Iran: Photo Camera Market 2025

Photo Camera Market Size in Iran

The Iranian photo camera market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after four years of decline. In general, consumption saw a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Photo Camera Exports

Exports from Iran

Photo camera exports from Iran soared to X units in 2022, jumping by 20% on 2021. Overall, exports saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 2,600% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, photo camera exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 110,480% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X units) was the main destination for photo camera exports from Iran, with a 67% share of total exports. Moreover, photo camera exports to the Czech Republic exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X units), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Czech Republic was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+7.2% per year) and Georgia (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for photographic (other than cinematographic) cameras exports from Iran, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 27% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +99.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (0.0% per year) and Georgia (+47.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average photo camera export price amounted to $X per unit, waning by -7.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 19,829%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Georgia ($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 Germany (+85.7%).

Photo Camera Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2022, the amount of photographic (other than cinematographic) cameras imported into Iran contracted slightly to X units, dropping by -2.4% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 345%. Imports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, photo camera imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports faced a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X units) constituted the largest photo camera supplier to Iran, with a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, photo camera imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Japan (X units), fivefold. China (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates stood at -13.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (+2.7% per year) and China (-13.2% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of photographic (other than cinematographic) cameras to Iran, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 6.6% share of total imports. It was followed by the Philippines, with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates amounted to -11.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-4.8% per year) and the Philippines (-28.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average photo camera import price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 73% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 134% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, 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 the Philippines ($X per unit), while the price for Japan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+9.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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