Malta: Objective Lens Market 2020

Objective Lens Market Size in Malta

The revenue of the objective lens market in Malta amounted to $X in 2018, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, objective lens consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the objective lens market reached its peak figure level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Objective Lens Exports

Exports from Malta

Objective lens exports from Malta amounted to X units in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, objective lens exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Malta exports peaked at X units in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, objective lens exports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, objective lens exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, objective lens exports reached their maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X units) and Japan (X units) represented roughly X% of total exports of objective lenses for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers in 2018. Taiwan, Chinese (X units) occupied the next position in the ranking, followed by Malaysia (X units), the Netherlands (X units) and Germany (X units). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports. The Philippines (X units), Thailand (X units) and South Korea (X units) took a little share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Malaysia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X) remains the largest objective lens supplier from Malta, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Japan totaled +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: China (-X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the objective lens export price in Malta amounted to $X per unit, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the objective lens export price continues to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices for objective lenses for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers reached their peak figure in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per unit), while the Philippines ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Objective Lens Imports

Imports into Malta

In 2018, the imports of objective lenses for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers into Malta stood at X units, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, objective lens imports continue to indicate an abrupt drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Malta imports peaked at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, objective lens imports totaled $X in 2018. In general, objective lens imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, objective lens imports attained their peak of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The U.S. (X units), China, Hong Kong SAR (X units), Malaysia (X units), China (X units), the Netherlands (X units), Germany (X units) and Japan (X units) represented roughly X% of total imports of objective lenses for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers in 2018. The following importers - the Philippines (X units), the UK (X units), Thailand (X units), France (X units) and Australia (X units) - each reached a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Malaysia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest objective lens importing markets into Malta were the U.S. ($X), China ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Germany experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, among the main importing countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the objective lens import price in Malta amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, the objective lens import price, however, continues to indicate strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import prices for objective lenses for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers reached their maximum at $X per unit in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per unit), while Malaysia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform