China: Cinematographic Camera Market 2025

Cinematographic Camera Market Size in China

In 2022, the Chinese cinematographic camera market increased by 13% to $X, rising for the seventh consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption enjoyed prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cinematographic Camera Production in China

In value terms, cinematographic camera production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cinematographic Camera Exports

Exports from China

In 2022, exports of cinematographic cameras for film from China surged to X units, picking up by 35,575% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a resilient expansion. The exports peaked at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cinematographic camera exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, faced a sharp contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 23,215%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X units) was the main destination for cinematographic camera exports from China, with a 79% share of total exports. Moreover, cinematographic camera exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Philippines (X units), sevenfold. Japan (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia stood at -20.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Philippines (0.0% per year) and Japan (+93.4% per year).

It was followed by Japan, with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia totaled -73.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Philippines (0.0% per year) and Japan (-89.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cinematographic camera export price amounted to $X per unit, waning by -99.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price faced a sharp downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the Philippines ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (-4.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cinematographic Camera Imports

Imports into China

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of cinematographic cameras for film increased by 223% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 2,283%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cinematographic camera imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 725% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X units) constituted the largest cinematographic camera supplier to China, accounting for a approx. 17% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States amounted to -2.5%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cinematographic cameras for film to China.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States totaled -2.2%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cinematographic camera import price amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -30% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 1,046% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +0.3% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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