Destination
Malta
- Latest exports
- $78.5M
- Market share
- 99.8%
- Growth
- +761%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Accelerating
T3 · Product exporter position
United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom 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.
Latest exports
$272.7MLatest observed lane totalDestination markets
118Reported active marketsThree-year growth
-9.2%Annualized changeDestination HHI
1,325Destination concentrationWeighted share
62.7%Reported market positionExporter evidence
How strong is United Kingdom 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$272.7M
Current 2024 exports$251.6M
Three-year average$230.7M
Historical peak$1.9B
Market position
Active destinations118
Destination HHI1,325
Weighted share62.7%
Share change+9.2 pp
Competitiveness
Three-year growth-9.2%
Volatility2.6
Maximum drawdown98.4%
TrendDeclining
| Measure | Value | What it describes |
|---|---|---|
| Exporter | United Kingdom | Country represented by this profile |
| Latest observed exports | $272.7M | Sum of latest observed destination-lane values |
| Current 2024 exports | $251.6M | Common-year comparison where reported |
| Three-year growth | -9.2% | Annualized change in exporter totals |
| Five-year growth | -18.6% | Annualized change in exporter totals |
| Leading destination | MLT | Destination with the largest observed export value |
| Leading destination share | 28.8% | Share of observed exporter totals |
| Destination concentration | 1,325 | HHI across destination markets |
| Weighted share change | +9.2 pp | Value-weighted latest change in market share |
| Limited-history lanes | 7.1% | Share of lanes with shorter history |
Destination markets
Where does United Kingdom 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.
| Destination | Latest exports | Market share | Growth | Access | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malta | $78.5M | 99.8% | +761% | FTA reported | Accelerating |
| Angola | $40.8M | 51.3% | -24.9% | 0.1% tariff | Accelerating |
| Malawi | $30.5M | 47.7% | -28.4% | 0.2% tariff | Growing |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | $22.2M | 82.7% | +1,616.7% | 0% tariff | Accelerating |
| South Africa | $15.3M | 5% | -28.3% | FTA reported | Growing |
| Libya | $11.2M | 38.2% | +25.8% | 0.2% tariff | Growing |
Destination
Angola
- Latest exports
- $40.8M
- Market share
- 51.3%
- Growth
- -24.9%
- Access
- 0.1% tariff
- Signal
- Accelerating
Destination
Malawi
- Latest exports
- $30.5M
- Market share
- 47.7%
- Growth
- -28.4%
- Access
- 0.2% tariff
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
- Latest exports
- $22.2M
- Market share
- 82.7%
- Growth
- +1,616.7%
- Access
- 0% tariff
- Signal
- Accelerating
Destination
South Africa
- Latest exports
- $15.3M
- Market share
- 5%
- Growth
- -28.3%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
Libya
- Latest exports
- $11.2M
- Market share
- 38.2%
- Growth
- +25.8%
- Access
- 0.2% tariff
- Signal
- Growing
Price intelligence
How does United Kingdom'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
China: $127.3M / ton.
Lowest reported price
Nepal: $121.3 / ton.
Median price
$69.8K / ton across reported markets.
Export trend
Reported export history
Annual observations for United Kingdom and HS 490700 where available.
| Year | Exports | Year-on-year change | Active destinations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $203.2M | -5.4% | 145 |
| 2011 | $248.8M | +22.4% | 134 |
| 2012 | $239.6M | -3.7% | 130 |
| 2013 | $164.5M | -31.3% | 123 |
| 2014 | $234.0M | +42.2% | 123 |
| 2015 | $297.8M | +27.3% | 135 |
| 2016 | $234.9M | -21.1% | 128 |
| 2017 | $345.5M | +47.1% | 132 |
| 2018 | $618.6M | +79% | 129 |
| 2019 | $704.8M | +13.9% | 132 |
| 2020 | $303.4M | -56.9% | 121 |
| 2021 | $336.3M | +10.8% | 122 |
| 2022 | $235.2M | -30.1% | 127 |
| 2023 | $205.3M | -12.7% | 128 |
| 2024 | $251.6M | +22.5% | 118 |
Exporter context
United Kingdom 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.
United Kingdom has reported exports of $442.2B and a trade balance of -$311.2B in 2024.
Available structural indicators include 35.3% trade openness, 17.9% investment, and 270 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 United Kingdom 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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