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Albums for samples or for collections market in Germany

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for albums for samples or collections in Germany, measured in value, showed considerable volatility between 2018 and 2024. After reaching 44.8 million USD in 2018, the market size contracted significantly to 35.0 million USD in 2019 and further to 31.1 million USD in 2020. A notable recovery followed in 2021, with the market expanding to 37.1 million USD, before entering another downward phase that brought it to 28.8 million USD by 2023.

In 2024, the market rebounded to 31.0 million USD. This growth coincided with a reported 7.6% increase in total revenues for the German music industry in the first half of the year, driven by streaming, CDs, downloads, and vinyl. The expansion in the broader music sector likely supported demand for physical album collections, contributing to the market's recovery.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2021-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2021-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Germany
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2021-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production albums for samples or collections in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In Germany, the production of albums for samples or collections declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 27 141 K $ US, marking a moderate decline of 4.4% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 10.5%, which translates to an annualized rate of 3.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 33 465 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 15.2%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 10.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.4%	(15.2%)	(4.4%)	(3.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports albums for samples or collections from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's export volume of albums for samples or collections increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 2 356 t, showing a solid improvement of 15.6% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 33.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.0%	0.5%	15.6%	10.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany's exports in kind of albums for samples or collections were distributed across many countries. Poland accounted for 17.8% of exports in kind, France for 8.9%, and Austria for 8.6%, with these three countries together representing only 35.2% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Germany exported 20 983 K $ US worth of albums for samples or collections in 2020, reflecting a robust advance of 11.4% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 33.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 0.2%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 20.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	20.2%	(0.2%)	11.4%	10.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's export portfolio in value terms for albums for samples or collections was quite broad. Poland contributed 16.5% of exports in value terms, France 10.8%, and Austria 9.7%, with these three countries together accounting for only 36.9% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports albums for samples or collections to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's imports of albums for samples or collections declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 4 458 t, indicating a slight decrease of 1.9% relative to the prior year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 16.8%, with a CAGR of 6.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.1%)	(11.6%)	(1.9%)	(6.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, China was the leading source for Germany's imports in kind of albums for samples or collections, accounting for 60.0% of imports. Poland and Hungary each contributed 6.6%, with these three countries combined representing 73.1% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Germany's imports of albums for samples or collections declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume was valued at 24 985 K $ US, which is 1.9% lower than the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 19.1%, with a CAGR of 6.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.1%)	(15.8%)	(1.9%)	(6.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China was the main market for Germany's imports in value terms of albums for samples or collections, accounting for 43.9% of imports. Poland followed with 10.4%, and Czechia with 10.0%, with these three countries together making up 64.3% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io