Photo Camera Market

The global photo camera market is expected to show growth with a forecasted CAGR of +3.4%. The largest consumer of photo cameras is the Philippines, with Malaysia and the United States following behind. The Philippines also leads in photo camera production, with China being the second-largest producer. China is the main exporter of photo cameras, followed by Thailand and the Netherlands. Cameras for roll film of 35mm width and instant print cameras are the key types of photo cameras exported worldwide. The average photo camera export price stood at $34 per unit in 2022, with noticeable variations by country of origin.

Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for photo camera worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of +3.4% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 125M units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +4.8% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $8.4B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Photographic (Other Than Cinematographic) Cameras

After three years of decline, consumption of photographic (other than cinematographic) cameras increased by 3.7% to 95M units in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable downturn. Over the period under review, global consumption attained the maximum volume at 151M units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

The global photo camera market size rose markedly to $5.8B in 2022, with an increase of 7% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Global consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Consumption By Country

The Philippines (52M units) remains the largest photo camera consuming country worldwide, accounting for 54% of total volume. Moreover, photo camera consumption in the Philippines exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Malaysia (8.4M units), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (5M units), with a 5.3% share.

In the Philippines, photo camera consumption expanded at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Malaysia (+36.0% per year) and the United States (-7.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest photo camera markets worldwide were the Philippines ($1.7B), Canada ($1.1B) and Malaysia ($522M), together comprising 57% of the global market.

In terms of the main consuming countries, Malaysia, with a CAGR of +36.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to market size over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of photo camera per capita consumption in 2022 were the Philippines (461 units per 1000 persons), Singapore (254 units per 1000 persons) and Malaysia (253 units per 1000 persons).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Malaysia (with a CAGR of +34.6%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Photographic (Other Than Cinematographic) Cameras

Global photo camera production fell to 97M units in 2022, standing approx. at 2021. Overall, production recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 0.4% against the previous year. Global production peaked at 174M units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, photo camera production reduced modestly to $4.8B in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 13%. Global production peaked at $6.7B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Production By Country

The country with the largest volume of photo camera production was the Philippines (54M units), comprising approx. 56% of total volume. Moreover, photo camera production in the Philippines exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, China (13M units), fourfold. Malaysia (9M units) ranked third in terms of total production with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in the Philippines totaled +1.2%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: China (-17.2% per year) and Malaysia (+1.0% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Photographic (Other Than Cinematographic) Cameras

In 2022, purchases abroad of photographic (other than cinematographic) cameras increased by 24% to 34M units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. Over the period under review, global imports reached the peak figure at 42M units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, photo camera imports surged to $1.2B in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +38.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 38%. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports By Country

In 2022, the United States (5.9M units), followed by Germany (3.7M units), the Netherlands (3.7M units), Japan (3.2M units), the UK (2.3M units), China (2M units) and Hong Kong SAR (1.7M units) were the key importers of photographic (other than cinematographic) cameras, together comprising 65% of total imports. The following importers - South Korea (1.5M units), France (1.2M units), Poland (1.2M units), Australia (1.1M units), Canada (0.9M units) and India (0.6M units) - together made up 18% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +40.4%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest photo camera importing markets worldwide were the United States ($202M), Hong Kong SAR ($154M) and the Netherlands ($93M), with a combined 38% share of global imports. France, Germany, Japan, the UK, South Korea, China, Poland, Australia, Canada and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

Among the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of +29.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports By Type

Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); of a kind (not SLR) for roll film of a width of 35mm (17M units) and cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); instant print cameras (13M units) prevails in imports structure, together achieving 93% of total imports. Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); of a kind (not SLR) for roll film n.e.s. in heading no. 9006 (1.2M units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key imported products, was attained by cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); instant print cameras (with a CAGR of +22.5%), while imports for the other products experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); instant print cameras ($568M) constitutes the largest type of photographic (other than cinematographic) cameras imported worldwide, comprising 50% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); of a kind (not SLR) for roll film n.e.s. in heading no. 9006 ($229M), with a 20% share of global imports. It was followed by cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); specially designed for underwater use, aerial survey, medical or surgical examination of internal organs; comparison cameras for forensic or criminological use, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of the value of cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); instant print cameras imports amounted to +19.3%. With regard to the other imported products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); of a kind (not SLR) for roll film n.e.s. in heading no. 9006 (-0.7% per year) and cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); specially designed for underwater use, aerial survey, medical or surgical examination of internal organs; comparison cameras for forensic or criminological use (-0.7% per year).

