Africa: Photographic Flashbulb Market 2025

Photographic Flashbulb Market Size in Africa

The African photographic flashbulb market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, jumping by 367% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw significant growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Photographic Flashbulb Production in Africa

In value terms, photographic flashbulb production expanded slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 49%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Photographic Flashbulb Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2021, approx. X units of photographic flashbulbs and flashcubes were exported in Africa; which is down by -59.2% against 2020. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 136%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, photographic flashbulb exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 163%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the major exporting country with an export of about X units, which reached 48% of total exports. Algeria (X units) held a 28% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Burkina Faso (14%). The following exporters - Senegal (X units) and Mauritius (X units) - each reached an 8.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Burkina Faso (with a CAGR of +64.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest photographic flashbulb supplier in Africa, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Burkina Faso ($X), with a 5% share of total exports. It was followed by Algeria, with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa amounted to -5.9%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Burkina Faso (+36.1% per year) and Algeria (-22.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by 192% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate strong growth. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per unit), while Algeria ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Senegal (+5.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Photographic Flashbulb Imports

Imports in Africa

Photographic flashbulb imports skyrocketed to X units in 2021, growing by 63% against the previous year. In general, imports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 1,961% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, photographic flashbulb imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 129% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Morocco prevails in imports structure, amounting to X units, which was approx. 79% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X units), mixing up a 5.1% share of total imports. The following importers - Djibouti (X units), Nigeria (X units) and Egypt (X units) - together made up 7.5% of total imports.

Morocco was also the fastest-growing in terms of the photographic flashbulbs and flashcubes imports, with a CAGR of +73.1% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Nigeria (+65.4%), Djibouti (+51.1%), Egypt (+39.0%) and South Africa (+18.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Morocco (+71 p.p.), Nigeria (+2.3 p.p.) and Djibouti (+2.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by -10.8% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest photographic flashbulb importing markets in Africa were South Africa ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Djibouti ($X), with a combined 50% share of total imports.

Djibouti, with a CAGR of +60.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2021, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 1,465%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, 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 Nigeria ($X per unit), while Morocco ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Djibouti (+6.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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