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

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Plain Postcard Price in Switzerland - 2023

Plain Postcard Price in Switzerland (CIF) - 2023

The average plain postcard import price stood at $34,327 per ton in August 2023, jumping by 185% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild curtailment. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $38,649 per ton in August 2022; however, from September 2022 to August 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was Italy ($97,962 per ton), while the price for France ($12,102 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+17.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plain Postcard Price in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average plain postcard export price amounted to $22,984 per ton, which is down by -47.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 59%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $43,852 per ton, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($67,543 per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($15,334 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 the UK (+13.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plain Postcard Imports in Switzerland

In 2022, the amount of letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards imported into Switzerland declined sharply to 76 tons, waning by -55% against the year before. In general, imports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 235% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 170 tons, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, plain postcard imports shrank significantly to $1.5M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 294% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $3.8M, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Import of Plain Postcard in Switzerland (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Italy	255	97.9	239	492	24.5%
Germany	476	374	444	395	-6.0%
China	68.8	135	2,644	275	58.7%
Vietnam	53.8	54.2	88.9	104	24.6%
France	31.5	99.4	130	73.3	32.5%
United Kingdom	66.1	69.2	78.3	62.9	-1.6%
United States	50.9	50.0	71.7	57.4	4.1%
Netherlands	30.7	20.3	17.2	12.6	-25.7%
Austria	44.9	14.1	11.3	7.1	-45.9%
Others	71.9	57.2	104	46.7	-13.4%
Total	1,150	972	3,828	1,525	9.9%

Top Suppliers of Plain Postcard to Switzerland in 2022:

Germany (31.2 tons)
China (19.0 tons)
Italy (8.8 tons)
Vietnam (5.1 tons)
France (3.4 tons)
United Kingdom (3.3 tons)
United States (1.5 tons)
Netherlands (0.5 tons)
Austria (0.5 tons)

Plain Postcard Exports in Switzerland

For the third consecutive year, Switzerland recorded decline in overseas shipments of letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, which decreased by -6.9% to 30 tons in 2022. Overall, exports faced a deep contraction.

In value terms, plain postcard exports contracted notably to $684K in 2022. In general, exports saw a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 39%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $1.4M, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Export of Plain Postcard in Switzerland (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	1,078	649	651	300	-34.7%
United States	26.6	19.2	329	66.0	35.4%
Austria	19.1	12.6	65.4	66.0	51.2%
China	5.5	27.3	22.0	38.3	91.0%
Hong Kong SAR	2.3	13.2	46.8	36.4	151.1%
Italy	76.4	11.4	30.4	35.4	-22.6%
France	25.6	20.9	100	20.8	-6.7%
Japan	10.2	88.9	24.3	10.9	2.2%
Others	87.4	165	133	110	8.0%
Total	1,331	1,007	1,402	684	-19.9%

Top Export Markets for Plain Postcard from Switzerland in 2022:

Germany (16.1 tons)
Austria (4.3 tons)
Italy (2.0 tons)
United States (1.3 tons)
France (1.1 tons)
China (1.0 tons)
Hong Kong SAR (0.5 tons)
Japan (0.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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

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Switzerland

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17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
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23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
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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