China - Letter Cards, Plain Postcards And Correspondence Cards - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingChina's Plain Postcard Exports Jump 11% to Reach $13M in 2023
China Plain Postcard Exports
In 2023, exports of letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards from China fell to 1.4K tons, shrinking by -5.1% on 2022 figures. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 5.3K tons. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, plain postcard exports expanded significantly to $13M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Over the period under review, exports saw a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $20M in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Plain Postcard in China (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| United States | 9.3 | 13.1 | 8.9 | 8.1 | 7.4 | 6.1 | 3.6 | 2.8 | 3.5 | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| Australia | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 1.7 | 2.0 |
| Malaysia | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 | N/A | N/A | 0.2 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 1.8 |
| Singapore | 0.7 | 0.1 | N/A | N/A | 0.1 | 0.1 | N/A | 0.2 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| United Kingdom | 1.4 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Hong Kong | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
| Netherlands | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Japan | 1.8 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| Others | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 2.9 |
| Total | 16.6 | 19.9 | 13.7 | 12.1 | 12.0 | 10.2 | 7.1 | 6.6 | 9.0 | 11.6 | 12.8 |
Exports by Country
the United States (418 tons) was the main destination for plain postcard exports from China, accounting for a 30% share of total exports. Moreover, plain postcard exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (162 tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (122 tons), with an 8.9% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States amounted to -17.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (-10.8% per year) and the Netherlands (+29.5% per year).
In value terms, the largest markets for plain postcard exported from China were the United States ($2.5M), Australia ($2M) and Malaysia ($1.8M), together comprising 50% of total exports.
Malaysia, with a CAGR of +53.8%, saw 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 more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the plain postcard price amounted to $9,291 per ton (FOB, China), with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when the average export price increased by 49%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($50,850 per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($2,257 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malaysia (+26.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plain postcard market in China. 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:
- Prodcom 17231250 - Letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards of paper or paperboard
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
