I. Remarkable Global Market Trends for Decorative Paintings and Photo Frames

Since the second half of 2024, the global market for decorative paintings and photo frames has shown distinct trend directions. In terms of style preferences, minimalist modern and retro rural styles have emerged as the two mainstream trends. Minimalist modern decorative paintings represented by Scandinavian design, with their simple lines and soft tones, continue to be popular in mid-to-high-end home markets in Europe and America. Meanwhile, retro rural-style photo frames, combined with distressed craftsmanship and natural wooden textures, have gained significant favor in rural homestay renovation projects in North America and Europe.

In terms of material innovation, the application of environmentally friendly degradable materials has become increasingly widespread. According to market research reports, the export volume of photo frames made from eco-friendly materials such as bamboo fiber and recycled plastic has increased by 35% year on year. The growing emphasis on eco-friendly products among consumers has prompted manufacturers to intensify investments in the research and application of sustainable materials.

II. Policy Dynamics Influencing Foreign Trade Landscape

Recently, adjustments to import and export policies in multiple countries have had a significant impact on the foreign trade of decorative paintings and photo frames. The EU has officially implemented the New Battery Regulation, which, although primarily targeting battery products, has indirect effects on smart decorative paintings with built-in electronic components, requiring enterprises to provide more detailed product safety and environmental protection certifications. The U.S. Customs has strengthened intellectual property rights (IPR) reviews for imported decorative paintings, with the number of detention cases involving infringement increasing by 20% in the second half of 2024, urging enterprises to pay closer attention to original design and IPR protection.

Meanwhile, trade cooperation between China and ASEAN countries under the RCEP framework has been continuously deepened, with tariffs on decorative paintings and photo frames further reduced, providing new opportunities for Chinese enterprises to explore the Southeast Asian market. According to customs data, China's export volume of decorative paintings and photo frames to ASEAN increased by 22% year on year in 2024, with countries such as Vietnam and Thailand becoming important emerging markets.