Publishing activities

NACE v2.0 Code: J58

About publishing activities

NACE code 58 covers publishing activities, which play a vital role in the dissemination of information, knowledge, and creative content across various media platforms. This industry encompasses the publishing of books, newspapers, magazines, and other printed materials, as well as the digital publishing of online content. As a key component of the broader information and communication sector, publishing activities contribute significantly to the cultural, educational, and economic fabric of societies around the world.

Production process

The publishing industry utilizes a range of production techniques to create and distribute its outputs. This typically involves the acquisition of content from authors, editors, and other contributors, followed by the editing, design, and layout of the material. Modern publishing also relies heavily on digital technologies, such as content management systems, e-book platforms, and online distribution channels, to reach a wider audience.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for publishing activities include intellectual property (such as manuscripts and creative works), skilled labor (including writers, editors, and graphic designers), printing and binding equipment, and distribution networks (both physical and digital). Additionally, publishers often rely on various support services, such as marketing, advertising, and logistics, to effectively bring their products to market.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the publishing industry are books, newspapers, magazines, and other printed materials, as well as digital content such as e-books, online articles, and multimedia publications. These outputs are consumed by a wide range of industries, including 47 Retail trade, 85 Education, 90 Creative, arts and entertainment activities, and 93 Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities.

Revisions to 58

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. The most recent 1 version of this code (58) is in the NACE v2.1 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 58 ( NACE v2.0).

Newer versions

Related ISIC Codes

These isic codes are related to this econ code: (58).

ISIC code ISIC Version ISIC title
58ISIC v4.0Publishing activities

Family tree for publishing activities

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    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/J'>J: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/J/58'>58: Publishing activities</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/J/59'>59: Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/J/60'>60: Programming and broadcasting activities</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/J/61'>61: Telecommunications</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/J/62'>62: Computer programming, consultancy and related activities</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/J/63'>63: Information service activities</a>"]

    B --> H["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/J/58/1'>58.1: Publishing of books, periodicals and other publishing activities</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/J/58/2'>58.2: Software publishing</a>"]


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