Barcode Country Codes List (2024 Update)

In this article, we will delve into the current list of barcode country codes used worldwide. Read on to learn more.  

What are Barcode Country Codes?

Barcode country codes are a set of numbers found at the beginning of barcodes on products. They serve as a simple way to indicate where a product was made or where it's going. This helps businesses keep track of their products and helps customs and authorities ensure that products meet local regulations when they cross borders.

Example: A barcode starts with the numbers "690-692", indicating it's from China. By checking the beginning of the barcode, a business can quickly determine the product's country of origin.

EAN and UPC Country Codes

Two of the most widely used barcode systems are the European Article Number (EAN) and the Universal Product Code (UPC). These systems employ country codes as part of their barcode structure to indicate the country of origin or the issuing authority. Here's a breakdown of how these country codes work:

EAN Country Codes:

The EAN barcode system, developed in Europe and now widely used globally, utilizes a 13-digit code. The first three digits of this code represent the country or region of origin. This helps in identifying where the product was manufactured or first introduced into the market. Below is an updated list of EAN barcode country codes.

• 100 – 139: United States 
• 200 – 299: Restricted distribution 
• 300 – 379: France and Monaco 
• 380: Bulgaria 
• 383: Slovenia 
• 385: Croatia 
• 387: Bosnia and Herzegovina 
• 389: Montenegro 
• 400 – 440: Germany 
• 450 – 459: Japan 
• 460 – 469: Russia 
• 470: Kyrgyzstan 
• 471: Taiwan 
• 474: Estonia 
• 475: Latvia 
• 476: Azerbaijan 
• 477: Lithuania 
• 478: Uzbekistan 
• 479: Sri Lanka 
• 480: Philippines 
• 481: Belarus 
• 482: Ukraine 
• 484: Moldova 
• 485: Armenia 
• 486: Georgia 
• 487: Kazakhstan 
• 488: Tajikistan 
• 489: Hong Kong
• 490 – 499: Japan 
• 500 – 509: United Kingdom 
• 520 – 521: Greece 
• 528: Lebanon 
• 529: Cyprus 
• 530: Albania 
• 531: Macedonia 
• 535: Malta 
• 539: Ireland 
• 540 – 549: Belgium and Luxembourg 
• 560: Portugal 
• 569: Iceland 
• 570 – 579: Denmark, Faroe Islands and Greenland 
• 590: Poland 
• 594: Romania 
• 599: Hungary 
• 600 – 601: South Africa 
• 603: Ghana 
• 604: Senegal 
• 608: Bahrain 
• 609: Mauritius 
• 611: Morocco 
• 613: Algeria 
• 615: Nigeria 
• 616: Kenya 
• 618: Côte d’Ivoire 
• 619: Tunisia 
• 621: Syria 
• 622: Egypt 
• 624: Libya 
• 625: Jordan 
• 626: Iran 
• 627: Kuwait 
• 628: Saudi Arabia 
• 629: United Arab Emirates 
• 640 – 649: Finland 
• 690 – 695: China 
• 700 – 709: Norway 
• 729: Israel 
• 730 – 739: Sweden 
• 740: Guatemala 
• 741: El Salvador 
• 742: Honduras 
• 743: Nicaragua 
• 744: Costa Rica 
• 745: Panama 
• 746: Dominican Republic 
• 750: Mexico 
• 754 – 755: Canada 
• 759: Venezuela 
• 760 – 769: Switzerland and Liechtenstein 
• 770 – 771: Colombia 
• 773: Uruguay 
• 775: Peru 
• 777: Bolivia 
• 779: Argentina 
• 780: Chile 
• 784: Paraguay 
• 785: Peru 
• 786: Ecuador 
• 789 – 790: Brazil 
• 800 – 839: Italy, San Marino and Vatican City 
• 840 – 849: Spain and Andorra 
• 850: Cuba 
• 858: Slovakia 
• 859: Czech Republic 
• 860: Serbia 
• 865: Mongolia 
• 867: North Korea 
• 868 – 869: Turkey 
• 870 – 879: Netherlands 
• 880: South Korea 
• 884: Cambodia 
• 885: Thailand 
• 888: Singapore 
• 890: India 
• 893: Vietnam 
• 896: Pakistan 
• 899: Indonesia 
• 900 – 919: Austria 
• 930 – 939: Australia 
• 940 – 949: New Zealand 
• 950: GS1 Global Office: Special applications 
• 951: EPCglobal: Special applications 
• 955: Malaysia 
• 958: Macau 
• 960 – 969: GS1 Global Office: GTIN-8 allocations 
• 977: Serial publications (ISSN) 
• 978 – 979: Bookland (ISBN) – 979 formerly used for sheet music 
• 980: Refund receipts 
• 981 – 984: GS1 coupon identification for common currency areas 
• 990 – 999: Coupon identification

UPC Country Codes:

The UPC system, primarily used in North America, employs a 12-digit barcode structure. Similar to EAN, the first few digits of a UPC barcode represent the country or region of origin. Below is an updated list of UPC barcode country codes.

• 000 – 019: United States and Canada 
• 020 – 029: Restricted distribution 
• 030 – 039: United States drugs (National Drug Code) 
• 040 – 049: Used to issue restricted circulation numbers within a geographic region 
• 050 – 059: Reserved for future use 
• 060 – 099: United States and Canada 

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As global trade continues to expand, these codes will remain a fundamental tool for businesses and governments worldwide. We hope our article has now left you with a better understanding of barcode country codes.

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