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

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Plain Postcard Price in Germany - 2023

Plain Postcard Price in Germany (CIF) - 2022

The average plain postcard import price stood at $13,436 per ton in 2022, growing by 1.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 11% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $14,533 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($27,443 per ton), while the price for Poland ($9,326 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+11.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plain Postcard Price in Germany (FOB) - 2023

In July 2023, the average plain postcard export price amounted to $16,370 per ton, with an increase of 52% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price recorded noticeable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2023 when the average export price increased by 102% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $21,647 per ton in February 2023; however, from March 2023 to July 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Poland ($40,784 per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($3,121 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+13.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plain Postcard Imports in Germany

In 2022, imports of letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards into Germany skyrocketed to 672 tons, growing by 73% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plain postcard imports skyrocketed to $9M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Plain Postcard in Germany (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Austria	64.9	69.1	78.5	2,582	241.4%
Czech Republic	214	240	1,235	1,732	100.8%
China	710	899	1,258	1,421	26.0%
Switzerland	1,188	631	617	652	-18.1%
Netherlands	278	367	346	558	26.1%
Vietnam	313	411	363	432	11.3%
Poland	159	214	248	390	34.9%
France	234	248	321	296	8.1%
Italy	174	93.8	72.7	214	7.1%
United Kingdom	185	34.3	131	98.6	-18.9%
Ireland	1,049	971	84.4	18.4	-74.0%
Others	391	260	379	639	17.8%
Total	4,960	4,438	5,135	9,034	22.1%

Top Suppliers of Plain Postcard to Germany in 2022:

Austria (181.8 tons)
China (133.6 tons)
Czech Republic (133.3 tons)
Netherlands (48.2 tons)
Poland (41.9 tons)
France (27.9 tons)
Switzerland (23.7 tons)
Italy (14.5 tons)
Vietnam (12.7 tons)
United Kingdom (7.2 tons)
Ireland (1.0 tons)

Plain Postcard Exports in Germany

In 2022, overseas shipments of letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards were finally on the rise to reach 320 tons after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a noticeable decline.

In value terms, plain postcard exports surged to $3.7M in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a slight contraction.

Export of Plain Postcard in Germany (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Switzerland	460	434	565	654	12.4%
Poland	193	139	245	557	42.4%
Austria	793	724	499	439	-17.9%
France	326	262	262	383	5.5%
Italy	399	298	337	325	-6.6%
Belgium	200	116	172	232	5.1%
Netherlands	209	150	194	231	3.4%
Czech Republic	157	178	119	153	-0.9%
United Kingdom	166	186	207	117	-11.0%
Denmark	34.4	25.3	24.7	86.2	35.8%
Hungary	303	152	27.0	38.2	-49.9%
United Arab Emirates	122	0.2	0.8	6.6	-62.2%
Others	515	298	289	469	-3.1%
Total	3,878	2,964	2,943	3,692	-1.6%

Top Export Markets for Plain Postcard from Germany in 2022:

Czech Republic (62.5 tons)
Poland (57.7 tons)
Switzerland (40.3 tons)
France (31.5 tons)
Italy (24.9 tons)
Austria (24.7 tons)
Belgium (17.6 tons)
Netherlands (14.3 tons)
Hungary (6.2 tons)
Denmark (6.1 tons)
United Kingdom (6.1 tons)
United Arab Emirates (0.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plain postcard market in Germany. 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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Germany

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Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Germany
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23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
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25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
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27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
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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