In 2023, Germany led the European import of albums for samples, collections, stamps, or photographs with a share of 21.98%, followed by Netherlands at 19.71% and France at 17.5%. The United Kingdom held 11.21%, while Italy, Belgium, and Spain had lower shares ranging between 4-6%. Smaller contributions came from Poland, Czechia, Sweden, and other countries, with Finland and Malta at the bottom.
Key trends observed include a decrease in imports for Germany and the UK but an increase for Belgium and Italy. Ireland and Luxembourg saw notable growth, while Slovakia and Finland experienced significant declines. Overall, many countries faced slight downtrends.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in dominant importing nations depending on economic conditions and supply chain advancements. Technological innovations in digital photography storage may influence demand for physical albums, affecting import volumes across Europe.
Top countries in Import of Albums for Samples, Collections, Stamps or Photographs of Paper or Paperboard Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 21.98 | 2023 | -7.38% | -5.86% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 19.71 | 2023 | +7.25% | -1.43% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 17.5 | 2023 | +0.69% | -0.74% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 11.21 | 2023 | -10.95% | -7.59% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 5.59 | 2023 | +11.8% | +3.06% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 4.83 | 2023 | +3.76% | +6.27% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 4.82 | 2023 | -1.72% | -2.98% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 4.22 | 2023 | -7.23% | -8.52% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czechia | 1.62 | 2023 | |||
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 1.52 | 2023 | -2.74% | -1.63% | View data |