Import Prices By Type

The average photo camera import price stood at $35 per unit in 2022, falling by -6.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, photo camera import price decreased by -16.1% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 36%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $41 per unit. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major imported products. In 2022, the product with the highest price was cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); specially designed for underwater use, aerial survey, medical or surgical examination of internal organs; comparison cameras for forensic or criminological use ($330 per unit), while the price for cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); of a kind (not SLR) for roll film of a width of 35mm ($8.1 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); specially designed for underwater use, aerial survey, medical or surgical examination of internal organs; comparison cameras for forensic or criminological use (+8.8%), while the other products experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average photo camera import price amounted to $35 per unit, which is down by -6.1% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, photo camera import price decreased by -16.1% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 36%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $41 per unit. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($93 per unit), while Japan ($14 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+21.3%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Photographic (Other Than Cinematographic) Cameras

In 2022, shipments abroad of photographic (other than cinematographic) cameras increased by 9.6% to 36M units, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 49%. The global exports peaked at 65M units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, photo camera exports surged to $1.2B in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $1.6B. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the global exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports By Country

In 2022, China (14M units) was the main exporter of photographic (other than cinematographic) cameras, making up 39% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Thailand (6.3M units), the Netherlands (4.1M units), the Philippines (2.6M units) and Germany (2.1M units), together constituting a 42% share of total exports. Hong Kong SAR (1.4M units) and the United States (0.8M units) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to photo camera exports from China stood at -1.1%. At the same time, the Netherlands (+9.3%) and Thailand (+3.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +9.3% from 2012-2022. Hong Kong SAR experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Germany (-2.5%), the United States (-5.4%) and the Philippines (-18.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of China, Thailand, the Netherlands, Hong Kong SAR and Germany increased by +15, +11, +9, +1.9 and +1.7 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest photo camera supplying countries worldwide were China ($248M), the United States ($133M) and the Netherlands ($129M), together accounting for 42% of global exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +20.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports By Type

In 2022, cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); of a kind (not SLR) for roll film of a width of 35mm (17M units) and cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); instant print cameras (15M units) represented the key types of photographic (other than cinematographic) camerasaround the world, together accounting for approx. 83% of total exports. It was distantly followed by cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); of a kind (not SLR) for roll film n.e.s. in heading no. 9006 (4.4M units), generating an 11% share of total exports. Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); specially designed for underwater use, aerial survey, medical or surgical examination of internal organs; comparison cameras for forensic or criminological use (1.2M units) and cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); of a kind (not SLR) for roll film of a width less than 35mm (0.9M units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exported products, was attained by cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); instant print cameras (with a CAGR of +22.6%), while the other products experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); instant print cameras ($509M), cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); specially designed for underwater use, aerial survey, medical or surgical examination of internal organs; comparison cameras for forensic or criminological use ($293M) and cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); of a kind (not SLR) for roll film n.e.s. in heading no. 9006 ($266M) were the products with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising 87% of global exports.

Among the main exported products, cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); instant print cameras, with a CAGR of +15.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other products experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices By Type

In 2022, the average photo camera export price amounted to $34 per unit, growing by 6.3% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 38%. The global export price peaked at $45 per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exported products. In 2022, the product with the highest price was cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); of a kind used for preparing printing plates or cylinders ($311 per unit), while the average price for exports of cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); of a kind (not SLR) for roll film of a width of 35mm ($6.8 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); specially designed for underwater use, aerial survey, medical or surgical examination of internal organs; comparison cameras for forensic or criminological use (+25.4%), while the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average photo camera export price amounted to $34 per unit, surging by 6.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 38%. The global export price peaked at $45 per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($158 per unit), while Thailand ($12 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+10.0%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform