T3 · Product exporter position

USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands exports of Printed matter: books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter n.e.c. in item no. 4901.10 or 4901.91 (HS 490199)

See where USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands stands in printed matter: books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter n.e.c. in item no. 4901.10 or 4901.91: export scale, destination breadth, market position, growth, and reported trade history.

Exporter USAHS6 490199Latest year 2024Declining

Latest exports

$1.6BLatest observed lane total

Destination markets

181Reported active markets

Three-year growth

-5.9%Annualized change

Destination HHI

1,650Destination concentration

Weighted share

37.8%Reported market position

Exporter evidence

How strong is USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in Printed matter: books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter n.e.c. in item no. 4901.10 or 4901.91?

Reported exporter totals and calculated indicators for HS 490199. Values retain their observed coverage period.

Exporter scale

Latest exports$1.6B
Current 2024 exports$1.6B
Three-year average$1.7B
Historical peak$3.3B

Market position

Active destinations181
Destination HHI1,650
Weighted share37.8%
Share change-1.4 pp

Competitiveness

Three-year growth-5.9%
Volatility0.3
Maximum drawdown54.5%
TrendDeclining
MeasureValueWhat it describes
ExporterUSA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsCountry represented by this profile
Latest observed exports$1.6BSum of latest observed destination-lane values
Current 2024 exports$1.6BCommon-year comparison where reported
Three-year growth-5.9%Annualized change in exporter totals
Five-year growth-4.8%Annualized change in exporter totals
Leading destinationCANDestination with the largest observed export value
Leading destination share36.1%Share of observed exporter totals
Destination concentration1,650HHI across destination markets
Weighted share change-1.4 ppValue-weighted latest change in market share
Limited-history lanes1.5%Share of lanes with shorter history

Destination markets

Where does USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands sell printed matter: books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter n.e.c. in item no. 4901.10 or 4901.91?

Leading destination observations ranked by reported export value, with market position and access context.

DestinationLatest exportsMarket shareGrowthAccessSignal
Canada$561.7M64.2%-6.7%FTA reportedStable
United Kingdom$220.8M32.9%-9.6%Not reportedStable
Mexico$117.4M40.1%+2.8%FTA reportedStable
Germany$99.7M8.2%-9.3%0.1% tariffStable
Australia$56.7M21.5%-12%FTA reportedStable
Saudi Arabia$33.9M29%+14.5%0.1% tariffGrowing
Netherlands$32.5M8.7%+4.3%0.1% tariffStable
China$29.9M11.3%-14.5%0.3% tariffGrowing
Singapore$25.5M23.1%+1.8%FTA reportedStable
Republic of Korea$23.8M30.3%-12.9%FTA reportedStable

Destination

Canada

Latest exports
$561.7M
Market share
64.2%
Growth
-6.7%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Stable

Destination

United Kingdom

Latest exports
$220.8M
Market share
32.9%
Growth
-9.6%
Access
Not reported
Signal
Stable

Destination

Mexico

Latest exports
$117.4M
Market share
40.1%
Growth
+2.8%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Stable

Destination

Germany

Latest exports
$99.7M
Market share
8.2%
Growth
-9.3%
Access
0.1% tariff
Signal
Stable

Destination

Australia

Latest exports
$56.7M
Market share
21.5%
Growth
-12%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Stable

Destination

Saudi Arabia

Latest exports
$33.9M
Market share
29%
Growth
+14.5%
Access
0.1% tariff
Signal
Growing

Destination

Netherlands

Latest exports
$32.5M
Market share
8.7%
Growth
+4.3%
Access
0.1% tariff
Signal
Stable

Destination

China

Latest exports
$29.9M
Market share
11.3%
Growth
-14.5%
Access
0.3% tariff
Signal
Growing

Destination

Singapore

Latest exports
$25.5M
Market share
23.1%
Growth
+1.8%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Stable

Destination

Republic of Korea

Latest exports
$23.8M
Market share
30.3%
Growth
-12.9%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Stable

Price intelligence

How does USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands's price position vary?

Price comparisons are shown where market-level unit-value observations are available. They describe reported trade values and quantities, not quoted selling prices.

Highest reported price

Finland: $307.4K / ton.

Lowest reported price

Central African Republic: $228.6 / ton.

Median price

$11.6K / ton across reported markets.

Export trend

Reported export history

Annual observations for USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands and HS 490199 where available.

YearExportsYear-on-year changeActive destinations
2010$2.4B+3.5%189
2011$2.5B+3.3%190
2012$2.4B-1.4%192
2013$2.3B-5%193
2014$2.3B-2.3%189
2015$2.2B-3.9%193
2016$2.1B-3.2%190
2017$2.1B+0.9%185
2018$2.1B-0.1%187
2019$2.0B-6.4%190
2020$1.7B-12.8%187
2021$1.9B+7.5%181
2022$1.8B-4%183
2023$1.6B-8.1%186
2024$1.6B-5.6%181

Exporter context

USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands economy and trade network

The exporter profile adds country-level trade and structural context to the selected product position. These indicators describe the country overall and are not limited to HS 490199.

USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands has reported exports of $1.9T and a trade balance of -$1.3T in 2024.

Available structural indicators include 25.3% trade openness, 21.9% investment, and 270 active trade partners.

Reported values

Export totals and destination values describe reported merchandise trade for the stated exporter, HS6 classification, and available year.

Calculated indicators

Growth, concentration, weighted share, volatility, drawdown, and price comparisons are calculated from reported observations.

Coverage

Missing values remain “Not reported”. Country-level indicators are presented separately from product-level observations.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands printed matter: books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter n.e.c. in item no. 4901.10 or 4901.91 exports

Quick answers based on the figures and coverage shown on this page.

How strong is this exporter?

Use latest exports, destination breadth, growth, concentration, and weighted share together rather than relying on one measure.

Which markets are most important?

The destination table ranks reported markets by the latest observed export value.

Does the price section show quotes?

No. It summarizes reported trade value and quantity observations converted to unit values.

What should be checked next?

Compare this exporter with buyer markets, corridors, and the product overview before making a commercial decision.