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Belgium: Postcard Market 2024

Postcard Market Size in Belgium

In 2022, the Belgian postcard market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the fourth year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption saw a deep setback. Postcard consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Postcard Production in Belgium

In value terms, postcard production amounted to less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

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Postcard Exports

Exports from Belgium

Postcard exports from Belgium amounted to X tons in 2022, remaining constant against 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, postcard exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for postcard exports from Belgium, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, postcard exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for postcard exported from Belgium were the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Germany, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average postcard export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X 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 France (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Postcard Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, overseas purchases of printed or illustrated postcards and printed cards were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, postcard imports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest postcard supplier to Belgium, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, postcard imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and the UK ($X) appeared to be the largest postcard suppliers to Belgium, together comprising X% of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average postcard import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded slight growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced remarkably 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 the UK ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for printed or illustrated postcards and printed cards in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2023 were Russia, China and the Netherlands, with a combined 65% share of global consumption. The United States, the UK, Hong Kong SAR and Syrian Arab Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

What are the largest producers of printed or illustrated postcards and printed cards in the world?

The country with the largest volume of postcard production was China, accounting for 47% of total volume. Moreover, postcard production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Russia, twofold. The Netherlands ranked third in terms of total production with a 21% share.

What are the leading suppliers of printed or illustrated postcards and printed cards to Belgium?

In value terms, the largest postcard suppliers to Belgium were China, the Netherlands and the UK, with a combined 58% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of printed or illustrated postcards and printed cards from Belgium?

In value terms, the largest markets for postcard exported from Belgium were the Netherlands, France and Germany, with a combined 64% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for printed or illustrated postcards and printed cards in Belgium?

The average postcard export price stood at $4,307 per ton in 2022, surging by 21% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for printed or illustrated postcards and printed cards in Belgium?

The average postcard import price stood at $10,538 per ton in 2022, falling by -36% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the postcard market in Belgium. 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:

UNCode 32520-0 - Printed or illustrated postcards and printed cards

Country coverage:

Belgium

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Belgium
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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1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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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. 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. 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
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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. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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
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