United Arab Emirates: Plain Postcard Market 2024

Plain Postcard Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, the plain postcard market in the United Arab Emirates increased by 29% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, consumption saw a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Plain Postcard Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, plain postcard production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 1,085% against the previous year. Plain postcard production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Plain Postcard Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, overseas shipments of letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards increased by 99% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plain postcard exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons) was the main destination for plain postcard exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a 49% share of total exports. Moreover, plain postcard exports to Oman exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Maldives (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Gambia (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Oman stood at -22.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Maldives (+72.4% per year) and Gambia (+40.6% per year).

In value terms, Oman ($X), Maldives ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the largest markets for plain postcard exported from the United Arab Emirates worldwide, together comprising 67% of total exports. These countries were followed by Kuwait, Gambia, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Rwanda and Zambia, which together accounted for a further 22%.

Among the main countries of destination, Gambia, with a CAGR of +70.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average plain postcard export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 26% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 67%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Zambia ($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 Qatar (+26.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plain Postcard Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, approx. X tons of letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards were imported into the United Arab Emirates; rising by 112% against 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 756% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plain postcard imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 608%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Australia (X tons) constituted the largest plain postcard supplier to the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 50% share of total imports. Moreover, plain postcard imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X tons), with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Australia amounted to +139.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+18.7% per year) and the UK (-15.2% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Switzerland ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Australia amounted to +116.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Switzerland (+12.3% per year) and the UK (-9.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average plain postcard import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 12% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 89%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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