U.S.: Photo Camera Market 2025

Photo Camera Market Size in the U.S.

In 2022, the U.S. photo camera market increased by 9.9% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Photo Camera Production in the U.S.

In value terms, photo camera production soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Photo Camera Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, the amount of photographic (other than cinematographic) cameras exported from the United States contracted to X units, shrinking by -5% on the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, photo camera exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X units) was the main destination for photo camera exports from the United States, with a 64% share of total exports. Moreover, photo camera exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X units), eightfold. Japan (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada stood at -2.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+27.8% per year) and Japan (-2.9% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for photographic (other than cinematographic) cameras exports from the United States, comprising 42% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 9.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at -4.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (-1.2% per year) and Japan (-8.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average photo camera export price amounted to $X per unit, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 49%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 Mexico (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Photo Camera Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, overseas purchases of photographic (other than cinematographic) cameras increased by 2.7% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +9.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 30% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, photo camera imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded notable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Thailand (X units) and the Philippines (X units) were the main suppliers of photo camera imports to the United States, together accounting for 89% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Philippines (with a CAGR of +129.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest photo camera suppliers to the United States were China ($X), the Philippines ($X) and Thailand ($X), with a combined 80% share of total imports.

The Philippines, with a CAGR of +92.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average photo camera import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, rising by 5.3% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, photo camera import price increased by +15.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Philippines ($X per unit), while the price for China ($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 mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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