Russian Federation: Postcard Market 2024

Postcard Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian postcard market expanded remarkably to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a slight setback. Postcard consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Postcard Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, postcard production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Postcard Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

For the third year in a row, Russia 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 faced a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, postcard exports fell notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belarus (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) were the main destinations of postcard exports from Russia.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belarus ($X) remains the key foreign market for printed or illustrated postcards and printed cards exports from Russia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ukraine ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Belarus amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (X% per year) and Kazakhstan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average postcard export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($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 Estonia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Postcard Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

For the fifth year in a row, Russia recorded decline in purchases abroad of printed or illustrated postcards and printed cards, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports faced a significant decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, postcard imports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main postcard supplier to Russia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, postcard imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ukraine (X tons), twofold. Belarus (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (X% per year) and Belarus (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of printed or illustrated postcards and printed cards to Russia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ukraine ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average postcard import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed strong growth. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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