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U.S.: Playing Cards Market 2024

Playing Cards Market Size in the U.S.

For the third year in a row, the U.S. playing cards market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 27% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption enjoyed a resilient expansion. Playing cards consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Playing Cards Production in the U.S.

In value terms, playing cards production declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, production faced a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 548%. Playing cards production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Playing Cards Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, approx. X tons of playing cards were exported from the United States; rising by 27% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports posted a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 58%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, playing cards exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 122%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of playing cards exports from the United States, together accounting for 36% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +74.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the largest markets for playing cards exported from the United States worldwide, with a combined 39% share of total exports.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +98.9%, 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

The average playing cards export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 2.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 92% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 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 Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 Canada (+24.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Playing Cards Imports

Imports into the U.S.

For the eighth consecutive year, the United States recorded growth in supplies from abroad of playing cards, which increased by 45% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 95% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, playing cards imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Japan (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) were the main suppliers of playing cards imports to the United States, together accounting for 83% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Malaysia (with a CAGR of +63.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of playing cards to the United States, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +16.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (+44.4% per year) and Malaysia (+61.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average playing cards import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -11.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 23%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Japan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+0.0%), 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 playing cards in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China and South Africa.

What are the largest producers of playing cards in the world?

China remains the largest playing cards producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 96% of total volume.

What are the leading suppliers of playing cards to the U.S.?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of playing cards to the United States, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Japan, with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 4.7% share.

What are the leading importers of playing cards from the U.S.?

In value terms, the largest markets for playing cards exported from the United States were Canada, the UK and Australia, together accounting for 41% of total exports. Germany, Belgium, Italy, Denmark, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, France, Hong Kong SAR, South Korea and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 47%.

What is the average export price for playing cards in the U.S.?

In 2021, the average playing cards export price amounted to $20,583 per ton, with a decrease of -4.9% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for playing cards in the U.S.?

The average playing cards import price stood at $11,476 per ton in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the playing cards market in the U.S.. 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 32404100 - Playing cards

Country coverage:

United States

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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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
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
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