Czech Republic: Postcard Market 2024

Postcard Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2022, the Czech postcard market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Postcard consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Postcard Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, postcard production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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Postcard Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of printed or illustrated postcards and printed cards increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a noticeable setback. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, postcard exports stood at $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for postcard exports from the Czech Republic, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, postcard exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovakia (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for printed or illustrated postcards and printed cards exports from the Czech Republic, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovakia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average postcard export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, posted temperate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($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 Austria (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Postcard Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, supplies from abroad of printed or illustrated postcards and printed cards increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a pronounced slump. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, postcard imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), China (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) were the main suppliers of postcard imports to the Czech Republic, together comprising X% of total imports. Vietnam, Poland and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest postcard suppliers to the Czech Republic were China ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, Vietnam and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average postcard import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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