EU External Trade - Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, of paper or paperboard; boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard, containing an assortment of paper stationery, Letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards

Extra-EU sourcing of Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, of paper or paperboard; boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard, containing an assortment of paper stationery, Letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 61.5% of imports (€24.7M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (13.0%). With an HHI of 4040, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, of paper or paperboard; boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard, containing an assortment of paper stationery, Letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇨🇭 Switzerland remains the largest client (19.2%, €5.7M), followed by 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, of paper or paperboard; boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard, containing an assortment of paper stationery, Letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇳🇱 Netherlands. 🇩🇪 Germany accounts for 21.8% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were declining (-3.1%) while exports were surging (45.4%), signalling a structural market shift.