HS code · 4-digit heading
HS Code 49.02 – Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material
Subheadings under 49.02 2
Top exporters and importers of HS code 4902, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 4902 in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 14% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United Kingdom $327M 15% of world exports
- 2 Germany $316M 14% of world exports
- 3 France $278M 13% of world exports
World total: $2.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $302M 14% of world imports
- 2 Canada $215M 9.9% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $174M 8.0% of world imports
World total: $2.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
Questions about HS 49.02
What is HS code 4902?
HS code 4902 is a 4-digit heading in the Harmonized System that covers: Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 4902?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 4902 in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($327M, 15% of world exports), Germany ($316M) and France ($278M). World exports came to about $2.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 4902?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 4902 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($302M, 14% of world imports), Canada ($215M) and the Netherlands ($174M). World imports came to about $2.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 4902 structured?
HS code 4902 is a 4-digit heading under Chapter 49 of the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (49) identify the chapter, and digits 3-4 (02) specify the heading. This code contains multiple 6-digit subheadings for precise product classification.