United States Sports Trading Card Market Introduction and Overview
According to SPER Market Research, the United States Sports Trading Card Market is estimated to reach USD 16 Billion by 2033 with a CAGR of 13.2%.
The report includes an in-depth analysis of the United States Sports Trading Card Market, including market size and trends, product mix, applications, and supplier analysis. A trading card, sometimes called a collecting card, is a little, thick paper or paperboard card with writing on it that usually includes trivia or statistics and an image of a person, place, or thing. Trading cards are mostly connected to sports, even if baseball cards are a well-known brand. Trade cards unrelated to sports, like those from video games like Pokémon, are placed in a different category. Comic book, cartoon, TV show, and movie characters are frequently featured on these cards. Conversely, sports trading cards are made especially for sports-related games, frequently with fantasy elements. These cards' success is based on how unique the game is; at the moment, these kinds of games are dominating the sports trading card industry.
Market Opportunities and Challenges
The United States sports trading card market presents both opportunities and challenges. One opportunity lies in the strong demand from collectors, hobbyists, and sports fans who seek cards featuring their favorite athletes and teams. The market also benefits from the increasing popularity of sports memorabilia as alternative investments, attracting investors looking for potential financial returns. Additionally, advancements in digital technology offer opportunities for innovation, such as the integration of augmented reality or blockchain technology into trading cards, enhancing the collector experience.
However, the market faces challenges such as competition from digital alternatives and other collectibles, as well as concerns over counterfeit cards and fluctuating player performance impacting card values. Moreover, supply chain disruptions and production challenges, as seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, can hinder the availability of new cards and impact market dynamics. Addressing these challenges while capitalizing on emerging opportunities will be essential for sustained growth and success in the U.S. sports trading card market.
Market Competitive Landscape
The sports trading card industry in the United States is extremely competitive, with established businesses, independent manufacturers, and individual collectors all contributing to the ecosystem of the industry. Athlete relationships, card quality, design innovation, brand recognition, and licencing agreements are some of the factors that influence the competitive landscape. The major key players in the United States Sports Trading Card Market are: Futera, Leaf Trading cards, Panini SPA, Topps Company, Tristar Productions, Upper Deck Company, Others.
Scope of the Report:
| Report Metric | Details |
| Market size available for years | 2020-2033 |
| Base year considered | 2023 |
| Forecast period | 2024-2033 |
| Segments covered | By Product Type, By Application
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| Regions covered | East Region, North Region, South Region, West Region
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| Companies Covered | Futera, Leaf Trading cards, Panini SPA, Topps Company, Tristar Productions, Upper Deck Company, Others.
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COVID-19 Impact on United States Sports Trading Card Market
The sports trading card industry has been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, which has caused changes in collector behaviour, card values, and trade and distribution channel interruptions. The market's tenacity, flexibility on digital platforms, and sustained interest in collectibles amid hard times have all been brought to light by the pandemic.
