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

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

In 2022, the Pakistani market for albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs increased by 78% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Albums For Samples, Collections, Stamps Or Photographs

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, shipments abroad of albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs increased by 284% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 331% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, stamp and photo collection album exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 479% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for stamp and photo collection album exports from Pakistan, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Saudi Arabia amounted to +13.1%.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs exports from Pakistan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Saudi Arabia totaled +26.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 4.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed modest growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 184% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Saudi Arabia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Egypt amounted to +11.9% per year.

Imports of Albums For Samples, Collections, Stamps Or Photographs

Imports into Pakistan

After three years of decline, purchases abroad of albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs increased by 84% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, stamp and photo collection album imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of stamp and photo collection album imports to Pakistan.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +34.4%).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs to Pakistan, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 23% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at -4.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -1.8% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 55%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Germany stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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