Printed dictionaries and encyclopaedias exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of printed dictionaries and encyclopaedias by the United States reached $5.6 million in 2024 (804 tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 122 countries. Value rose 23% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $13.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.6M | 804 t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 687 t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 523 t |
| 2021 | $13.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 642 t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 467 t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 477 t |
| 2017 | $8.4M | 733 t |
Where the United States exports printed dictionaries and encyclopaedias to
Most of it went to Mexico (20%), Dominican Republic (19%), Canada (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Dominican Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.1M | 20% |
| Dominican Republic | $1.1M | 19% |
| Canada | $769K | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $669K | 12% |
| Costa Rica | $422K | 7.5% |
| Singapore | $124K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $110K | 2% |
| Honduras | $101K | 1.8% |
| Bahamas | $91K | 1.6% |
| France | $79K | 1.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.97 per kg, close to the world average of $7.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Printed dictionaries and encyclopaedias imports to the United States
Imports of printed dictionaries and encyclopaedias by the United States reached $3.6 million in 2024 (369 tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 189 countries. Most of the value came from India (25%), Malaysia (15%), Australia (13%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+181% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $896K | 25% |
| Malaysia | $529K | 15% |
| Australia | $458K | 13% |
| China | $362K | 10% |
| Germany | $280K | 7.8% |
| United Kingdom | $203K | 5.6% |
| South Korea | $161K | 4.5% |
| Italy | $122K | 3.4% |
| Serbia | $103K | 2.9% |
| Canada | $75K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States printed dictionaries and encyclopaedias exports (HS 4901.91): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 4901.91: Printed matter: dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of printed dictionaries and encyclopaedias exported by the United States?
The United States exported printed dictionaries and encyclopaedias worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 804 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 122 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy printed dictionaries and encyclopaedias from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by the Dominican Republic (19%) and Canada (14%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 91 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 659% on the year.
What is the average export price of printed dictionaries and encyclopaedias per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.97 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $7.44 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of printed dictionaries and encyclopaedias from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.4 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2021 at $13.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.0 million a year.
Does the United States also import printed dictionaries and encyclopaedias?
Yes. The United States imported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, Malaysia and Australia. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for printed dictionaries and encyclopaedias?
The HS code for printed dictionaries and encyclopaedias is subheading 4901.91. It sits in HS chapter 49 (printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4901 page.
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The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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