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

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

The SADC market for albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs expanded remarkably to $X in 2022, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -10.8% against 2020 indices. 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 SADC

In value terms, stamp and photo collection album production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 96%. As a result, production attained 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 SADC

In 2022, exports of albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs in SADC reduced to X tons, with a decrease of -5.9% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports faced a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 47%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, stamp and photo collection album exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports faced a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. 92% of total exports in 2022. Tanzania (X kg) and Madagascar (X kg) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to stamp and photo collection album exports from South Africa stood at -15.2%. At the same time, Tanzania (+11.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tanzania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of +11.0% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Madagascar (-2.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Tanzania (+3.7 p.p.) and Madagascar (+1.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of South Africa (-5.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest stamp and photo collection album supplier in SADC, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Madagascar ($X), with a 2.5% share of total exports.

In South Africa, stamp and photo collection album exports contracted by an average annual rate of -13.6% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Madagascar (-8.7% per year) and Tanzania (-10.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 2.8% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+1.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Albums For Samples, Collections, Stamps Or Photographs

Imports in SADC

In 2022, imports of albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs in SADC dropped rapidly to X tons, shrinking by -23.6% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked 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 declined notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 83%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

South Africa was the key importer of albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs in SADC, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was near 42% of total imports in 2022. Angola (X tons) took a 14% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Mozambique (12%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (6.3%), Namibia (6%), Madagascar (5.9%) and Mauritius (4.8%). Tanzania (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to stamp and photo collection album imports into South Africa stood at -18.1%. Madagascar (-1.0%), Mozambique (-3.7%), Namibia (-9.8%), Angola (-11.8%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (-12.3%), Mauritius (-12.5%) and Tanzania (-24.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Mozambique, Angola, Madagascar, Namibia and Democratic Republic of the Congo increased by +8.7, +4.8, +4.7, +2.9 and +2 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs in SADC, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Angola ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Mauritius, with an 11% share.

In South Africa, stamp and photo collection album imports plunged by an average annual rate of -14.4% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Angola (-12.7% per year) and Mauritius (-6.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Import price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% 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 decreased by -14.4% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by 60%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritius (+7.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform