World - Objective Lenses for Cameras, Projectors or Photographic Enlargers or Reducers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Objective Lens Market Size
In 2021, the global objective lens market increased by 9.8% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a pronounced descent. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Objective Lens Production
In value terms, objective lens production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Objective Lens Exports
Exports
In 2021, shipments abroad of objective lenses for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers increased by 33% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, total exports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +122.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 67%. The global exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.
In value terms, objective lens exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a noticeable downturn. The global exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.
Exports by Country
Thailand represented the key exporter of objective lenses for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers in the world, with the volume of exports finishing at X units, which was approx. 41% of total exports in 2021. The Netherlands (X units) took the second position in the ranking, followed by China (X units), Japan (X units) and Germany (X units). All these countries together held approx. 33% share of total exports. The following exporters - the United States (X units), Malaysia (X units), Taiwan (Chinese) (X units), South Korea (X units) and Vietnam (X units) - together made up 13% of total exports.
Thailand was also the fastest-growing in terms of the objective lenses for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers exports, with a CAGR of +15.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Germany (+12.0%), Vietnam (+8.4%), the United States (+7.9%) and the Netherlands (+3.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. South Korea experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Malaysia (-3.2%), Japan (-6.9%), China (-9.2%) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-11.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Thailand and Germany increased by +28 and +3.3 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.
In value terms, the largest objective lens supplying countries worldwide were Japan ($X), China ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 44% share of global exports. Germany, Thailand, South Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan (Chinese), Malaysia and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.
Vietnam, with a CAGR of +11.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
In 2021, the average objective lens export price amounted to $X per unit, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 13% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per unit), while Thailand ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+2.7%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Objective Lens Imports
Imports
In 2021, the amount of objective lenses for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers imported worldwide soared to X units, with an increase of 68% against the previous year. Overall, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, objective lens imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a slight descent. Global imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.
Imports by Country
The Netherlands (X units) and the United States (X units) were the main importers of objective lenses for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers in 2021, recording near 24% and 20% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Germany (X units), creating a 9.8% share of total imports. China (X units), Poland (X units), Thailand (X units), Spain (X units), France (X units), Hungary (X units), Hong Kong SAR (X units), Italy (X units) and Sweden (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +54.3%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 38% share of global imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Hong Kong SAR, France, Poland, Sweden, Hungary, Italy, Spain and Thailand, which together accounted for a further 25%.
Hungary, with a CAGR of +37.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
The average objective lens import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, reducing by -25.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 13% against the previous year. Global import price peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per unit), while Thailand ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+4.4%), while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.
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Product coverage:
- Prodcom 26701100 - Mounted objective lenses, of any material, for cameras, p rojectors or photographic enlargers or reducers
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Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:
- USA
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
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- Global market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
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- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
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7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Consumption, By Country, 2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, By Country, 2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, 2012–2024
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