Key Target Audience:
- Collectors
- Hobbyists
- Sports Fans
- Investors
- Retailers
- Distributors
- Manufacturers
- Auction Houses
- Online Platforms
- Trading Card Grading Services
- Others
Our in-depth analysis of the United States Sports Trading Card Market includes the following segments:
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By Product Type: |
Autograph Card
Character Card
Image Card
Other
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By Application: |
Baseball
Basketball
Boxing
Cricket
Football
Hockey
Others
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Key Topics Covered in the Report:
- United States Sports Trading Card Market Size (FY’2024-FY’2033)
- Overview of United States Sports Trading Card Market
- Segmentation of United States Sports Trading Card Market By Product Type (Autograph Card, Character Card, Image Card, Other)
- Segmentation of United States Sports Trading Card Market By Application (Baseball, Basketball, Boxing, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Others)
- Statistical Snap of United States Sports Trading Card Market
- Expansion Analysis of United States Sports Trading Card Market
- Problems and Obstacles in United States Sports Trading Card Market
- Competitive Landscape in the United States Sports Trading Card Market
- Impact of COVID-19 and Demonetization on United States Sports Trading Card Market
- Details on Current Investment in United States Sports Trading Card Market
- Competitive Analysis of United States Sports Trading Card Market
- Prominent Players in the United States Sports Trading Card Market
- SWOT Analysis of United States Sports Trading Card Market
- United States Sports Trading Card Market Future Outlook and Projections (FY’2024-FY’2033)
- Recommendations from Analyst
1. Introduction
1.1. Scope of the report
1.2. Market segment analysis
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Research data source
2.1.1. Secondary Data
2.1.2. Primary Data
2.1.3. SPER’s internal database
2.1.4. Premium insight from KOL’s
2.2. Market size estimation
2.2.1. Top-down and Bottom-up approach
2.3. Data triangulation
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Dynamics
4.1. Driver, Restraint, Opportunity and Challenges analysis
4.1.1. Drivers
4.1.2. Restraints
4.1.3. Opportunities
4.1.4. Challenges
4.2. COVID-19 Impacts of the United States Sports Trading Card Market
5. Market variable and outlook
5.1. SWOT Analysis
5.1.1. Strengths
5.1.2. Weaknesses
5.1.3. Opportunities
5.1.4. Threats
5.2. PESTEL Analysis
5.2.1. Political Landscape
5.2.2. Economic Landscape
5.2.3. Social Landscape
5.2.4. Technological Landscape
5.2.5. Environmental Landscape
5.2.6. Legal Landscape
5.3. PORTER’s Five Forces
5.3.1. Bargaining power of suppliers
5.3.2. Bargaining power of buyers
5.3.3. Threat of Substitute
5.3.4. Threat of new entrant
5.3.5. Competitive rivalry
5.4. Heat Map Analysis
6. Competitive Landscape
6.1. United States Sports Trading Card Market Manufacturing Base Distribution, Sales Area, Product Type
6.2. Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnerships, Product Launch, and Collaboration in United States Sports Trading Card Market
7. United States Sports Trading Card Market, By Product Type (USD Million) 2020-2033
7.1. United States Sports Trading Card Market Size, Share and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020-2026
7.2. United States Sports Trading Card Market Size, Share and Forecast, By Product Type, 2027-2033
7.3. Autograph Card
7.4. Character Card
7.5. Image Card
7.6. Other
8. United States Sports Trading Card Market, By Application (USD Million) 2020-2033
8.1. United States Sports Trading Card Market Size, Share and Forecast, By Application, 2020-2026
8.2. United States Sports Trading Card Market Size, Share and Forecast, By Application, 2027-2033
8.3. Baseball
8.4. Basketball
8.5. Boxing
8.6. Cricket
8.7. Football
8.8. Hockey
8.9. Others
9. United States Sports Trading Card Market Forecast, 2020-2033 (USD Million)
9.1. United States Sports Trading Card Market Size and Market Share
10. United States Sports Trading Card Market, By Region, 2020-2033 (USD Million)
10.1. United States Sports Trading Card Market Size and Market Share By Region (2020-2026)
10.2. United States Sports Trading Card Market Size and Market Share By Region (2027-2033)
10.3. East Region
10.4. North Region
10.5. South Region
10.6. West Region
11. Company Profile
11.1. Futera
11.1.1. Company details
11.1.2. Financial outlook
11.1.3. Product summary
11.1.4. Recent developments
11.2. Leaf Trading cards
11.2.1. Company details
11.2.2. Financial outlook
11.2.3. Product summary
11.2.4. Recent developments
11.3. Panini SPA
11.3.1. Company details
11.3.2. Financial outlook
11.3.3. Product summary
11.3.4. Recent developments
11.4. Topps Company
11.4.1. Company details
11.4.2. Financial outlook
11.4.3. Product summary
11.4.4. Recent developments
11.5. Tristar Productions
11.5.1. Company details
11.5.2. Financial outlook
11.5.3. Product summary
11.5.4. Recent developments
11.6. Upper Deck Company
11.6.1. Company details
11.6.2. Financial outlook
11.6.3. Product summary
11.6.4. Recent developments
11.7. Others
12. List of Abbreviations
13. Reference Links
14. Conclusion
15. Research Scope