Japan - Letter Cards, Plain Postcards And Correspondence Cards - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Plain Postcard Price in Japan - 2023

Contents:

  1. Plain Postcard Price in Japan (CIF) - 2022
  2. Plain Postcard Price in Japan (FOB) - 2022
  3. Plain Postcard Imports in Japan
  4. Plain Postcard Exports in Japan

Plain Postcard Price in Japan (CIF) - 2022

The average plain postcard import price stood at $14,656 per ton in 2022, falling by -10.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 28%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $26,863 per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average 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 Italy ($93,348 per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($9,542 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plain Postcard Price in Japan (FOB) - 2022

The average plain postcard export price stood at $20,752 per ton in 2022, picking up by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 60% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $40,027 per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($85,212 per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($6,873 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 Singapore (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Plain Postcard Imports in Japan

In 2022, approx. 96 tons of letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards were imported into Japan; increasing by 50% compared with the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plain postcard imports skyrocketed to $1.4M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 49%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Import of Plain Postcard in Japan (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China39124341884429.2%
United States176166267119-12.2%
France61.046.254.111824.6%
ThailandN/AN/A26.270.3168.3%
South Korea59.513868.617.6-33.4%
Indonesia75.026.134.111.7-46.2%
Others13685.718422919.0%
Total8987051,0521,40916.2%

Top Suppliers of Plain Postcard to Japan in 2022:

  1. China (81.0 tons)
  2. Thailand (3.9 tons)
  3. France (2.9 tons)
  4. United States (1.9 tons)
  5. South Korea (0.9 tons)
  6. Indonesia (0.3 tons)

Plain Postcard Exports in Japan

Plain postcard exports from Japan dropped dramatically to 17 tons in 2022, declining by -37.4% on 2021. Overall, exports saw a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 92%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 26 tons, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, plain postcard exports contracted significantly to $343K in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 149% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $472K, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Export of Plain Postcard in Japan (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Hong Kong SAR27.344.275.214674.9%
Taiwan (Chinese)35.925.714149.010.9%
Indonesia3.49.038.033.0113.3%
China54.41.918.430.5-17.5%
Philippines2.9N/A22.828.2113.4%
SingaporeN/AN/AN/A19.30%
United States6.89.427.216.133.3%
Thailand14.16.622.03.5-37.2%
Malaysia63.854.748.51.7-70.1%
Myanmar30.618.327.0N/A-6.1%
Others13.819.651.815.33.5%
Total25318947234310.7%

Top Export Markets for Plain Postcard from Japan in 2022:

  1. Hong Kong SAR (6.1 tons)
  2. Indonesia (4.8 tons)
  3. Philippines (1.8 tons)
  4. China (1.1 tons)
  5. United States (0.8 tons)
  6. Taiwan (Chinese) (0.6 tons)
  7. Singapore (0.4 tons)
  8. Malaysia (0.2 tons)
  9. Thailand (0.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plain postcard market in Japan. 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 17231250 - Letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards of paper or paperboard

Country coverage:

  • Japan

Data coverage:

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

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 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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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
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    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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    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
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    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. 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
  12. 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
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