United Kingdom - Objective Lenses For Cameras, Projectors Or Photographic Enlargers Or Reducers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingUK Imports of Objective Lens Decrease to $16M in December 2023
United Kingdom Objective Lens Imports
In December 2023, overseas purchases of objective lenses for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers decreased by -10.1% to 136K units for the first time since September 2023, thus ending a two-month rising trend. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in June 2023 when imports increased by 24% against the previous month. As a result, imports attained the peak of 167K units. From July 2023 to December 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, objective lens imports reduced slightly to $16M (IndexBox estimates) in December 2023. In general, imports continue to indicate a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in June 2023 with an increase of 23% month-to-month. Imports peaked at 19M units in July 2023; however, from August 2023 to December 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Objective Lens in United Kingdom (million USD) | ||||||||||||
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| Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | Aug 2023 | Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | Dec 2023 | |
| Japan | 6.3 | 6.3 | 5.9 | 7.5 | 6.1 | 5.4 | 7.0 | 7.1 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 6.3 |
| China | 3.4 | 3.0 | 2.4 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 2.5 | 3.2 | 3.1 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 2.7 |
| Germany | 2.7 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| Thailand | 2.3 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 2.2 | 1.9 |
| United States | 1.6 | 1.2 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 0.9 |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Malaysia | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | < 0.1 | 0.3 |
| Others | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Total | 18.5 | 15.5 | 15.3 | 18.7 | 15.6 | 15.0 | 18.5 | 19.2 | 13.8 | 14.4 | 15.1 | 16.1 | 16.0 |
Imports by Country
Japan (59K units), China (32K units) and Thailand (11K units) were the main suppliers of objective lens imports to the UK, with a combined 75% share of total imports.
From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Japan (with a CAGR of +0.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
In value terms, Japan ($6.3M) constituted the largest supplier of objective lens to the UK, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($2.7M), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 12% share.
From December 2022 to December 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value from Japan was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: China (-2.0% per month) and Germany (-2.5% per month).
Import Prices by Country
In December 2023, the objective lens price stood at $117 per unit (CIF, United Kingdom), rising by 10% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2023 when the average import price increased by 19% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $129 per unit in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to December 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($492 per unit), while the price for Malaysia ($54.4 per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the objective lens market in the UK. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
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- Prodcom 26701100 - Mounted objective lenses, of any material, for cameras, p rojectors or photographic enlargers or reducers
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
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- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
