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

Market Size for Albums For Samples, Collections, Stamps Or Photographs in the Czech Republic

The Czech market for albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs declined markedly to $X in 2022, waning by -34.4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a noticeable decrease. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Albums For Samples, Collections, Stamps Or Photographs in the Czech Republic

In value terms, stamp and photo collection album production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, enjoyed measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 119% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Albums For Samples, Collections, Stamps Or Photographs

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, shipments abroad of albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs increased by 7.7% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 33%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, stamp and photo collection album exports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 12%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for stamp and photo collection album exports from the Czech Republic, accounting for a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, stamp and photo collection album exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), threefold. Slovakia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-9.5% per year) and Slovakia (+2.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Sweden ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for stamp and photo collection album exported from the Czech Republic worldwide, together comprising 71% of total exports. Austria, Belgium, Italy, Slovakia, the UK, Spain, Poland, the Netherlands and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

Among the main countries of destination, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +6.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 52%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+11.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Albums For Samples, Collections, Stamps Or Photographs

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, the amount of albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs imported into the Czech Republic soared to X tons, growing by 39% against the year before. Overall, total imports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +25.1% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 46%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, stamp and photo collection album imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 57%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of stamp and photo collection album to the Czech Republic, with a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, stamp and photo collection album imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fourfold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+6.7% per year) and the Netherlands (+46.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs to the Czech Republic, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +11.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+13.2% per year) and Belgium (+90.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -5.4% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, stamp and photo collection album import price increased by +5.5% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+11.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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