Africa: Market for Albums For Samples, Collections, Stamps Or Photographs 2025

Market Size for Albums For Samples, Collections, Stamps Or Photographs in Africa

The African market for albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs stood at $X in 2022, picking up by 5.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Albums For Samples, Collections, Stamps Or Photographs in Africa

In value terms, stamp and photo collection album production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 41%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Albums For Samples, Collections, Stamps Or Photographs

Exports in Africa

In 2022, exports of albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs in Africa fell to X tons, shrinking by -6.3% on 2021 figures. Total exports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +20.8% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 29% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, stamp and photo collection album exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 20% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tunisia dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. 96% of total exports in 2022. Egypt (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Tunisia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs exports, with a CAGR of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022. Egypt (-10.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Tunisia increased by +9.4 percentage points.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X) remains the largest stamp and photo collection album supplier in Africa, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a 0.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Tunisia stood at -1.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 58%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while Egypt amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (-3.8%).

Imports of Albums For Samples, Collections, Stamps Or Photographs

Imports in Africa

Stamp and photo collection album imports shrank notably to X tons in 2022, waning by -47.9% on 2021 figures. In general, imports recorded a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 40%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, stamp and photo collection album imports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Nigeria represented the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which reached 49% of total imports. Senegal (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an 11% share, followed by Rwanda (6.5%) and Ethiopia (6%). South Africa (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Benin (X tons) and Djibouti (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Nigeria experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs. At the same time, Rwanda (+12.2%), Djibouti (+12.2%) and Senegal (+6.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Rwanda emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +12.2% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Benin (-3.9%), Cote d'Ivoire (-4.3%), Ethiopia (-4.9%), Morocco (-6.7%), South Africa (-18.1%) and Tunisia (-28.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Nigeria (+30 p.p.), Senegal (+8.6 p.p.), Rwanda (+5.7 p.p.), Ethiopia (+2.1 p.p.) and Djibouti (+1.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while South Africa and Tunisia saw its share reduced by -6.6% and -28.5% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Senegal ($X), Nigeria ($X) and South Africa ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 42% of total imports. Ethiopia, Morocco, Tunisia, Djibouti, Rwanda, Cote d'Ivoire and Benin lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Djibouti, with a CAGR of +22.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Djibouti (+9.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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