Turkey: Plain Postcard Market 2024

Plain Postcard Market Size in Turkey

The Turkish plain postcard market was estimated at $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Plain Postcard Production in Turkey

In value terms, plain postcard production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Plain postcard production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Plain Postcard Exports

Exports from Turkey

In 2023, shipments abroad of letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plain postcard exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2023. In general, exports faced a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Serbia (X tons) was the main destination for plain postcard exports from Turkey, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, plain postcard exports to Serbia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Greece (X tons), fourfold. Slovakia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Serbia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Greece (X% per year) and Slovakia (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X), Belgium ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest markets for plain postcard exported from Turkey worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Serbia, France, Greece, Libya, Morocco, Slovakia, Somalia, Switzerland, Israel and Iraq lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Morocco, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average plain postcard export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($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 the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plain Postcard Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2023, supplies from abroad of letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plain postcard imports surged to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild shrinkage. 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 at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of plain postcard to Turkey, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, plain postcard imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Greece (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China (X kg), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Greece (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

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

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average plain postcard import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform