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

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

The South Asian market for albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs rose markedly to $X in 2022, surging by 7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Albums For Samples, Collections, Stamps Or Photographs in Southern Asia

In value terms, stamp and photo collection album production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 43% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Albums For Samples, Collections, Stamps Or Photographs

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, the amount of albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs exported in Southern Asia contracted significantly to X tons, shrinking by -50% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 39% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, stamp and photo collection album exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 47% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sri Lanka was the key exporter of albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs in Southern Asia, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was near 87% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by India (X tons), committing an 11% share of total exports.

Sri Lanka was also the fastest-growing in terms of the albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs exports, with a CAGR of -8.8% from 2012 to 2022. India (-12.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Sri Lanka (+4.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while India saw its share reduced by -5.1% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Sri Lanka ($X) remains the largest stamp and photo collection album supplier in Southern Asia, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 19% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Sri Lanka amounted to -10.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 4.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Sri Lanka totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+9.4%).

Imports of Albums For Samples, Collections, Stamps Or Photographs

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, stamp and photo collection album imports in Southern Asia shrank dramatically to X tons, with a decrease of -35.2% against 2021. In general, imports showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 68%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, stamp and photo collection album imports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 52%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Bangladesh was the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which recorded 40% of total imports. India (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Pakistan (X tons), Maldives (X tons) and Nepal (X tons). All these countries together held near 58% share of total imports. Sri Lanka (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Maldives (with a CAGR of +2.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, Bangladesh ($X), India ($X) and Maldives ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 84% share of total imports.

Maldives, with a CAGR of +9.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, surging by 13% against the previous year. Import price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% 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 decreased by -4.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the import price increased by 46%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bangladesh (+12.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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