Stamp And Photo Collection Album Market

The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the stamp and photo collection album market worldwide. It covers data on market consumption, production, imports, and exports trends from 2012 to 2022, with forecasts for the period from 2022 to 2030. Key highlights include the anticipated CAGR of +0.0% in market volume and +1.5% in market value, reaching 161K tons and $1.4B respectively by the end of 2030. The largest consumer of stamp and photo collection albums is China, with significant growth trends in the market value and volume. The article also discusses the top importing and exporting countries in the market, along with insights on average prices per ton and growth rates over the analyzed period.

Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for stamp and photo collection album worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of +0.0% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 161K tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +1.5% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $1.4B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Albums For Samples, Collections, Stamps Or Photographs

In 2022, the amount of albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs consumed worldwide amounted to 161K tons, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the consumption volume increased by 5.1%. Over the period under review, global consumption hit record highs at 258K tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The value of the market for albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs worldwide expanded to $1.2B in 2022, increasing by 4.5% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, showed a pronounced descent. Global consumption peaked at $1.6B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Consumption By Country

The country with the largest volume of stamp and photo collection album consumption was China (52K tons), comprising approx. 33% of total volume. Moreover, stamp and photo collection album consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States (22K tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (18K tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China totaled -5.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (-3.7% per year) and India (-3.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest stamp and photo collection album markets worldwide were the United States ($402M), China ($223M) and India ($119M), together accounting for 61% of the global market. Indonesia, Germany, Japan, the Philippines, Canada, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, the UK and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of +5.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of market size among the main consuming countries over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of stamp and photo collection album per capita consumption in 2022 were Germany (88 kg per 1000 persons), Canada (78 kg per 1000 persons) and Saudi Arabia (69 kg per 1000 persons).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +0.8%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced a decline in the per capita consumption figures.

Production

World Production of Albums For Samples, Collections, Stamps Or Photographs

In 2022, global stamp and photo collection album production rose modestly to 172K tons, increasing by 2.3% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 4.5%. Global production peaked at 269K tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, stamp and photo collection album production rose rapidly to $1.3B in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, global production attained the maximum level at $1.5B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country

China (78K tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of stamp and photo collection album production, comprising approx. 46% of total volume. Moreover, stamp and photo collection album production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States (21K tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (18K tons), with a 10% share.

In China, stamp and photo collection album production shrank by an average annual rate of -6.3% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (-2.2% per year) and India (-3.0% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Albums For Samples, Collections, Stamps Or Photographs

In 2022, approx. 29K tons of albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs were imported worldwide; reducing by -9.5% compared with the year before. Overall, imports showed a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 5.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports reached the maximum at 67K tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, stamp and photo collection album imports dropped to $165M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs at $321M in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports By Country

The purchases of the twelve major importers of albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs, namely Germany, France, the Netherlands, the UK, the United States, Tunisia, Malaysia, Poland, Spain, Canada, Belgium and Italy, represented more than half of total import. Japan (596 tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +3.5%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest stamp and photo collection album importing markets worldwide were Germany ($22M), France ($16M) and the UK ($12M), together comprising 30% of global imports. The United States, the Netherlands, Spain, Canada, Belgium, Poland, Italy, Japan, Tunisia and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

Among the main importing countries, Spain, with a CAGR of +1.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices By Country

The average import price for albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs stood at $5,765 per ton in 2022, shrinking by -3.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 9.1%. Global import price peaked at $6,000 per ton in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($8,596 per ton), while Malaysia ($1,524 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+6.8%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Albums For Samples, Collections, Stamps Or Photographs

Global stamp and photo collection album exports contracted to 40K tons in 2022, shrinking by -1.8% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 7% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at 78K tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, stamp and photo collection album exports expanded notably to $290M in 2022. Overall, exports saw a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 13% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at $337M in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports By Country

China prevails in exports structure, accounting for 26K tons, which was near 65% of total exports in 2022. France (2.4K tons) took a 5.8% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Germany (5.1%). The Netherlands (1,231 tons), Tunisia (1,081 tons), the Czech Republic (829 tons), South Korea (659 tons) and Italy (615 tons) held a little share of total exports.

Exports from China decreased at an average annual rate of -7.4% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, France (+3.5%) and Tunisia (+2.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, France emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +3.5% from 2012-2022. Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, South Korea (-2.9%), the Netherlands (-3.8%), the Czech Republic (-5.1%) and Italy (-7.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. France (+3.7 p.p.), Germany (+2.4 p.p.) and Tunisia (+1.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while China saw its share reduced by -7.7% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($158M) remains the largest stamp and photo collection album supplier worldwide, comprising 54% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($19M), with a 6.4% share of global exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 6.3% share.

In China, stamp and photo collection album exports plunged by an average annual rate of -1.6% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: France (+5.8% per year) and Germany (+1.3% per year).

Export Prices By Country

The average export price for albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs stood at $7,204 per ton in 2022, increasing by 14% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.2%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($15,251 per ton), while Tunisia ($4,812 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+7.5%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform