Eastern Asia: Cinematographic Camera Market 2025

Cinematographic Camera Market Size in Eastern Asia

The East Asian cinematographic camera market declined modestly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -4.8% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +43.7% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Cinematographic Camera Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, cinematographic camera production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 176%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Cinematographic Camera Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, shipments abroad of cinematographic cameras for film increased by 140% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 179%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, cinematographic camera exports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 56%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Japan (X units) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X units) represented the major exporters of cinematographic cameras for film in 2022, amounting to approx. 41% and 41% of total exports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Hong Kong SAR (X units), mixing up a 13% share of total exports. The following exporters - China (X units) and South Korea (X units) - together made up 5.2% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Japan (with a CAGR of +78.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) remains the largest cinematographic camera supplier in Eastern Asia, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 25% share of total exports. It was followed by South Korea, with an 18% share.

In Taiwan (Chinese), cinematographic camera exports expanded at an average annual rate of +17.0% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (-8.7% per year) and South Korea (-1.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per unit in 2022, shrinking by -53% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 43%. The level of export peaked 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 origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per unit), while China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (-4.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Cinematographic Camera Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

Cinematographic camera imports contracted rapidly to X units in 2022, dropping by -50.6% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports recorded a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 99%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, cinematographic camera imports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 108%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Hong Kong SAR represented the major importer of cinematographic cameras for film in Eastern Asia, with the volume of imports resulting at X units, which was near 63% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Japan (X units), making up a 29% share of total imports. South Korea (X units) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to cinematographic camera imports into Hong Kong SAR stood at -1.5%. At the same time, Taiwan (Chinese) (+10.4%) and Japan (+4.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Taiwan (Chinese) emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +10.4% from 2012-2022. By contrast, South Korea (-12.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Japan (+12 p.p.) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+1.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Hong Kong SAR (-2.6 p.p.) and South Korea (-11.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cinematographic cameras for film in Eastern Asia, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with an 8.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Hong Kong SAR totaled -2.0%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (-11.3% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-16.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per unit, declining by -3.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 45%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit), while Japan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (-0.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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