Non-Photo Personalized Gifts Market Analysis North America, Europe, APAC, South America, Middle East and Africa - US, Germany, China, UK, Canada - Size and Forecast 2024-2028

Non-photo Personalized Gifts Market Size 2024-2028

What will be the Size of the Market During the Forecast Period?

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Market Dynamics

The market is thriving with a diverse array of offerings, ranging from customized presents to bespoke accessories and home décor pieces. These gifts cater to various occasions, including milestone events, holidays, and anniversaries, allowing individuals to express their sentiments uniquely. With a focus on hand-crafted and organic materials, the market reflects growing consumer preferences for environmentally friendly options. Businesses specializing in personalized gift creation are witnessing industry expansion, fueled by the demand for lifestyle goods tailored to individual tastes. Moreover, the rise of experiential gifting and the influence of social media influencers have contributed to the popularity of specialized merchandise, including 3D-printed personalized gifts, offering consumers a wide range of options for expressing their affection to loved ones and friends.  

Key Market Driver

The growing organized retail in emerging countries is driving growth in the market. With the expansion of supermarkets, hypermarkets, and specialty stores, there is a marked increase in organized retailing around the world. Non-photo personalized gifts such as kitchenware, tableware, stationery, and greeting cards are primarily sold by established organized retailers. 

However, organized retailers provide consumers with convenience and value for money. A lot of gifts are available in organized retail stores, making it possible for the visitor to choose from a variety of options. A large number of consumers across the globe prefer shopping through supermarkets and hypermarkets, further increasing the importance of organized retailers among companies. Growing organized retailing in emerging countries will, thus, drive the market for non-photo personalized gifts during the forecast period.

Significant Market Trends

Innovations in the personalization of gifts are a key trend in the market. To increase the acceptance and sales of non-photo personalized gifts, suppliers operating in target markets are offering a higher level of personalization. Vendors are increasingly focusing on enhancing the customer experience during the personalization of product orders by integrating innovative technologies. 

Moreover, artificial intelligence is also becoming more and more important for some retailers on the market which are trying to help customers discover their perfect gift. Some of the vendors operating in the market in focus are adopting an in-store gift personalization strategy. Such innovations in the non-photo personalization of gifts will increase their sales and thereby accelerate the growth momentum of the market during the forecast period.

Major Market Challenge

The growing competition from homemade and DIY gifts is a major challenge in the market challenge. Individuals can make DIY non-photo personalized gifts and give them to the targeted end-users. They are also capable of adapting the gifts according to their creativity and ideas to achieve a higher level of attractiveness and efficiency for receivers. People can get ideas to personalize their gifts from various online platforms, such as YouTube tutorials and social media, and create them on their own. 

Also, sometimes, individuals may not be able to find the desired gift for the receiver either in offline or online stores. Hence, they're able to choose from the DIY versions and create their gifts that would be more charming and useful for the recipient.  Hence, the growing inclination for DIY, homemade non-photo personalized gifts will have a negative impact on sales and thereby hinder the potential growth of the market during the forecast period.

Customer Landscape

The market research report includes the adoption lifecycle of the market, covering from the innovator’s stage to the laggard’s stage. It focuses on adoption rates in different regions based on penetration. Furthermore, the report also includes key purchase criteria and drivers of price sensitivity to help companies evaluate and develop their growth strategies.

Global Market Customer Landscape

Who are the Major Market Companies?

Companies are implementing various strategies, such as strategic alliances, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, geographical expansion, and product/service launches, to enhance their presence in the market.

American Greetings Corp.- The company offers non-photo personalized gifts such as birthday ecards, smashUps, anniversary ecards, and gift cards.

The research report also includes detailed analyses of the competitive landscape of the market and information about 20 market companies, including:

• American Stationery Co. Inc.
• Bed Bath and Beyond Inc.
• Card Factory Plc
• Chococraft Creations Pvt. Ltd.
• Cimpress Plc
• Etsy Inc.
• Ferns N Petals Pvt. Ltd.
• funkypigeon.com Ltd.
• Hallmark Card Inc.
• manuBIMsoft Ltd.
• Redbubble Ltd.
• Shutterfly Inc.
• Signature Gifts Ltd.
• Sixty Stores Ltd.

