4902Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material:
新聞、雑誌その他の定期刊行物（挿絵を有するか有しないか又は広告を含んでいるかいないかを問わない。）
HS code 4902 is a Heading (4-digit) classification number. In Japan's trade statistics (published by Ministry of Finance), it represents import/export items classified as “Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material:”. This code has 2 subcategories defined below it.
Latest trade statistics
In May 2026, Japan's imports under HS code 4902 (Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material:) totaled ¥97M (YoY -20.7%), with a volume of 147,254 NO at about ¥662/NO. The top import sources are United States of America (37.0%), People's Republic of China (25.0%), Singapore (14.7%). Exports totaled ¥193M (YoY +33.5%), with a volume of 949,953 NO at about ¥203/NO. The top export destinations are Taiwan (21.9%), Republic of Korea (21.2%), Hong Kong (14.1%).
Top export destinations (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taiwan | ¥411M | 21.9% | 823,222 NO | ¥500/NO |
| 2 | Republic of Korea | ¥398M | 21.2% | 2,669,402 NO | ¥149/NO |
| 3 | Hong Kong | ¥266M | 14.1% | 561,143 NO | ¥474/NO |
| 4 | People's Republic of China | ¥229M | 12.2% | 239,206 NO | ¥956/NO |
| 5 | United States of America | ¥154M | 8.2% | 143,763 NO | ¥1,070/NO |
Top import sources (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States of America | ¥524M | 37.0% | 531,534 NO | ¥985/NO |
| 2 | People's Republic of China | ¥354M | 25.0% | 1,689,498 NO | ¥209/NO |
| 3 | Singapore | ¥208M | 14.7% | 334,498 NO | ¥622/NO |
| 4 | United Kingdom | ¥89M | 6.3% | 70,144 NO | ¥1,265/NO |
| 5 | Republic of Korea | ¥82M | 5.8% | 146,665 NO | ¥561/NO |
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