Luxembourg: Plain Postcard Market 2024

Plain Postcard Market Size in Luxembourg

The Luxembourg plain postcard market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2023, after two years of decline. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Plain Postcard Exports

Exports from Luxembourg

In 2023, shipments abroad of letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards decreased by X% to X kg, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports showed a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plain postcard exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2023. Overall, exports showed a sharp descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X kg), the UK (X kg) and Belgium (X kg) were the main destinations of plain postcard exports from Luxembourg, with a combined X% share of total exports. Singapore, Germany and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Singapore (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, France ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards exports from Luxembourg, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Singapore, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to France amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Singapore (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average plain postcard export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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 2023, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Plain Postcard Imports

Imports into Luxembourg

In 2023, imports of letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards into Luxembourg skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, plain postcard imports rose rapidly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest plain postcard supplier to Luxembourg, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, plain postcard imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards to Luxembourg, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average plain postcard import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, 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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform