United Kingdom - Letter Cards, Plain Postcards And Correspondence Cards - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Contents:
- Plain Postcard Price in the UK (CIF) - 2022
- Plain Postcard Price in the UK (FOB) - 2022
- Plain Postcard Imports in the UK
- Plain Postcard Exports in the UK
Plain Postcard Price in the UK (CIF) - 2022
The average plain postcard import price stood at $4,784 per ton in 2022, picking up by 25% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 27% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $6,358 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($8,570 per ton), while the price for Hong Kong SAR ($2,595 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
Plain Postcard Price in the UK (FOB) - 2022
The average plain postcard export price stood at $16,643 per ton in 2022, picking up by 3.2% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% 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 decreased by -11.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 29%. The export price peaked at $18,824 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was British Virgin Islands ($45,567 per ton), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($5,758 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 Gibraltar (+14.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Plain Postcard Imports in the UK
In 2022, overseas purchases of letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards decreased by -20.9% to 935 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 23%.
In value terms, plain postcard imports contracted to $4.5M in 2022. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 9.9%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $5M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.
| Import of Plain Postcard in the UK (Thousand USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| China | 2,357 | 3,558 | 2,819 | 3,202 | 10.8% |
| United States | 592 | 502 | 642 | 389 | -13.1% |
| Hong Kong SAR | 343 | 45.7 | 47.6 | 303 | -4.0% |
| India | 36.5 | 5.0 | 253 | 162 | 64.3% |
| France | 324 | 132 | 72.6 | 39.3 | -50.5% |
| Germany | 281 | 155 | 176 | 28.4 | -53.4% |
| Ireland | 228 | 353 | 80.4 | 14.6 | -60.0% |
| Others | 396 | 260 | 430 | 333 | -5.6% |
| Total | 4,558 | 5,011 | 4,521 | 4,472 | -0.6% |
Top Suppliers of Plain Postcard to the UK in 2022:
- China (640.1 tons)
- Hong Kong SAR (116.8 tons)
- United States (96.7 tons)
- India (49.0 tons)
- Germany (3.3 tons)
- France (3.1 tons)
- Ireland (1.3 tons)
Plain Postcard Exports in the UK
Plain postcard exports from the UK declined sharply to 166 tons in 2022, waning by -18.5% against the year before. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 22%.
In value terms, plain postcard exports contracted remarkably to $2.8M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 4.3% against the previous year.
| Export of Plain Postcard in the UK (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| United States | 1,084 | 416 | 1,395 | 1,260 | 5.1% |
| Ireland | 196 | 136 | 111 | 298 | 15.0% |
| British Virgin Islands | N/A | 227 | 49.2 | 184 | -10.0% |
| Belgium | 131 | 98.0 | 92.3 | 141 | 2.5% |
| France | 658 | 472 | 144 | 109 | -45.1% |
| Netherlands | 200 | 99.6 | 277 | 95.8 | -21.8% |
| Spain | 34.4 | 13.0 | 13.2 | 61.1 | 21.1% |
| Hong Kong SAR | 111 | 47.6 | 35.6 | 60.0 | -18.5% |
| Poland | 214 | 177 | 46.4 | 37.8 | -43.9% |
| Czech Republic | 94.5 | 53.0 | 8.2 | 37.4 | -26.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | 99.3 | 70.7 | 149 | 30.6 | -32.5% |
| Germany | 375 | 227 | 130 | 25.8 | -59.0% |
| Gibraltar | 144 | 20.9 | 3.3 | 5.4 | -66.5% |
| Others | 1,070 | 1,085 | 824 | 408 | -27.5% |
| Total | 4,413 | 3,143 | 3,278 | 2,755 | -14.5% |
Top Export Markets for Plain Postcard from the UK in 2022:
- Ireland (51.7 tons)
- United States (42.8 tons)
- France (10.9 tons)
- Belgium (10.5 tons)
- Spain (9.0 tons)
- Netherlands (7.1 tons)
- British Virgin Islands (4.0 tons)
- Hong Kong SAR (3.8 tons)
- United Arab Emirates (3.6 tons)
- Czech Republic (2.5 tons)
- Poland (2.5 tons)
- Germany (2.0 tons)
- Gibraltar (0.3 tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plain postcard market in the UK. 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:
- United Kingdom
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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