Price for Stamps; Stamp-Impressed Paper; Cheque Forms; Banknotes, Stock, Share or Bond Certificates in Ireland - 2024

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1. Price for Stamps; Stamp-Impressed Paper; Cheque Forms; Banknotes, Stock, Share or Bond Certificates in Ireland (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Stamps; Stamp-Impressed Paper; Cheque Forms; Banknotes, Stock, Share or Bond Certificates in Ireland (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Stamps; Stamp-Impressed Paper; Cheque Forms; Banknotes, Stock, Share or Bond Certificates in Ireland
4. Exports of Stamps; Stamp-Impressed Paper; Cheque Forms; Banknotes, Stock, Share or Bond Certificates in Ireland

Price for Stamps; Stamp-Impressed Paper; Cheque Forms; Banknotes, Stock, Share or Bond Certificates in Ireland (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for stamps; stamp-impressed paper; cheque forms; banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like amounted to $1,186,840 per ton, with an increase of 45% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 1,373%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($675,483 per ton), while the price for France ($61,948 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+48.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Stamps; Stamp-Impressed Paper; Cheque Forms; Banknotes, Stock, Share or Bond Certificates in Ireland (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for stamps; stamp-impressed paper; cheque forms; banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like amounted to $343,138 per ton, which is down by -94.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 1,313% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $6,612 per kg, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($1,109,818 per ton), while the average price for exports to Armenia ($53,036 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+21.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Stamps; Stamp-Impressed Paper; Cheque Forms; Banknotes, Stock, Share or Bond Certificates in Ireland

In 2022, supplies from abroad of stamps; stamp-impressed paper; cheque forms; banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like decreased by -4.3% to 89 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 6.2% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 123 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of stamps; stamp-impressed paper; cheque forms; banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like surged to $106M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 1,016%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Unused Postage, Revenue or Similar Stamps of Current or New Issue in the Country To Which Destined; Stamp-Impressed Paper; Cheque Forms; Banknotes, Stock, Share or Bond Certificates and the Like to Ireland in 2022:

1. United States (268.5 tons)
2. United Kingdom (46.0 tons)
3. Netherlands (10.4 tons)
4. France (0.4 tons)

Exports of Stamps; Stamp-Impressed Paper; Cheque Forms; Banknotes, Stock, Share or Bond Certificates in Ireland

For the third year in a row, Ireland recorded decline in overseas shipments of stamps; stamp-impressed paper; cheque forms; banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like, which decreased by -40.5% to 2.2 tons in 2022. In general, exports faced a sharp downturn. The smallest decline of -25.9% was in 2021.

In value terms, exports of stamps; stamp-impressed paper; cheque forms; banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like reduced dramatically to $745K in 2022. Overall, exports faced a sharp setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 947%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $24M, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Unused Postage, Revenue or Similar Stamps of Current or New Issue in the Country To Which Destined; Stamp-Impressed Paper; Cheque Forms; Banknotes, Stock, Share or Bond Certificates and the Like from Ireland in 2022:

1. Malta (665.0 kg)
2. United States (303.0 kg)
3. Hong Kong SAR (239.0 kg)
4. United Arab Emirates (188.0 kg)
5. Armenia (55.0 kg)
6. United Kingdom (36.0 kg)
7. China (34.0 kg)
8. Switzerland (1.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform