Global Sports Trading Cards Market Insights Forecasts to 2033
- The Global Sports Trading Cards Market Size was Valued at USD 12,983.53 Million in 2023
- The Market Size is Growing at a CAGR of 7.83% from 2023 to 2033
- The Worldwide Sports Trading Cards Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 27,584.82 Million by 2033
- Asia Pacific is Expected to Grow the fastest during the forecast period.
The Global Sports Trading Cards Market Size is Anticipated to Exceed USD 27,584.82 Million by 2033, Growing at a CAGR of 7.83% from 2023 to 2033.
Market Overview
A trading card, also known as a collection card, is a smaller size card made of paperboard or thick paper that often includes a photograph of a person, location, or item (fictional or real) as well as additional text, such as statistics or trivia. Baseball cards are especially well-known. Sports trading cards are unique cards developed specifically for sports. These card games frequently feature fantasy-based gameplay. The sports trading card business is currently expanding at a quick pace, owing primarily to the lockdown scenario, but with the rapid expansion in connectivity enabled by internet forums, there is a significant need for real-time consumer participation. Increased demand for computerized games, as well as an increasing number of game users, are predicted to accelerate market growth. The popularity of online gaming, as well as increased Internet access in developing countries, are expected to drive market growth. Hardware development and widespread adoption of electronic devices such as workstations, cell phones, PCs, tablets, and others. These features are predicted to drive commercial trading card game development in the coming years. Developing interest in complex games, along with the appeal of a better client experience, is expected to attract more customers.
Report Coverage
This research report categorizes the market for the global sports trading cards market based on various segments and regions forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the global sports trading cards market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the global sports trading cards market.
| Report Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Base Year: | 2023 |
| Market Size in 2023: | USD 12,983.53 Million |
| Forecast Period: | 2023-2033 |
| Forecast Period CAGR 2023-2033 : | 7.83% |
| 2033 Value Projection: | USD 27,584.82 Million |
| Historical Data for: | 2019-2022 |
| No. of Pages: | 200 |
| Tables, Charts & Figures: | 110 |
| Segments covered: | By Type, By Sales Channel, By Region, By Application |
| Companies covered:: | Blizzard Entertainment, Bushiroad, Fantasy Flight Games, Hasbro Inc., eBay, Panini, Topps Company, The Upper Deck Company, Futura, Leaf Trading Cards, Konami Holdings Corporation, Bandai, Legend Story Studios, and Others Key Vendors. |
| Pitfalls & Challenges: | COVID-19 Empact,Challenges, Future, Growth, & Analysis |
Driving Factors
An increase in the number of twenty- to thirty-year-old consumers around the world, along with a high spending limit, is expected to drive market growth. An increase in web traffic and a growing number of gamers are predicted to drive market growth. A rise in millennial spending, combined with increased investment by prominent market participants, is expected to boost market growth. Increased interest in trading card games, as well as a larger proportion of the population preferring to play web-based games. Expanded industrialization and an increase in tablet and mobile phone users, together with widespread acceptance of portable gaming, are expected to foster industry growth in the coming years. High reception of the game for expertise advancement is expected to increase sports trading card games.
Restraining Factors
The causes restricting the growth of the global sports trading card market are a lack of understanding, growing sports card costs, and esports gambling.
Market Segmentation
The global sports trading cards market share is classified into type, sales channel, and application.
- The autograph card segment is expected to hold the largest share of the global sports trading cards market during the forecast period.
Based on the type, the global sports trading cards market is categorized into character card, image card, and autograph card. Among these, the autograph card segment is expected to hold the largest share of the global sports trading cards market during the forecast period. Autograph cards are sports trading cards that feature the autographs of players or professional athletes. Autographs on sports cards increase the card's value, making it distinctive and valuable for fans. Because the autograph indicates the signer's direct link to the receiver, it has greater sentimental, emotional, and aesthetic significance. There are several varieties of autographed sports trading cards, including sticker autograph cards and on-card signature cards.
- The online segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period.
Based on the sales channel, the global sports trading cards market is categorized into online, and offline. Among these, the online segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period. In modern times, purchasing sports cards online can be a game-changer in terms of collection development. It's more than simply convenience and lower prices; it's an all-around better alternative that opens up an international marketplace where anyone can find the rarest of rare cards.
- The football segment is expected to hold a significant share of the global sports trading cards market during the forecast period.
Based on the application, the global sports trading cards market is categorized into cricket, baseball, basketball, football, boxing, cycling, and others. Among these, the football segment is expected to hold a significant share of the global sports trading cards market during the forecast period. Football is the increased fan experience at stadiums, which involves the use of new technologies such as video screens, high-speed Wi-Fi, and contactless payment systems. These developments have made attending football games more easy, pleasant, and immersive for football fans. Furthermore, the establishment of youth programs and training facilities that support the growth and development potential of aspiring football players has raised the level of competition and game standards, attracting more fans and spectators. As a result, football associations and clubs have seen a huge boost in revenues.
Regional Segment Analysis of the Global Sports Trading Cards Market
• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico)
• Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil and the Rest of South America)
• The Middle East and Africa (UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)
North America is projected to hold the largest share of the global sports trading cards market over the forecast period.
North America is projected to hold the largest share of the global sports trading cards market over the forecast period. The rise in millennial spending and more speculation by major market players are expected to boost market growth. Increased interest in trading card games is likely to fuel market growth. Expanded industrialization and an increase in tablet and mobile phone users, together with widespread portable gaming use, are expected to drive market growth. The game's reception, which aids in the development of mind capability and fixation and center, is projected to accelerate the growth of the trading card game market in the coming years.
Asia Pacific is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR growth of the global sports trading cards market during the forecast period. The population aged 20 to 30 and their growing disposable cash flow. Work on global pay and increased interest in web-based gaming are expected to drive industry growth. The growing number of cell phone users, paired with expanding economies, is expected to drive industry growth. An increase in web traffic and a growing number of gamers are predicted to drive market growth.
Competitive Analysis:
The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the global sports trading cards market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.
Key Market Developments
- In November 2023, eBay Inc., a global commerce company that links millions of sellers and buyers worldwide, and COMC, an innovator in the sports trading card industry, announced that they have entered into a commercial partnership to accelerate the growth of the hobby.
- In July 2023, Upper Deck has reached a deal with Connor Bedard, the number one overall NHL Draft choice. Under the terms of this arrangement, the corporation will make autographed trading cards and possess the player's trading cards.
- In June 2023, Leaf Trading Cards, a premier maker and distributor of sports trading cards, is excited to announce a revolutionary relationship with the Professional Bowlers Association. This unparalleled collaboration will introduce the excitement and intrigue of professional bowling to collectors all around the world.
Key Target Audience
- Market Players
- Investors
- End-users
- Government Authorities
- Consulting And Research Firm
- Venture capitalists
- Value-Added Resellers (VARs)
List of Key Companies
- Blizzard Entertainment
- Bushiroad
- Fantasy Flight Games
- Hasbro Inc.
- eBay
- Panini
- Topps Company
- The Upper Deck Company
- Futura
- Leaf Trading Cards
- Konami Holdings Corporation
- Bandai
- Legend Story Studios
- Others
Market Segment
This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2033. Spherical Insights has segmented the global sports trading cards market based on the below-mentioned segments:
Global Sports Trading Cards Market, By Type
- Character Card
- Image Card
- Autograph Card
Global Sports Trading Cards Market, By Sales Channel
- Online
- Offline
Global Sports Trading Cards Market, By Application
- Cricket
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Boxing
- Cycling
- Others
Global Sports Trading Cards Market, By Regional
- North America
- US
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- Germany
- Uk
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of South America
- Middle East & Africa
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- Qatar
- South Africa
- Rest of the Middle East & Africa
