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Ireland: Postcard Market 2024

Postcard Market Size in Ireland

After three years of decline, the Irish postcard market increased by 172% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a buoyant increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Postcard Exports

Exports from Ireland

Postcard exports from Ireland soared to X tons in 2021, growing by 317% against the year before. In general, exports, however, recorded a noticeable contraction. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, postcard exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw buoyant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for postcard exports from Ireland, with a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, postcard exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK totaled +10.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (+101.4% per year) and the United States (+5.8% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for printed or illustrated postcards and printed cards exports from Ireland, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by India, with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK totaled +14.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+11.6% per year) and India (+82.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average postcard export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -10.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 104% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Postcard Imports

Imports into Ireland

Postcard imports into Ireland skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 126% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, postcard imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a prominent expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Hong Kong SAR (X tons) were the main suppliers of postcard imports to Ireland, together comprising 99% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Hong Kong SAR (with a CAGR of +43.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), the UK ($X) and Hong Kong SAR ($X) appeared to be the largest postcard suppliers to Ireland, together accounting for 97% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong SAR, with a CAGR of +35.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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 2021, growing by 41% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 71%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: 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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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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 country with the largest volume of postcard consumption was China, accounting for 29% of total volume. Moreover, postcard consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the UK, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the U.S., with a 13% share.

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

China constituted the country with the largest volume of postcard production, accounting for 81% of total volume. Moreover, postcard production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Hong Kong SAR, more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Mexico, with a 5% share.

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

In value terms, the UK constituted the largest supplier of postcard to Ireland, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China, with a 22% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the UK remains the key foreign market for postcard exports from Ireland, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the U.S., with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 17% share.

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

In 2020, the average postcard export price amounted to $23,627 per ton, jumping by 77% against the previous year.

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

The average postcard import price stood at $6,184 per ton in 2020, which is down by -40.4% against the previous year.

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

Ireland

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Ireland
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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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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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
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5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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3. 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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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
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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