Global Hand Stamp Market 2024

Hand Stamp Market Size

The global hand stamp market totaled $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a mild downturn. Over the period under review, the global market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Hand Stamp Production

In value terms, hand stamp production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 21%. Over the period under review, global production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Hand Stamp Exports

Exports

In 2022, approx. X units of stamps for use in the hand were exported worldwide; waning by -12.7% against the year before. In general, exports saw a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 28%. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, hand stamp exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 34% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

China was the major exporter of stamps for use in the hand in the world, with the volume of exports amounting to X units, which was approx. 41% of total exports in 2022. Austria (X units) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Taiwan (Chinese) (X units) and the Netherlands (X units). All these countries together took approx. 31% share of total exports. The United States (X units), Italy (X units), Romania (X units), Vietnam (X units), Spain (X units), Germany (X units), the Czech Republic (X units) and Poland (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to hand stamp exports from China stood at -2.1%. At the same time, Romania (+79.8%), Poland (+20.9%), Spain (+9.4%), Italy (+3.8%), Vietnam (+2.8%) and the Czech Republic (+1.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +79.8% from 2012-2022. Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Austria (-2.4%), Taiwan (Chinese) (-3.6%), the United States (-3.7%) and the Netherlands (-7.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Romania (+2.2 p.p.) and China (+1.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2012-2022, the share of the Netherlands (-3.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X), Austria ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising 54% of global exports. The Netherlands, the United States, Germany, Italy, Poland, Vietnam, the Czech Republic, Romania and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Romania, with a CAGR of +53.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average hand stamp export price amounted to $X per unit, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 13%. The global export price peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while Spain ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+10.9%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Hand Stamp Imports

Imports

In 2022, supplies from abroad of stamps for use in the hand increased by 14% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 29%. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, hand stamp imports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 28%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X units) represented the main importer of stamps for use in the hand, creating 34% of total imports. Germany (X units) held the second position in the ranking, followed by the Netherlands (X units). All these countries together took near 10% share of total imports. Austria (X units), France (X units), the UK (X units), Poland (X units), Japan (X units), Russia (X units), Brazil (X units), Indonesia (X units), South Korea (X units) and Mexico (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the stamps for use in the hand imports, with a CAGR of +12.6% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Poland (+12.3%), Russia (+11.1%), the Netherlands (+8.0%), Austria (+7.5%), South Korea (+5.2%), Indonesia (+3.3%), Germany (+2.1%) and France (+1.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Mexico experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the UK (-2.2%), Brazil (-2.9%) and Japan (-3.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United States (+21 p.p.), the Netherlands (+1.9 p.p.), Poland (+1.5 p.p.) and Austria (+1.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while the UK and Japan saw its share reduced by -1.7% and -1.7% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported stamps for use in the hand worldwide, comprising 18% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an 8.2% share of global imports. It was followed by France, with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States was relatively modest. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+0.8% per year) and France (+1.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average hand stamp import price amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of -15.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 5.9%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while Indonesia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+2.9%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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