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Hand-operated stamps and printing sets market in Latvia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Latvian market for hand-operated stamps and printing sets declined from US$ 586.6 thousand in 2018 to US$ 523.7 thousand in 2022 and further to US$ 413.3 thousand in 2023. Domestic production followed a similar path, falling from US$ 407.7 thousand to US$ 401.9 thousand over the same initial period before dropping sharply to US$ 282.4 thousand in 2023.

Imports into Latvia fluctuated considerably, with a notable drop to US$ 142.6 thousand in 2020 followed by a recovery to US$ 237.4 thousand in 2021. Exports also varied, peaking at US$ 110.3 thousand in 2021 before declining again. By 2025, imports had risen to US$ 265.0 thousand while exports stood at US$ 73.9 thousand.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators
1. 4.1. In value
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2018, 2022-2023
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2018, 2022-2023
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Latvia
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018, 2022-2023, unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018, 2022-2023, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, unit
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Latvia in kind, 2018-2025, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Latvia by countries, 2018-2025, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Latvia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Latvia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Latvia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Latvia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Latvia in kind, 2018-2025, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Latvia by countries, 2018-2025, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Latvia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Latvia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Latvia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Latvia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Latvia in kind, 2018-2025, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Latvia by countries, 2018-2025, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Latvia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Latvia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Latvia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Latvia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Latvia in kind, 2018-2025, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Latvia by countries, 2018-2025, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Latvia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Latvia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Latvia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Latvia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production hand-operated stamps and printing sets in Latvia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Annual dynamics of production in Latvia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports hand-operated stamps and printing sets from Latvia

Exports in kind, kg

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 2 126 kg, then peaked in 2018 with a 2.1-fold difference between these years. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 41.6%. In 2021, exports of hand-operated stamps and printing sets from Latvia surged to 3 838 kg, marking an 80.5% increase compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Latvia in kind, 2018-2021, kg

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(41.6%)	(19.1%)	80.5%	(5.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Lithuania and Estonia dominated Latvia's exports in kind, accounting for 81.7% of the total volume. Lithuania alone represented 64.9% of flows, while Estonia contributed 16.8%. The remaining volume was distributed among other trading partners.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Latvia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, Latvia's exports of hand-operated stamps and printing sets rebounded. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 71.5 K $ US, with the largest drop occurring in 2019 at 27.8%. In 2021, exports rose to 110.3 K $ US, a 54.4% increase year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 7.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Latvia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(27.8%)	(3.8%)	54.4%	2.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Lithuania and Estonia were the two leading markets for Latvia's exports in value terms, together accounting for 86.2% of the total. The rest was spread across a diverse range of other countries.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Latvia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports hand-operated stamps and printing sets to Latvia

Imports in kind, kg

The market displayed significant volatility during these years. Imports hit their lowest point in 2020 at 5 666 kg, after peaking in 2018, with a 2.4-fold variation between these extremes. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 41.1%. In 2021, imports of hand-operated stamps and printing sets into Latvia jumped to 10 840 kg, showing a sharp 91.3% gain from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Latvia in kind, 2018-2021, kg

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(28.8%)	(41.1%)	91.3%	(7.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Austria, Germany, and South Korea formed the core of Latvia's imports in kind, together accounting for 58.5% of total flows. Austria led with 25.3%, followed by Germany at 18.9% and South Korea at 14.3%.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Latvia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year decrease, Latvia's imports of hand-operated stamps and printing sets increased. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 142.6 K $ US, with the largest decline also in 2020 at 44.0%. In 2021, imports totaled 237.4 K $ US, representing a 66.5% year-over-year increase. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 15.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Latvia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.7%)	(44.0%)	66.5%	(5.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Austria, South Korea, and Germany were the key sources for Latvia's imports in value terms, together accounting for 59.9% of the total. Austria contributed 34.9%, South Korea 13.8%, and Germany 11.2%.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Latvia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io