Slovakia: Photographic Flashbulb Market 2025

Photographic Flashbulb Market Size in Slovakia

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Slovak photographic flashbulb market, when its value decreased by -13.3% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a significant expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Photographic Flashbulb Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2021, approx. X units of photographic flashbulbs and flashcubes were exported from Slovakia; with an increase of 171% compared with 2020. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 533% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, photographic flashbulb exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 563% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

France (X units), Italy (X units) and Poland (X units) were the main destinations of photographic flashbulb exports from Slovakia, together accounting for 90% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +1,031.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the key foreign market for photographic flashbulbs and flashcubes exports from Slovakia, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Poland totaled +55.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+410.7% per year) and Italy (+529.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average photographic flashbulb export price amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -53.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 187% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2020, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Czech Republic (+11.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Photographic Flashbulb Imports

Imports into Slovakia

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of photographic flashbulbs and flashcubes decreased by -12.3% to X units in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 2,326%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, photographic flashbulb imports dropped significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 714% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X units), Austria (X units) and Spain (X units) were the main suppliers of photographic flashbulb imports to Slovakia, with a combined 57% share of total imports. Hungary, Denmark, Belgium, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of +2,263.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest supplier of photographic flashbulbs and flashcubes to Slovakia, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 4.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the Czech Republic stood at -11.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+371.4% per year) and Austria (+26.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average photographic flashbulb import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, with a decrease of -20.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a dramatic slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 229% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per unit), while the price for Hungary ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+214.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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