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Belgium - Letter Cards, Plain Postcards And Correspondence Cards - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Plain Postcard Price in Belgium - 2023

Plain Postcard Price in Belgium (CIF) - 2022

The average plain postcard import price stood at $8,225 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -2.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 450% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $13,295 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($15,748 per ton), while the price for Luxembourg ($1,024 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Plain Postcard Price in Belgium (FOB) - 2022

The average plain postcard export price stood at $16,130 per ton in 2022, picking up by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, plain postcard export price increased by +40.2% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 57%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $16,351 per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($30,673 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($5,596 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Australia (+14.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plain Postcard Imports in Belgium

In 2022, approx. 283 tons of letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards were imported into Belgium; picking up by 13% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 522%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 997 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plain postcard imports expanded significantly to $2.3M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +16.0% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +56.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 39%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Import of Plain Postcard in Belgium (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	35.4	531	1,341	1,191	222.8%
Netherlands	457	370	229	526	4.8%
United Kingdom	138	1.0	237	266	24.5%
France	119	348	121	183	15.4%
Czech Republic	N/A	N/A	92.6	85.8	-7.3%
Luxembourg	8.9	8.1	16.3	16.9	23.8%
Germany	665	123	6.5	4.0	-81.8%
Slovakia	N/A	19.4	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	66.6	123	70.0	57.3	-4.9%
Total	1,491	1,524	2,113	2,330	16.0%

Top Suppliers of Plain Postcard to Belgium in 2022:

Netherlands (121.4 tons)
China (75.6 tons)
United Kingdom (37.9 tons)
France (17.8 tons)
Luxembourg (16.5 tons)
Czech Republic (10.2 tons)
Germany (0.5 tons)

Plain Postcard Exports in Belgium

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, when their volume decreased by -24.3% to 51 tons. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 220%.

In value terms, plain postcard exports rose slightly to $823K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 186%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Export of Plain Postcard in Belgium (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
France	53.8	87.3	341	273	71.8%
Italy	0.7	111	53.9	167	520.2%
Germany	81.2	105	145	120	13.9%
United States	1.9	26.9	15.8	37.0	169.0%
Australia	N/A	0.8	0.1	31.2	524.5%
Cyprus	N/A	N/A	2.7	25.6	848.1%
Netherlands	38.7	78.7	64.9	24.1	-14.6%
Spain	3.2	13.1	8.7	14.5	65.5%
Czech Republic	53.7	52.2	1.6	3.0	-61.8%
Others	31.8	284	162	127	58.7%
Total	265	758	796	823	45.9%

Top Export Markets for Plain Postcard from Belgium in 2022:

France (15.5 tons)
Germany (13.1 tons)
Italy (5.4 tons)
Netherlands (4.3 tons)
Spain (2.6 tons)
Cyprus (2.2 tons)
United States (1.5 tons)
Australia (1.2 tons)
Czech Republic (0.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plain postcard market in Belgium. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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Prodcom 17231250 - Letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards of paper or paperboard

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Belgium

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Trade (exports and imports) in Belgium
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15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
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20. Import Prices
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22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023