France: Photographic Flashbulb Market 2025

Photographic Flashbulb Market Size in France

The French photographic flashbulb market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, rising by 135% against the previous year. In general, consumption posted a resilient increase. Photographic flashbulb consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Photographic Flashbulb Production in France

In value terms, photographic flashbulb production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 5.4% against the previous year. Photographic flashbulb production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Photographic Flashbulb Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, the amount of photographic flashbulbs and flashcubes exported from France skyrocketed to X units, growing by 110% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 322%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, photographic flashbulb exports expanded slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 154%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Korea (X units), China (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main destinations of photographic flashbulb exports from France, together accounting for 63% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by South Korea (with a CAGR of +284.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), South Korea ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for photographic flashbulb exported from France worldwide, with a combined 62% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, South Korea, with a CAGR of +214.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average photographic flashbulb export price amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -51.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a dramatic curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea (-18.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Photographic Flashbulb Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, supplies from abroad of photographic flashbulbs and flashcubes increased by 182% to X units, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 472%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, photographic flashbulb imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate resilient growth. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest photographic flashbulb supplier to France, accounting for a 50% share of total imports. Moreover, photographic flashbulb imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X units), twofold. The United States (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +37.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+267.1% per year) and the United States (+58.5% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of photographic flashbulbs and flashcubes to France, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands stood at +154.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+4.4% per year) and Belgium (+16.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average photographic flashbulb import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, declining by -36.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a sharp shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 125% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (-20.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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