Benelux: Photo Camera Market 2025

Photo Camera Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux photo camera market soared to $X in 2022, jumping by 72% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a buoyant increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Photo Camera Production in Benelux

In value terms, photo camera production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 401% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Photo Camera Exports

Exports in Benelux

Photo camera exports declined significantly to X units in 2022, reducing by -22.7% against 2021. Total exports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -18.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, photo camera exports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 58%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands was the major exporting country with an export of about X units, which amounted to 81% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X units), achieving a 19% share of total exports.

The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of photographic (other than cinematographic) cameras. At the same time, Belgium (+25.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +25.6% from 2012-2022. While the share of Belgium (+17 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of the Netherlands (-16.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest photo camera supplier in Benelux, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 3.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands totaled +17.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per unit, surging by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the export price increased by 100% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while Belgium amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+16.2%).

Photo Camera Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, approx. X units of photographic (other than cinematographic) cameras were imported in Benelux; rising by 55% on 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 218%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, photo camera imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 153% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands prevails in imports structure, finishing at X units, which was near 94% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X units), committing a 5.6% share of total imports.

The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of photographic (other than cinematographic) cameras. At the same time, Belgium (+1.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +1.4% from 2012-2022. The shares of the largest importers remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported photographic (other than cinematographic) cameras in Benelux, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 7.6% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, photo camera imports increased at an average annual rate of +11.2% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per unit, rising by 42% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 64%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per unit), while the Netherlands stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+11.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform