T3 · Product exporter position

Malta 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 Malta 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 MLTHS6 490700Latest year 2024Stable

Latest exports

$364.9MLatest observed lane total

Destination markets

76Reported active markets

Three-year growth

-0.4%Annualized change

Destination HHI

497Destination concentration

Weighted share

51.1%Reported market position

Exporter evidence

How strong is Malta 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$364.9M
Current 2024 exports$268.0M
Three-year average$263.5M
Historical peak$821.0M

Market position

Active destinations76
Destination HHI497
Weighted share51.1%
Share change+5.8 pp

Competitiveness

Three-year growth-0.4%
Volatility0.9
Maximum drawdown66.6%
TrendStable
MeasureValueWhat it describes
ExporterMaltaCountry represented by this profile
Latest observed exports$364.9MSum of latest observed destination-lane values
Current 2024 exports$268.0MCommon-year comparison where reported
Three-year growth-0.4%Annualized change in exporter totals
Five-year growth+10.3%Annualized change in exporter totals
Leading destinationGHADestination with the largest observed export value
Leading destination share12.6%Share of observed exporter totals
Destination concentration497HHI across destination markets
Weighted share change+5.8 ppValue-weighted latest change in market share
Limited-history lanes39%Share of lanes with shorter history

Destination markets

Where does Malta 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
Ghana$46.0M98.7%+16.4%0.1% tariffGrowing
Argentina$28.3M21.9%+2,550.1%0.1% tariffGrowing
United Rep. of Tanzania$28.0M65.2%+367.3%0.2% tariffAccelerating
Philippines$26.9M21.7%-20.5%0.2% tariffGrowing
Ethiopia$24.5M38.7%+168.2%0.3% tariffAccelerating
Malaysia$13.2M35.8%+58.6%0.1% tariffAccelerating
Mozambique$10.8M49%+105.2%0.1% tariffAccelerating
South Sudan$10.1M99.8%+0%Not reportedDeclining
Sudan$8.5M43.8%-45.5%0.1% tariffGrowing
Malawi$8.4M13.2%+42.5%0.2% tariffAccelerating
Uganda$8.4M27.8%+47.4%0.2% tariffGrowing

Destination

Ghana

Latest exports
$46.0M
Market share
98.7%
Growth
+16.4%
Access
0.1% tariff
Signal
Growing

Destination

Argentina

Latest exports
$28.3M
Market share
21.9%
Growth
+2,550.1%
Access
0.1% tariff
Signal
Growing

Destination

United Rep. of Tanzania

Latest exports
$28.0M
Market share
65.2%
Growth
+367.3%
Access
0.2% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Philippines

Latest exports
$26.9M
Market share
21.7%
Growth
-20.5%
Access
0.2% tariff
Signal
Growing

Destination

Ethiopia

Latest exports
$24.5M
Market share
38.7%
Growth
+168.2%
Access
0.3% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Malaysia

Latest exports
$13.2M
Market share
35.8%
Growth
+58.6%
Access
0.1% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Mozambique

Latest exports
$10.8M
Market share
49%
Growth
+105.2%
Access
0.1% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

South Sudan

Latest exports
$10.1M
Market share
99.8%
Growth
+0%
Access
Not reported
Signal
Declining

Destination

Sudan

Latest exports
$8.5M
Market share
43.8%
Growth
-45.5%
Access
0.1% tariff
Signal
Growing

Destination

Malawi

Latest exports
$8.4M
Market share
13.2%
Growth
+42.5%
Access
0.2% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Uganda

Latest exports
$8.4M
Market share
27.8%
Growth
+47.4%
Access
0.2% tariff
Signal
Growing

Price intelligence

How does Malta'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: $126.6M / ton.

Lowest reported price

Czechia: $541.8 / ton.

Median price

$69.7K / ton across reported markets.

Export trend

Reported export history

Annual observations for Malta and HS 490700 where available.

YearExportsYear-on-year changeActive destinations
2010$81.3M-16.2%20
2011$72.7M-10.6%21
2012$78.7M+8.2%34
2013$75.7M-3.8%31
2014$69.9M-7.7%34
2015$79.1M+13.3%70
2016$56.9M-28.1%26
2017$34.3M-39.7%31
2018$104.0M+203%42
2019$163.9M+57.7%61
2020$250.8M+53%70
2021$271.0M+8%69
2022$244.2M-9.9%72
2023$278.1M+13.9%73
2024$268.0M-3.6%76

Exporter context

Malta 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.

Malta has reported exports of $6.7B and a trade balance of -$12.9B in 2024.

Available structural indicators include 147.6% trade openness, 22.5% 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 Malta 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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