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

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

The Slovak market for albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs contracted notably to $X in 2022, which is down by -48.6% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption recorded a abrupt decrease. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Albums For Samples, Collections, Stamps Or Photographs

Exports from Slovakia

Stamp and photo collection album exports from Slovakia dropped sharply to X tons in 2022, which is down by -31.8% on 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 443% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, stamp and photo collection album exports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 934%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of stamp and photo collection album exports from Slovakia, together comprising 80% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of +118.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Austria ($X) were the largest markets for stamp and photo collection album exported from Slovakia worldwide, with a combined 88% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Austria, with a CAGR of +121.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -28.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 90% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Switzerland (+12.9%), 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 Slovakia

Stamp and photo collection album imports into Slovakia dropped rapidly to X tons in 2022, which is down by -48.5% compared with 2021. Overall, imports showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 100%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, stamp and photo collection album imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 162% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of stamp and photo collection album imports to Slovakia, with a combined 74% share of total imports. The Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Belgium and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +48.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs to Slovakia, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +7.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+11.4% per year) and Germany (-18.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 22% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% 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 -2.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 39% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($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 (+10.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :