
U.S. Optical Instrument and Lens Market. Analysis and Forecast to 2030
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Market Size for Optical Instruments And Lens in the U.S.
The U.S. optical instrument and lens market surged to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. Optical instrument and lens consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.
Production of Optical Instruments And Lens in the U.S.
In value terms, optical instrument and lens production stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.
Exports of Optical Instruments And Lens
Exports from the U.S.
In 2022, overseas shipments of optical instruments and lens decreased by X% to X units for the first time since 2014, thus ending a seven-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.
In value terms, optical instrument and lens exports surged to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2013 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.
Exports by Country
China (X units), Mexico (X units) and South Korea (X units) were the main destinations of optical instrument and lens exports from the United States, with a combined X% share of total exports.
From 2013 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, China ($X), South Korea ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) were the largest markets for optical instrument and lens exported from the United States worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.
Among the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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
In 2022, the average optical instrument and lens export price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, faced a dramatic downturn. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to India ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
Imports of Optical Instruments And Lens
Imports into the U.S.
In 2022, supplies from abroad of optical instruments and lens decreased by X% to X units for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X units in 2021, and then fell in the following year.
In value terms, optical instrument and lens imports declined to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2013 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.
Imports by Country
China (X units), Germany (X units) and Israel (X units) were the main suppliers of optical instrument and lens imports to the United States, with a combined X% share of total imports. Japan, Canada, Taiwan (Chinese), Vietnam, Malaysia, the UK, Hong Kong SAR, South Korea, Mexico and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.
From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, China ($X), Japan ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest optical instrument and lens suppliers to the United States, with a combined X% share of total imports. Canada, Mexico, Israel, Taiwan (Chinese), the UK, South Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Czech Republic and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.
Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 optical instrument and lens import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per unit), while the price for Hong Kong SAR ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for optical instrument and lens in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- NAICS 333314 - Optical instrument and lens manufacturing
Companies mentioned:
- KLA-Tencor Corporation
- Elbit Systems of America
- Carl Zeiss
- Carl Zeiss Meditec
- Leica Microsystems Inc.
- General Dynamics Global Imaging Technologies
- Petroleum Geo-Services
- Ii-VI Incorporated
- Bushnell Inc.
- Edmund Optics
- Leupold & Stevens
- Optos
- Cyberoptics Corporation
- Moxtek
- Zygo Corporation
- L-3 Communications Corporation
- Corning Netoptix
- Research Electro-Optics
- Trijicon
- Carl Zeiss Vision
- Quality Vision International
- Rochester Precision Optics
- Schott North America
- Reflexite Energy Solutions
- CVI Laser
- United Technologies Optical Systems
- Jenoptik North America
- Cyoptics
- Seiler Instrument and Manufacturing Company
- Refac Optical Group
- Lightconnect
- US Test Company 589
Country coverage:
- United States
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024