Germany: Photographic Flashbulb Market 2025

Photographic Flashbulb Market Size in Germany

In 2021, the German photographic flashbulb market increased by 28% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible descent. Photographic flashbulb consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Photographic Flashbulb Production in Germany

In value terms, photographic flashbulb production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 5.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Photographic Flashbulb Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, shipments abroad of photographic flashbulbs and flashcubes decreased by -1.2% to X units for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, exports continue to indicate a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 64% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, photographic flashbulb exports fell notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 57%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X units) was the main destination for photographic flashbulb exports from Germany, accounting for a 36% share of total exports. Moreover, photographic flashbulb exports to Switzerland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Austria (X units), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Switzerland stood at +15.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-2.1% per year) and Austria (-2.7% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for photographic flashbulbs and flashcubes exports from Germany, comprising 30% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands amounted to +8.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-2.6% per year) and Austria (-8.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average photographic flashbulb export price amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -18% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($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 the Netherlands (+10.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Photographic Flashbulb Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, overseas purchases of photographic flashbulbs and flashcubes increased by 29% to X units, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 300% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, photographic flashbulb imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X units), China (X units) and Sweden (X units) were the main suppliers of photographic flashbulb imports to Germany, with a combined 95% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +116.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of photographic flashbulbs and flashcubes to Germany, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands amounted to +90.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (+50.5% per year) and China (-11.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average photographic flashbulb import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, growing by 89% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a measured expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 1,204%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+15.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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