T3 · Product exporter position

Germany exports of Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value: stamp-impressed paper: cheque forms: banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like of similar title (HS 490700)

See where Germany stands in unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value: stamp-impressed paper: cheque forms: banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like of similar title: export scale, destination breadth, market position, growth, and reported trade history.

Exporter DEUHS6 490700Latest year 2024Stable

Latest exports

$276.1MLatest observed lane total

Destination markets

117Reported active markets

Three-year growth

-1.2%Annualized change

Destination HHI

403Destination concentration

Weighted share

37.7%Reported market position

Exporter evidence

How strong is Germany in Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value: stamp-impressed paper: cheque forms: banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like of similar title?

Reported exporter totals and calculated indicators for HS 490700. Values retain their observed coverage period.

Exporter scale

Latest exports$276.1M
Current 2024 exports$218.3M
Three-year average$192.4M
Historical peak$1.3B

Market position

Active destinations117
Destination HHI403
Weighted share37.7%
Share change+7.4 pp

Competitiveness

Three-year growth-1.2%
Volatility1.2
Maximum drawdown94.8%
TrendStable
MeasureValueWhat it describes
ExporterGermanyCountry represented by this profile
Latest observed exports$276.1MSum of latest observed destination-lane values
Current 2024 exports$218.3MCommon-year comparison where reported
Three-year growth-1.2%Annualized change in exporter totals
Five-year growth+4.4%Annualized change in exporter totals
Leading destinationNGADestination with the largest observed export value
Leading destination share8.9%Share of observed exporter totals
Destination concentration403HHI across destination markets
Weighted share change+7.4 ppValue-weighted latest change in market share
Limited-history lanes9.4%Share of lanes with shorter history

Destination markets

Where does Germany sell unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value: stamp-impressed paper: cheque forms: banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like of similar title?

Leading destination observations ranked by reported export value, with market position and access context.

DestinationLatest exportsMarket shareGrowthAccessSignal
Nigeria$24.7M24.6%+165.7%0.3% tariffAccelerating
Philippines$22.4M18.1%+522.7%0.2% tariffAccelerating
Iraq$20.5M81.6%-2.2%Not reportedGrowing
Sudan$14.2M23.2%+20.9%0.1% tariffAccelerating
China$12.5M1.6%-11.5%0.3% tariffGrowing
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands$11.8M3.1%+78.4%0% tariffStable
Guatemala$11.6M50.1%+34.6%FTA reportedAccelerating
Democratic Republic of the Congo$10.3M1.5%-11.1%Not reportedStable
Saudi Arabia$9.6M63.9%+1%0.1% tariffAccelerating
Dominican Republic$9.1M57.4%+26.6%0.1% tariffGrowing
Armenia$8.4M0.6%+81.3%FTA reportedAccelerating
Uganda$7.9M26.4%-21.8%0.2% tariffGrowing

Destination

Nigeria

Latest exports
$24.7M
Market share
24.6%
Growth
+165.7%
Access
0.3% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Philippines

Latest exports
$22.4M
Market share
18.1%
Growth
+522.7%
Access
0.2% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Iraq

Latest exports
$20.5M
Market share
81.6%
Growth
-2.2%
Access
Not reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Sudan

Latest exports
$14.2M
Market share
23.2%
Growth
+20.9%
Access
0.1% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

China

Latest exports
$12.5M
Market share
1.6%
Growth
-11.5%
Access
0.3% tariff
Signal
Growing

Destination

USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

Latest exports
$11.8M
Market share
3.1%
Growth
+78.4%
Access
0% tariff
Signal
Stable

Destination

Guatemala

Latest exports
$11.6M
Market share
50.1%
Growth
+34.6%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Latest exports
$10.3M
Market share
1.5%
Growth
-11.1%
Access
Not reported
Signal
Stable

Destination

Saudi Arabia

Latest exports
$9.6M
Market share
63.9%
Growth
+1%
Access
0.1% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Dominican Republic

Latest exports
$9.1M
Market share
57.4%
Growth
+26.6%
Access
0.1% tariff
Signal
Growing

Destination

Armenia

Latest exports
$8.4M
Market share
0.6%
Growth
+81.3%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Uganda

Latest exports
$7.9M
Market share
26.4%
Growth
-21.8%
Access
0.2% tariff
Signal
Growing

Price intelligence

How does Germany's price position vary?

Price comparisons are shown where market-level unit-value observations are available. They describe reported trade values and quantities, not quoted selling prices.

Highest reported price

Kazakhstan: $26.8M / ton.

Lowest reported price

Ethiopia: $280.3 / ton.

Median price

$73.3K / ton across reported markets.

Export trend

Reported export history

Annual observations for Germany and HS 490700 where available.

YearExportsYear-on-year changeActive destinations
2010$168.9M-27.9%140
2011$356.2M+110.9%138
2012$297.4M-16.5%148
2013$448.6M+50.8%143
2014$212.9M-52.5%140
2015$180.1M-15.4%141
2016$135.7M-24.6%110
2017$152.5M+12.3%118
2018$232.0M+52.1%114
2019$176.1M-24.1%114
2020$257.0M+46%116
2021$226.4M-11.9%122
2022$195.1M-13.8%115
2023$163.7M-16.1%113
2024$218.3M+33.4%117

Exporter context

Germany economy and trade network

The exporter profile adds country-level trade and structural context to the selected product position. These indicators describe the country overall and are not limited to HS 490700.

Germany has reported exports of $1.6T and a trade balance of $239.2B in 2024.

Available structural indicators include 64.1% trade openness, 22.1% investment, and 1,080 active trade partners.

Reported values

Export totals and destination values describe reported merchandise trade for the stated exporter, HS6 classification, and available year.

Calculated indicators

Growth, concentration, weighted share, volatility, drawdown, and price comparisons are calculated from reported observations.

Coverage

Missing values remain “Not reported”. Country-level indicators are presented separately from product-level observations.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about Germany unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value: stamp-impressed paper: cheque forms: banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like of similar title exports

Quick answers based on the figures and coverage shown on this page.

How strong is this exporter?

Use latest exports, destination breadth, growth, concentration, and weighted share together rather than relying on one measure.

Which markets are most important?

The destination table ranks reported markets by the latest observed export value.

Does the price section show quotes?

No. It summarizes reported trade value and quantity observations converted to unit values.

What should be checked next?

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