¥6B | 31.1% | 2,758,919 NO | ¥2,252/NO |
| 2 | People's Republic of China | ¥3B | 15.7% | 2,875,173 NO | ¥1,094/NO |
| 3 | Germany | ¥1B | 6.8% | 708,293 NO | ¥1,917/NO |
| 4 | Taiwan | ¥1B | 6.6% | 949,825 NO | ¥1,385/NO |
| 5 | Thailand | ¥970M | 4.9% | 897,818 NO | ¥1,081/NO |
Top import sources (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | People's Republic of China | ¥4B | 22.9% | 1,622 NO | ¥2,239,655/NO |
| 2 | United States of America | ¥3B | 19.0% | 1,200 NO | ¥2,512,474/NO |
| 3 | United Kingdom | ¥2B | 15.3% | 6,088 NO | ¥398,856/NO |
| 4 | Republic of Korea | ¥2B | 10.8% | 657,473 KG | ¥2,613/KG |
| 5 | Germany | ¥721M | 4.5% | 68,459 KG | ¥10,526/KG |
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