China - Printed Or Illustrated Postcards And Printed Cards - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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China - Printed Or Illustrated Postcards And Printed Cards - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Postcard Price in China - 2023

Contents:

  1. Postcard Price in China (FOB) - 2023
  2. Postcard Price in China (CIF) - 2023
  3. Postcard Exports in China
  4. Postcard Imports in China

Postcard Price in China (FOB) - 2023

The average postcard export price stood at $4,692 per ton in August 2023, stabilizing at the previous month. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in October 2022 when the average export price increased by 18% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $7,249 per ton in March 2023; however, from April 2023 to August 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was Germany ($9,362 per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($3,786 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Postcard Price in China (CIF) - 2023

In September 2023, the average postcard import price amounted to $8,649 per ton, surging by 16% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2023 when the average import price increased by 147% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $42,226 per ton in November 2022; however, from December 2022 to September 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($110K per ton), while the price for Germany ($1,623 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+14.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Postcard Exports in China

In 2022, the amount of printed or illustrated postcards and printed cards exported from China declined to 91K tons, dropping by -6.8% compared with the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 5.4%.

In value terms, postcard exports declined modestly to $548M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 11% against the previous year.

Export of Postcard in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States363241274278-8.5%
United Kingdom143115129102-10.7%
Germany18.315.818.421.14.9%
Netherlands23.820.724.820.6-4.7%
Australia17.215.118.419.33.9%
Japan17.613.615.718.51.7%
Canada15.015.612.813.9-2.5%
Belgium19.010.79.112.2-13.7%
Others70.552.153.863.2-3.6%
Total687500556548-7.3%

Top Export Markets for Postcard from China in 2022:

  1. United States (45.2K tons)
  2. United Kingdom (19.7K tons)
  3. Netherlands (4.1K tons)
  4. Australia (3.4K tons)
  5. Canada (3.3K tons)
  6. Germany (2.3K tons)
  7. Belgium (1.9K tons)
  8. Japan (1.6K tons)

Postcard Imports in China

In 2022, the amount of printed or illustrated postcards and printed cards imported into China expanded notably to 125 tons, growing by 9.4% on 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, postcard imports surged to $4M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +17.8% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +70.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 48%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Import of Postcard in China (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Italy7205211,1621,63231.4%
France2453177041,03261.5%
South Korea77.632.244.723544.7%
Japan237339205192-6.8%
Vietnam44.224.330413745.8%
United States29115020897.2-30.6%
Canada9.83.55.651.874.2%
Germany79.346.485.241.0-19.7%
Hong Kong SAR256N/AN/AN/A0%
Taiwan (Chinese)167N/AN/AN/A0%
Others32891675859221.8%
Total2,4552,3493,4774,01017.8%

Top Suppliers of Postcard to China in 2022:

  1. South Korea (33.9 tons)
  2. Italy (26.7 tons)
  3. Vietnam (12.5 tons)
  4. France (11.2 tons)
  5. Japan (9.9 tons)
  6. Germany (3.4 tons)
  7. Canada (3.1 tons)
  8. United States (2.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

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  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
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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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