Qualitative and quantitative analysis of companies has been conducted to help clients understand the wider business environment as well as the strengths and weaknesses of key market players. Data is qualitatively analyzed to categorize companies as pure play, category-focused, industry-focused, and diversified; it is quantitatively analyzed to categorize companies as dominant, leading, strong, tentative, and weak.

Market Segmentation

The online segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period. The online distribution channel, also known as e-commerce, has been significantly fueling the growth of the market over the last decade. E-commerce opens the door to customers accessing national and global brands of non-photo personalized gifts.

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The online segment was the largest and was valued at USD 7.76 billion in 2018. E-commerce platforms offer personalized shopping assistance, along with suggestions on different types of non-photo personalized gifts to customers, based on aspects such as the type, customization, and designs of non-photo personalized gifts. Certain new online stores that entered the worldwide market have been encouraged to do so by increasing demand for personalized gifts.

By Region

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North America is estimated to contribute 41% to the growth of the global market during the forecast period. Technavio’s analysts have elaborately explained the regional trends and drivers that shape the market during the forecast period. The market in North America is expected to grow at a moderate rate during the forecast period. There is a near maturity in the region's traditional gifts market, and so it is now receiving an influx of exciting new products. Increased sales of non-photo personalized gifts, such as greeting cards, souvenirs, and decorative products, fuel market growth because of the high penetration of these products in occasional giftings.

Moreover, home furnishings and home decor are popular as high-end gifts. Early adoption of the Internet and the high penetration of social media have also propelled the growth of the market in focus in the region. The key contributing countries in the region are the US, Canada, and Mexico. The growing inclination for e-cards may affect the sales of non-photo personalized greeting cards in the region and thereby hinder the potential growth of the market in North America during the forecast period.

Segment Overview

The market research report provides comprehensive data (region-wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in "USD Billion" for the period 2024 to 2028, as well as historical data from 2018 to 2022 for the following segments.

• Distribution Channel Outlook 
  • Online
  • Offline

• Type Outlook 
  • Wearables and accessories
  • Decoration
  • Kitchenware and tableware
  • Stationery and greeting cards
  • Others

• Region Outlook 
  • North America
    • The U.S.
    • Canada
  • Europe
    • The U.K.
    • Germany
    • France
    • Rest of Europe
  • APAC
    • China
    • India
  • Middle East & Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • South Africa
    • Rest of the Middle East & Africa
  • South America
    • Chile
    • Argentina 
    • Brazil

Market Analyst Overview

The market is witnessing a surge in demand for custom clothing and original and considerate gifts, reflecting a shift from traditional gift-giving to more customizable products. Consumers are increasingly drawn to monogrammed homeware and engraved jewelry, seeking sustainability and environmental responsibility in their purchases. The market is embracing experiential, tech-enabled, and sustainable personalization, leveraging ethically sourced and upcycled materials. Social and political factors, along with regulations, influence companies' regional and industry footprints, with innovators like Ace Matrix leading the way. Hand-crafted gifts and personalized gift companies cater to a diverse client base, driving expansions amidst rapid urbanization and rising disposable incomes.

As smartphone usage and digitization fuel e-commerce infrastructure, consumer spending emphasizes individuality through personalized offerings from Personalization Mall and beyond. Further, the market is rapidly expanding, driven by market expansion and tech-enabled personalization. Key trends include experiential personalization, with 3D printed personalized gifts leading the way. Engraved jewelry, upcycled goods, and ethically sourced materials reflect social factors and environmental issues, such as environmental impact. Organic and natural materials appeal to consumers seeking cutting-edge, innovator products. Smartphone usage boosts active private-label brands for women, men, and kids, enhancing the gifting culture with unisex options.

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What are the Key Data Covered in this Market Report?

• CAGR of the market during the forecast period
• Detailed information on factors that will drive the market growth and forecasting of the market between 2024 and 2028
• Precise estimation of the size of the market size and its contribution to the parent market
• Accurate predictions about upcoming market trends and analysis and changes in consumer behavior
• Growth of the market across Europe, North America, APAC, South America, and Middle East and Africa
• Thorough market growth analysis of the market’s competitive landscape and detailed information about companies
• Comprehensive market analysis and report on the factors that will challenge the market research and growth of market companies

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