Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 9.1 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $2.6bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
The pandemic shifted the landscape for collectibles and antiques
- Despite the ensuing economic downturn, the online antiques and collectibles industry surged as sales swiftly transitioned from physical stores to online platforms. After making an online purchase for the first time, consumers become more comfortable with the process.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Economic fluctuation will continue to cause volatility
- Recent economic volatility has caused uncertainty for buyers of antiques and collectibles. During economic uncertainty, consumers are more likely to spend money on necessities than discretionary items like antiques and collectibles. Sellers can limit volatility by focusing on time-tested favorites, like sports memorabilia.
Biggest companies in the Online Antiques & Collectibles Sales in the US
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue ($m)
2024 | Profit ($m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Heritage Auctions Inc. | 761.7 | 41.6 | 5.5 | |
Ebay Inc. | 355.0 | 259.5 | 73.1 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Antiques (items over 100 years old), World currencies and Sports collectibles. Antiques (items over 100 years old) is the largest segment of the Online Antiques & Collectibles Sales in the US.
Trends and Insights
Antique items typically command higher selling prices because of their age and limited quantity
- An antique is a collectible item of significant age. According to US Customs and Border Protection, an item is considered an antique if it is over 100 years old at the time of importation.
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Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
This industry retails or auctions antiques and collectibles, including coins, jewelry, books, figurines and memorabilia. This industry does not include online sales and auctions of original art pieces.
What's included in this industry?
Online antiques retailingOnline collectibles retailing Listing antiques and collectibles online for third partiesCompanies
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Related Terms
COLLECTIBLEANTIQUENOVELTY ITEMAUCTIONE-TAILERBRICK AND MORTARIndustry Code
NAICS 45411 - Online Antiques & Collectibles Sales in the US
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Amid the pandemic, online sellers benefited from a surge as sales shifted from in-person to online platforms. Lower costs, broader choices and the accessibility of mobile tec...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
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Analyst insight
Antiques command high prices because of their rarity. However, online sales for contemporary collectibles, including novelty items and special editions, have surged because o...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
Unlike traditional retail, online sellers don't rely on proximity to customers. For online antiques and collectibles sellers, warehouse space is important, making market prox...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each state
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each state in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each state accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each state accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each state in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
The industry exhibits a moderate level of competition. Companies primarily compete based on product offerings, shipping fees, delivery options and customer service.
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
eBay keeps costs low by encouraging antiques and collectibles sellers to conduct business on their website. Users can list items for sale or auction and generate revenue thro...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
- Overview of Heritage Auctions Inc.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Ebay Inc.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Heritage Auctions Inc., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Ebay Inc., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Online antiques and collectibles sellers aren't heavily regulated. Online retailers must adhere to federal and state privacy, security and taxation regulations.
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
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Analyst insights
A surge in sales has boosted profit. Revenue skyrocketed during the pandemic when brick-and-mortar shops were closed. Growing levels of competition have constrained profit gr...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Industry Multiples (2017-2022)
- Industry Tax Structure (2017-2022)
- Income Statement (2017-2022)
- Balance Sheet (2017-2022)
- Liquidity Ratios (2017-2022)
- Coverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Leverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Operating Ratios (2017-2022)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Top Questions Answered
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What is the market size of the Online Antiques & Collectibles Sales in the US industry in United States in 2024?
The market size of the Online Antiques & Collectibles Sales in the US industry in United States is $2.6bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Online Antiques & Collectibles Sales in the US industry in 2024?
There are 9,742 businesses in the Online Antiques & Collectibles Sales in the US industry in United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 6.4 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Online Antiques & Collectibles Sales in the US industry in United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Online Antiques & Collectibles Sales in the US industry in United States has been growing at a CAGR of 9.1 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Online Antiques & Collectibles Sales in the US industry in United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Online Antiques & Collectibles Sales in the US industry in United States is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Online Antiques & Collectibles Sales in the US market in United States?
The biggest companies operating in the Online Antiques & Collectibles Sales market in United States are Heritage Auctions Inc. and Ebay Inc.
What does the Online Antiques & Collectibles Sales in the US in United States include?
Online antiques retailing and Online collectibles retailing are part of the Online Antiques & Collectibles Sales in the US industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Online Antiques & Collectibles Sales in the US in United States?
The company holding the most market share in United States is Heritage Auctions Inc..
How competitive is the Online Antiques & Collectibles Sales in the US industry in United States?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Online Antiques & Collectibles Sales in the US industry in United States.
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