Italy: Photo Camera Market 2025

Photo Camera Market Size in Italy

The Italian photo camera market contracted dramatically to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -62.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a abrupt slump. Photo camera consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Photo Camera Production in Italy

In value terms, photo camera production shrank sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 12%. Photo camera production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Photo Camera Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, shipments abroad of photographic (other than cinematographic) cameras decreased by -43.5% to X units, falling for the fourth consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, exports saw a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, photo camera exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 133%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X units), France (X units) and Spain (X units) were the main destinations of photo camera exports from Italy, with a combined 55% share of total exports. The Czech Republic, Israel, the United States, Germany, Poland, Switzerland, Hong Kong SAR, China, Brazil and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of +109.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for photo camera exported from Italy were Hong Kong SAR ($X), the UK ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 49% share of total exports. The Czech Republic, France, Spain, Brazil, Poland, Switzerland, China, Germany, Israel and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

Among the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +114.6%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average photo camera export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, surging by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 64% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Israel ($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 the Netherlands (+28.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Photo Camera Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, overseas purchases of photographic (other than cinematographic) cameras increased by 28% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 91% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, photo camera imports reached $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 286% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X units), Germany (X units) and France (X units) were the main suppliers of photo camera imports to Italy, together comprising 91% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +16.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of photographic (other than cinematographic) cameras to Italy, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands amounted to +14.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+5.7% per year) and the UK (+9.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average photo camera import price amounted to $X per unit, falling by -21% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 339%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+24.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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