CIS: Market for Albums For Samples, Collections, Stamps Or Photographs 2024

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

The CIS market for albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs stood at $X in 2022, increasing by 6.4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, stamp and photo collection album production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Albums For Samples, Collections, Stamps Or Photographs

Exports in CIS

In 2022, exports of albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs in the CIS fell to X tons, which is down by -9.1% against the previous year. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 74% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, stamp and photo collection album exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a notable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 81% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Belarus (X tons) and Russia (X tons), together reaching 98% of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belarus (with a CAGR of +126.9%).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest stamp and photo collection album supplier in the CIS, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a 26% share of total exports.

In Russia, stamp and photo collection album exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, growing by 8.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Belarus amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (-2.8%).

Imports of Albums For Samples, Collections, Stamps Or Photographs

Imports in CIS

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs, when their volume increased by 13% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, showed a deep contraction. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, stamp and photo collection album imports expanded to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia represented the main importer of albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs in the CIS, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. 73% of total imports in 2022. Kazakhstan (X tons) held an 11% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Belarus (7.6%). The following importers - Azerbaijan (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons) - together made up 6.1% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to stamp and photo collection album imports into Russia stood at -12.6%. At the same time, Azerbaijan (+56.6%) and Tajikistan (+44.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Azerbaijan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +56.6% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Belarus (-3.1%) and Kazakhstan (-17.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Belarus (+4.8 p.p.), Azerbaijan (+4.2 p.p.) and Tajikistan (+1.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Russia (-3.4 p.p.) and Kazakhstan (-8.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs in the CIS, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belarus ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia stood at -10.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belarus (-2.7% per year) and Kazakhstan (-10.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -8% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+7.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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