Albums for samples or for collections market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The market for albums for samples or collections in Spain, measured in physical volume, contracted significantly from over 3 000 t in 2018 to around 1 400 t in 2024. This downward trend was interrupted by a temporary rebound in 2020 and a stronger recovery in 2023, but the overall movement was a substantial reduction in market volume. In value terms, the decline was more moderate, falling from $37.2 million to $24.2 million, which points to a notable increase in the average price per unit over these years.

By 2024, the market's value showed resilience despite lower volume, influenced by a growing collector segment. Increased vinyl sales, driven by Generation Z's interest in responsible consumption and collectibles, bolstered demand for premium physical albums. A preference for limited editions, special packaging, and collectible items like photocards, especially within niches such as K-pop, supported the market's value by shifting consumption toward higher-priced products.

Production albums for samples or collections in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Spain's production of albums for samples or collections declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 29 027 K $ US, remaining flat compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 11%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 13.7%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 3.5%. The maximum value was reached in 2018 at 33 753 K $ US.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Production of albums for samples or collections in Spain declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 1 880 t were produced, representing a modest year-over-year loss of 5.2%. Over the period 2017-2020, production increased by 27.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.4%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 14.8%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 57.5%. The maximum value was reached in 2018 at 2 327 t.

Annual dynamics of production in Spain in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports albums for samples or collections from Spain

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during these years. The lowest export volume was observed in 2018 at 224 t, while the highest occurred in 2017, resulting in a peak-to-trough ratio of 7.5 times. In 2020, Spain exported 262 t of albums for samples or collections, reflecting a year-over-year drop of 7.4%. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 86.7%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 26.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal, Italy, and France were the main markets for Spain's exports of albums for samples or collections in kind. Portugal accounted for 63.7% of exports, Italy for 8.8%, and France for 5.7%. Together, these three countries represented 78.3% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Spain's export volume of albums for samples or collections amounted to 4 896 K $ US, which is 4.5% lower than the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, exports decreased by 13%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.5%. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 10.2%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 1.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain's exports of albums for samples or collections in value terms were characterized by a broad spread across markets. Italy accounted for 14.9% of exports, France for 14.8%, and Portugal for 12.1%. Together, these three countries represented only 41.8% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports albums for samples or collections to Spain

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Spain's imports of albums for samples or collections reached 1 202 t, corresponding to a sharp increase of 58.8% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 38%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.3%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 757 t, with the largest decline occurring that same year at 22.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Romania, and France were the key sources for Spain's imports of albums for samples or collections in kind. China accounted for 35.4% of imports, Romania for 19.3%, and France for 13.2%. Together, these three countries represented 67.9% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Spain's imports of albums for samples or collections declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were recorded at 4 836 K $ US, representing a sharp decline of 40.8% versus the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 51.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 21.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets—China, Portugal, and Czechia—together accounted for 53.2% of total imports in value terms of albums for samples or collections to Spain.

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

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