The South America Sports Memorabilia Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 25.5% from 2023 to 2033
The market of Sports Memorabilia in South America has witnessed significant growth in the recent years. The countries of Brazil, Venezuela, Argentina, Peru, Columbia, and Uruguay are prime centers of Soccer/Football. Professional Leagues are found throughout the South American Region. Majority of the winners of FIFA Club World Cup are from the South American nations, Brazil being the biggest winners of all time. The continent is also home to many of the most renowned and most talented players in history, which include Pelé, Ronaldo, Garrincha, Messi, Maradona, Zico, and many more; contributing to even more hype in the market of Sports Memorabilia.
Football Dominance in the South American Nations
Soccer and South America are often used synonymously. The value of a Sports Collectible goes up over time, similar to any other good investment. Sports items associated with popular sports and iconic figures such as Football/Soccer in the South American nations, tends to have a strong market in this region. This sport is deeply ingrained as a part of their culture in these countries. Brazil, often referred to as the ‘country of football’ has produced legendary players like Pelé, Zico, Romario, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, and Neymar, who have captivated both domestic and international audiences. Sport is such a big influence in these nations that the countries in this continent hosts many of the Prime Sports Events like the Brazilian Grand Prix, the South American Confederation of Football, the Argentina Polo Open Championship, etc. Other than Soccer, sports like volleyball, martial arts, basketball, tennis, and motor sports like racing (especially Formula One), attract a huge fanbase.
What counts as a Sports Memorabilia
The range of sports collectible items is only limited by imagination of the creators. From Sports Figurines, Signed Jerseys, Premium Wearables to Game Used Items and Trading Cards, there is a huge variety of sports memorabilia popularly sold in the market. Trading Cards Category and Game-used Items top the list followed by Premium Jerseys, as a majority of fans or collectors invest in such items. The rarity and importance of an item determines its price. Some of the most expensive sports memorabilia in the world includes the ‘Michael Jordan Jersey’ priced at US $10.1M. Another example is the ‘1952 Topps Mickey Mantle Baseball Card, priced at US $12.6M, which is the most expensive memorabilia in the world.
Sports Memorabilia as a Status Symbol
The jersey worn by Pele when he scored his final goal for Brazil in World Cup 1971 went up for auction this month, and is expected to cost around $124,000 to $186,000, placing it in one of the most iconic and valuable memorabilia in the market. Collecting sports memorabilia is one of the most popular hobbies worldwide. Apart from showing great support for a particular team, it is also considered a good investment these days. The popularity of a player, team, league, or a sport makes an investment a great investment. The Global Market for Sports Memorabilia is expected to reach $227.3 Billion by 2033, where the trading cards category remains the most popular. Memorabilia linked to historic matches, winning teams, or milestones hold sentimental value and is in high demand among sport enthusiasts.
From Licensed Sellers to Auction Houses – Key Market Places
South America countries, being the Apex of Sporting Tournaments and Events, have their own sports memorabilia markets, ranging from local stores, online platforms to auction houses, catering to fans and collectors. Serving as the hub for buying, selling, and trading sports memorabilia, Licensed Sellers and Auction Houses are two of the most popular distribution channels. Authentic Signed Items are often sold through Premium Sellers like Fanatics South America, which is a major market player. Expensive and Game used historic items are often sold through Auction Houses, where the collectors bid on the items. Jerseys, Caps, Gloves, and other wearables are often sold in Stadiums, as they serve as an opportunity to connect with the fans.
How the Sports NFTs Market has exploded
Sports NFTs account for unique digital items like images, videos, audio clips, or other forms of media, that are tied to a specific sports athlete, team, or a legendary moment like a game-winning shot, record-breaking matches, or iconic championships. The ownership of such an asset is secured on the blockchain, which gives them utility and capability which surpasses tradition sports collectibles. ‘Sorare’ is one example of such a Global Fantasy Football Video Game which has more than 300 licensed clubs and allows the trade of officially licensed digital player cards. This company was valued at $4.3 billion in 2022, and recently secured a reported £30 million deal to gain licensing rights for the English Premier League. Such platforms proves that the Sports Memorabilia Market has plenty of room for NFTs Market to flourish.
