Publishing of journals and periodicals

NACE v2.1 Code: J58.13

About publishing of journals and periodicals

NACE code 58.13 covers the publishing of journals, magazines, and other periodicals, whether in print or electronic format. This industry plays a vital role in the dissemination of information, news, and analysis across a wide range of topics and sectors. Periodicals published under this code serve as important sources of knowledge, entertainment, and professional development for readers, making significant contributions to the broader economy and society.

Production process

The publishing of journals and periodicals typically involves a multi-step process. This includes the acquisition of content from writers, editors, and other contributors, the layout and design of the publication, and the final printing or digital distribution. Modern publishing techniques often leverage digital technologies to streamline the production and delivery of content to readers.

Production inputs

Key inputs for the publishing of journals and periodicals include editorial staff, writers, and other content creators; graphic designers and layout specialists; printing or digital publishing equipment and software; and distribution channels, whether physical or digital. Additionally, the industry relies on various raw materials, such as paper, ink, and other printing supplies.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the publishing of journals and periodicals industry are the physical or digital publications themselves, which are then consumed by readers across a wide range of industries and sectors. Other NACE codes that may consume the output of this industry include 58.14 Publishing of newspapers, 58.19 Other publishing activities, and 63.91 News agency activities.

Revisions to 58.13

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 58.13. The most recent 1 version of this code (58.13) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 58.13.

Family tree for publishing of journals and periodicals

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A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/J/58'>58: Publishing activities</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/J/58/1'>58.1: Publishing of books, newspapers and other publishing activities, except software publishing</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/J/58/13'>58.13: Publishing of journals and periodicals</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/J/58/11'>58.11: Publishing of books</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/J/58/12'>58.12: Publishing of newspapers</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/J/58/19'>58.19: Other publishing activities, except software publishing</a>"]

    

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