Destination
Switzerland, Liechtenstein
- Latest exports
- $21.4M
- Market share
- 70%
- Growth
- -2.2%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Stable
T3 · Product exporter position
Germany exports of Printed or illustrated postcards: printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings (HS 490900)
See where Germany stands in printed or illustrated postcards: printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings: export scale, destination breadth, market position, growth, and reported trade history.
Latest exports
$53.5MLatest observed lane totalDestination markets
119Reported active marketsThree-year growth
-2.5%Annualized changeDestination HHI
2,573Destination concentrationWeighted share
53.5%Reported market positionExporter evidence
How strong is Germany in Printed or illustrated postcards: printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings?
Reported exporter totals and calculated indicators for HS 490900. Values retain their observed coverage period.
Exporter scale
Latest exports$53.5M
Current 2024 exports$53.4M
Three-year average$58.0M
Historical peak$92.2M
Market position
Active destinations119
Destination HHI2,573
Weighted share53.5%
Share change-3.9 pp
Competitiveness
Three-year growth-2.5%
Volatility0.3
Maximum drawdown44.8%
TrendStable
| Measure | Value | What it describes |
|---|---|---|
| Exporter | Germany | Country represented by this profile |
| Latest observed exports | $53.5M | Sum of latest observed destination-lane values |
| Current 2024 exports | $53.4M | Common-year comparison where reported |
| Three-year growth | -2.5% | Annualized change in exporter totals |
| Five-year growth | +2.3% | Annualized change in exporter totals |
| Leading destination | CHE | Destination with the largest observed export value |
| Leading destination share | 39.9% | Share of observed exporter totals |
| Destination concentration | 2,573 | HHI across destination markets |
| Weighted share change | -3.9 pp | Value-weighted latest change in market share |
| Limited-history lanes | 11.8% | Share of lanes with shorter history |
Destination markets
Where does Germany sell printed or illustrated postcards: printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings?
Leading destination observations ranked by reported export value, with market position and access context.
| Destination | Latest exports | Market share | Growth | Access | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland, Liechtenstein | $21.4M | 70% | -2.2% | FTA reported | Stable |
| Austria | $15.7M | 75.2% | -2.6% | FTA reported | Stable |
| Netherlands | $4.5M | 13% | +6.6% | FTA reported | Stable |
| France | $2.3M | 9.8% | -17% | FTA reported | Stable |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 5.3% | +0.7% | FTA reported | Growing |
| Ireland | $645.7K | 2.6% | +12.8% | FTA reported | Growing |
| United Kingdom | $566.7K | 0.7% | +0.5% | FTA reported | Stable |
| USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands | $344.8K | 0.1% | -3.1% | 0% tariff | Slowing |
Destination
Austria
- Latest exports
- $15.7M
- Market share
- 75.2%
- Growth
- -2.6%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Stable
Destination
Netherlands
- Latest exports
- $4.5M
- Market share
- 13%
- Growth
- +6.6%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Stable
Destination
France
- Latest exports
- $2.3M
- Market share
- 9.8%
- Growth
- -17%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Stable
Destination
Belgium
- Latest exports
- $1.3M
- Market share
- 5.3%
- Growth
- +0.7%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
Ireland
- Latest exports
- $645.7K
- Market share
- 2.6%
- Growth
- +12.8%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
United Kingdom
- Latest exports
- $566.7K
- Market share
- 0.7%
- Growth
- +0.5%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Stable
Destination
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
- Latest exports
- $344.8K
- Market share
- 0.1%
- Growth
- -3.1%
- Access
- 0% tariff
- Signal
- Slowing
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
Dominican Republic: $3.2M / ton.
Lowest reported price
Congo, Rep. of the: $26.7 / ton.
Median price
$20.0K / ton across reported markets.
Export trend
Reported export history
Annual observations for Germany and HS 490900 where available.
| Year | Exports | Year-on-year change | Active destinations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $47.2M | -4.9% | 134 |
| 2011 | $49.7M | +5.3% | 133 |
| 2012 | $44.6M | -10.1% | 148 |
| 2013 | $44.6M | -0.2% | 143 |
| 2014 | $45.5M | +2.1% | 145 |
| 2015 | $38.6M | -15.1% | 143 |
| 2016 | $39.0M | +1% | 142 |
| 2017 | $42.2M | +8.3% | 131 |
| 2018 | $45.8M | +8.5% | 132 |
| 2019 | $47.7M | +4% | 131 |
| 2020 | $48.6M | +2% | 124 |
| 2021 | $57.6M | +18.5% | 124 |
| 2022 | $61.6M | +6.9% | 127 |
| 2023 | $59.1M | -4.2% | 120 |
| 2024 | $53.4M | -9.5% | 119 |
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 490900.
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 printed or illustrated postcards: printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings 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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