Competitive Landscape
The marketplace of sports memorabilia in South America is prominently active because of their love for sports. Fanatics, is a world class licensed market player, which has access to global market and trades Sports Collectibles across the world. MatchWornShirt is another licensed seller working with 250+ top tier sports organization, selling authentic worn and signed sports shirts in South America. FutFanatics, a Brazil-based retail company, supplies a range of soccer jerseys, sports apparel, and licensed products in the online market place. Some of the renowned Auction Houses working across South American nations are Baterbys Art Gallery, Leilão de Futebol, and Argentina Collectibles.
The Sports NFT Market in South America, has some notable players which include Sorare, NBA Top Shot, MLB Champions, and UFC. NBA Top Shot is a nonfungible token marketplace that enables fans to trade NBA-themed digital collectibles. It recorded a peak sale price of $181.8 in March 2021. The Paris-based Sorare, is one of the fastest growing NFT Trading application, with a current registered user base of over 3 million users. With its initial focus on soccer, it has now featured 280+ soccer leagues.
Recent Strategic Developments
- January 2023: Sorare announced a four-year licensing partnership with the English Premier League, one of the most popular leagues in the world.
- June 2023: Fanatics acquired Fexpro, accelerating growth plans in Latin America. Fexpro is a leading wholesaler of licensed sportswear in Latin America.
- January 2023: FIFA released 199 replicas of World Cup trophy for sale, each numbered and signed for authenticity.
- June 2023: The jersey worn by Pele when he scored his last goal for Brazil, went on for Auction at a whopping price of $124,000 to $186,000.
- October 2022: Demand for Panini collectible cards was fueled up by high hopes of a successful World Cup and last game by Messi.
- NFTS for Sports Media is generated more than $2 Billion in transaction in the year 2022.
Years considered for this report
- Historical Years: 2021 - 2022
- Base Year: 2022
- Forecast Period: 2023 - 2033
South America Sports Collectibles Market Research Report Analysis Highlights
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Sports Collectibles Market Segments
Sports Memorabilia Market
By Product Type (Revenue, USD Million, 2023 - 2033)
- Figurines
- Bobble Head
- Sports Figurines
- Wearables (Licensed)
- Hats And Caps
- Jersey
- Helmets
- Shoes/Sneakers
- T-shirts
- Hoodies & Sweatshirts
- Jackets
- Accessories
- Signed Memorabilia
- Jerseys
- Shoes/Sneakers
- Helmets
- Bats
- Ball
- Other Sports Equipment
- Game Used Items
- Jerseys
- Shoes/Sneakers
- Hats & Caps
- Balls
- Bats
- Helmets
- Other Sports Equipment
- Others
- Flags And Banners
- Prints And Posters (Collage, Premium Photos, etc.)
- Match Tickets
- Plaque Framed Photos
By Sports (Revenue, USD Million, 2023 - 2033)
- Cricket
- Basketball
- Baseball
- Football
- Tennis
- Hockey
- Boxing
- Auto Racing
- Cycling
- American Football
- Others
By Leagues (Revenue, USD Million, 2023 - 2033)
- NFL
- NHL
- MLB
- NBA
- UFC
- IPL
- FIFA
- Olympics
- College/Universities
- NASCAR
- Other Leagues
By Sports Trading Cards (Revenue, USD Million, 2023 - 2033)
By Type (Revenue, USD Million, 2023 - 2033)
- Character Card
- Image Card
- Autograph Card
- Others
By Leagues (Revenue, USD Million, 2023 - 2033)
- NFL Cards
- NHL Cards
- MLB Cards
- NBA Cards
- UFC Trading Cards
- College Trading Cards
- NASCAR Trading Cards
- Other Cards
NFT Sports Collectibles
By Type (Revenue, USD Million, 2023 - 2033)
- Image NFTs
- Video NFTs
- Other NFTs
By NFT Sports Collectibles (Revenue, USD Million, 2023 - 2033)
By Sports
- Cricket
- Basketball
- Baseball
- Soccer/Football
- Hockey
- Tennis
- Cycling
- Boxing
- Auto Racing
- Others
By Sales Channel (Revenue, USD Million, 2023 - 2033)
- Licensed Sellers
- Specialized Collectibles Web Portals
- Online Shopping Websites
- Auction Houses
- Offline Retails
By Geography (Revenue, USD Million, 2023 - 2033)
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Peru
- Columbia
- Bolivia
- Venezuela
- Chile
- Paraguay
- Ecuador
- Guyana
- Uruguay
- Suriname
South America Sports Collectibles Top Companies
-MatchWornShirt
-Fútbol Manía
-Esporte & Cia
-Fanatics South America
-FutFanatics
-Solo Deportes
-Fútbol Emotion
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