CIS: Postcard Market 2024

Postcard Market Size in CIS

The CIS postcard market rose notably to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a mild contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Postcard Production in CIS

In value terms, postcard production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Postcard Exports

Exports in CIS

For the third consecutive year, the CIS recorded decline in overseas shipments of printed or illustrated postcards and printed cards, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, postcard exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Belarus (X tons) was the key exporter of printed or illustrated postcards and printed cards, committing X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Russia (X tons), achieving a X% share of total exports.

Belarus was also the fastest-growing in terms of the printed or illustrated postcards and printed cards exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Russia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Belarus (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Russia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest postcard supplier in the CIS, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belarus ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Russia, postcard exports plunged by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Belarus stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (X%).

Postcard Imports

Imports in CIS

For the third consecutive year, the CIS recorded decline in supplies from abroad of printed or illustrated postcards and printed cards, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, postcard imports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Uzbekistan was the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which accounted for X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Russia (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and Azerbaijan (X tons), together making up a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Armenia (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons) - each recorded a X% share of total imports.

Imports into Uzbekistan increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Azerbaijan (X%) and Armenia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Azerbaijan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Kyrgyzstan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Belarus (X%), Kazakhstan (X%) and Russia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Uzbekistan (X p.p.), Azerbaijan (X p.p.), Armenia (X p.p.) and Kyrgyzstan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Belarus, Kazakhstan and Russia saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported printed or illustrated postcards and printed cards in the CIS, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belarus (X% per year) and Uzbekistan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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