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U.S. - Photographic (Other Than Cinematographic) Cameras - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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U.S. - Photographic (Other Than Cinematographic) Cameras - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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May 22, 2023

U.S. Photo Camera Import Surges 31% to $16M in March 2023

U.S. Photo Camera Imports

In March 2023, purchases abroad of photographic (other than cinematographic) cameras increased by 7.4% to 482K units, rising for the second consecutive month after three months of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in July 2022 with an increase of 61% month-to-month. Imports peaked at 724K units in October 2022; however, from November 2022 to March 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, photo camera imports skyrocketed to $16M (IndexBox estimates) in March 2023. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in August 2022 with an increase of 44% month-to-month. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at 26M units in October 2022; however, from November 2022 to March 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

COUNTRYImport Value of Photo Camera in U.S. (million USD)
Mar 2022Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023
Philippines0.65.74.72.03.23.16.78.66.2N/A0.13.24.4
Thailand5.31.61.01.74.35.35.04.45.53.71.01.43.8
China6.43.94.45.23.59.75.79.27.85.64.64.32.8
Taiwan (Chinese)0.10.10.20.1N/AN/AN/A0.1N/AN/A0.20.30.6
Others2.72.34.23.63.42.82.83.54.03.23.92.74.0
Total15.213.514.612.614.420.820.225.623.412.59.711.915.5

Imports by Country

China (231K units), Thailand (125K units) and the Philippines (106K units) were the main suppliers of photo camera imports to the United States, together comprising 96% of total imports.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Philippines (with a CAGR of +17.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest photo camera suppliers to the United States were the Philippines ($4.4M), Thailand ($3.8M) and China ($2.8M), with a combined 70% share of total imports.

the Philippines, with a CAGR of +17.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports by Type

Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); instant print cameras (270K units), cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); of a kind (not SLR) for roll film of a width of 35mm (189K units) 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 (15K units) were the main products of photo camera imports to the United States, together comprising 98% of total imports.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the major product types, 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 (with a CAGR of +8.8%), while imports for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); instant print cameras ($10M) constituted the largest type of photo camera supplied to the United States, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held 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 ($2.7M), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); of a kind (not SLR) for roll film of a width of 35mm, with a 10% share.

Import Prices by Country

In March 2023, the photo camera price stood at $32.2 per unit (CIF, US), with an increase of 22% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2022 when the average import price increased by 34% m-o-m. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $42,028 per thousand units. From May 2022 to March 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($41.6 per unit), while the price for China ($12.1 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the photo camera market in the U.S.. 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 26701250 - Cameras of a kind used for preparing printing plates or cylinders, cameras specially designed for underwater use, for aerial survey or for medical or surgical examination of internal organs, comparison cameras for forensic or criminological laboratories
  • Prodcom 26701400 - Instant print cameras and other cameras (excluding digital cameras, cameras of a kind used for preparing printing plates or cylinders as well as cameras specially designed for underwater use, for aerial survey or for medical or surgical examination of internal organs, comparison cameras for forensic or criminological laboratories)

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    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

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    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
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    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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