Sri Lanka - Letter Cards, Plain Postcards And Correspondence Cards - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Plain Postcard Price in Sri Lanka - 2021

Contents:

  1. Plain Postcard Price in Sri Lanka (FOB) - 2022
  2. Plain Postcard Price in Sri Lanka (CIF) - 2022
  3. Plain Postcard Exports in Sri Lanka
  4. Plain Postcard Imports in Sri Lanka

Plain Postcard Price in Sri Lanka (FOB) - 2022

The average plain postcard export price stood at $2,623 per ton in 2022, dropping by -61.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 64%. The export price peaked at $12,539 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Maldives ($77,517 per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($1,906 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 Maldives (+20.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Plain Postcard Price in Sri Lanka (CIF) - 2022

The average plain postcard import price stood at $5,606 per ton in 2022, shrinking by -17.1% against the previous year. In general, 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 178%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $6,763 per ton in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

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 Singapore ($13,192 per ton), while the price for Australia ($1,109 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bangladesh (+18.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plain Postcard Exports in Sri Lanka

In 2022, shipments abroad of letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards increased by 4,588% to 111 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plain postcard exports surged to $292K in 2022. In general, exports showed a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Plain Postcard in Sri Lanka (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
India16.321.55.013099.8%
Iran3.45.32.866.5169.4%
Kenya1.83.41.459.1220.2%
Maldives42.011.43.428.8-11.8%
Turkey4.50.80.41.4-32.2%
Others24.812.13.15.8-38.4%
Total92.854.516.129246.5%

Top Export Markets for Plain Postcard from Sri Lanka in 2022:

  1. India (68.4 tons)
  2. Kenya (22.2 tons)
  3. Iran (19.1 tons)
  4. Maldives (0.4 tons)
  5. Turkey (0.3 tons)

Plain Postcard Imports in Sri Lanka

In 2022, purchases abroad of letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards decreased by -14.2% to 1.4 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports faced a significant decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 4.5% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 3.1 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plain postcard imports reduced sharply to $7.9K in 2022. In general, imports showed a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $14K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Import of Plain Postcard in Sri Lanka (USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
South Korea2,5105053003,0276.4%
United Arab Emirates1,8113,6553,9461,769-0.8%
United States5922,3151,6451,17325.6%
Germany10.023.0278468260.4%
Bangladesh1,5212,3161,331349-38.8%
India488710293174-29.1%
China79445610798.0-50.2%
Turkey34016814794.0-34.9%
United Kingdom1,7931,6521,77388.0-63.4%
Singapore1,0611,07214462.0-61.2%
Australia1531122.051.0-30.7%
Others1,1791,2131,121537-23.1%
Total12,25214,19711,0877,890-13.6%

Top Suppliers of Plain Postcard to Sri Lanka in 2022:

  1. United Arab Emirates (456.0 kg)
  2. South Korea (298.0 kg)
  3. United States (165.0 kg)
  4. Germany (152.0 kg)
  5. Bangladesh (90.0 kg)
  6. India (74.0 kg)
  7. Australia (46.0 kg)
  8. China (44.0 kg)
  9. Turkey (36.0 kg)
  10. United Kingdom (6.0 kg)
  11. Singapore (5.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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

Product coverage:

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

Country coverage:

  • Sri Lanka

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Sri Lanka
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    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
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