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

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

The Swedish market for albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs expanded notably to $X in 2022, growing by 6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Albums For Samples, Collections, Stamps Or Photographs in Sweden

In value terms, stamp and photo collection album production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 65%. Stamp and photo collection album production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Albums For Samples, Collections, Stamps Or Photographs

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, overseas shipments of albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs increased by 5.3% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, stamp and photo collection album exports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a slight increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 66% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons) was the main destination for stamp and photo collection album exports from Sweden, with a 40% share of total exports. Moreover, stamp and photo collection album exports to Norway exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Denmark (X tons), with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Norway amounted to -2.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+59.6% per year) and Denmark (-11.0% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X) remains the key foreign market for albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs exports from Sweden, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Norway was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+61.1% per year) and Germany (+2.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -3.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% 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 export price increased by +110.5% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 28%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($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 (+28.3%), 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 Sweden

In 2022, the amount of albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs imported into Sweden soared to X tons, rising by 20% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, stamp and photo collection album imports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 40%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest stamp and photo collection album supplier to Sweden, with a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, stamp and photo collection album imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Australia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled -2.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (+112.8% per year) and Italy (+9.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs to Sweden, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at -1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (+102.6% per year) and Italy (+7.1% 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, shrinking by -8.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 35% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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