🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of printed postcards and greeting cards: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $85.8 million of printed postcards and greeting cards in 2024 (17.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 206 countries for imports of this product. That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $257.1 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of printed postcards and greeting cards by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $85.8M | 17.8K t |
| 2023 | $92.4M | 17.7K t |
| 2022 | $126.7M | 20.8K t |
| 2021 | $163.7M | 23.8K t |
| 2020 | $177.3M | 22.9K t |
| 2019 | $230.6M | 31.1K t |
| 2018 | $257.1M | 35.2K t |
| 2017 | $253.7M | 39.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports printed postcards and greeting cards from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 84% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $71.9M | 84% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $2.9M | 3.4% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $2.7M | 3.2% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $1.8M | 2.1% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $1.1M | 1.3% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $828K | 1% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $718K | 0.8% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $589K | 0.7% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $552K | 0.6% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $545K | 0.6% |
Average import price of printed postcards and greeting cards
The average declared value was about $4.83 per kg, 33% below the world average of $7.26, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports printed postcards and greeting cards
The United Kingdom exported $77.5 million of printed postcards and greeting cards in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 161 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Ireland (22%), Germany (19%), United States (10%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $17.3M | 22% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $14.4M | 19% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $7.8M | 10% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $5.6M | 7.2% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $4.3M | 5.5% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $3.7M | 4.8% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $2.7M | 3.5% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $1.8M | 2.3% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $1.7M | 2.2% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $1.6M | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 4909: Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings.
Printed postcards and greeting cards trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of printed postcards and greeting cards imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported printed postcards and greeting cards worth $85.8 million in 2024 (17.8 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import printed postcards and greeting cards from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (84%), Netherlands (3%), Vietnam (3%).
What is the average import price of printed postcards and greeting cards in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $4.83 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $7.26 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export printed postcards and greeting cards?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported printed postcards and greeting cards worth $77.5 million in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Germany, United States.
What is the HS code for printed postcards and greeting cards?
Printed postcards and greeting cards falls under HS heading 4909 (Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not il). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading printed postcards and greeting cards with the United Kingdom?
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