Camera Equipment Manufacturing in China - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
Beijing, China
Last Updated: May 2024
4153Revenue
$9.5bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$XXX.Xm
Employees
89,272
Businesses
117
Wages
$XXX.Xm
Camera Equipment Manufacturing in China industry analysis
Revenue for the Camera Equipment Manufacturing industry in China is expected to decrease an annualized 0.8% over the five years through 2023, to $9.5 billion. This includes an anticipated decline of 0.2% in the current year. The four largest industry players, Foshan Pulihua, Canon, Sony and Fujifilm, are expected to account for almost three-quarters of industry revenue in 2023.China has become the world's largest production base for camera equipment. In addition, digital cameras have replaced traditional film cameras as the industry's main product, with digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras and mirrorless cameras becoming increasingly popular with consumers.Basic digital cameras are no longer considered a luxury good for many people in China. The greatest demand for digital cameras comes from economically developed regions of China, such as large provincial capitals and coastal areas. In addition, demand for high-quality photos drives demands for high-end cameras. Revenue generated from traditional film cameras is low, and these sales tend to be concentrated in rural areas and niche markets.Advances in mobile phone technology, particularly relating to smartphone cameras, has threatened the industry since 2012. Industry revenue is forecast to decline an annualized 0.3% over the five years through 2028, due to the stronger performance of smartphone cameras. However, new DSLR and mirrorless camera models, which carry prices that are typically higher than common digital cameras, will continue drive demand and sales. In addition, new developments in camera lenses for DSLR and mirrorless cameras are also anticipated to contribute to the industry's performance. Revenue for the Camera Equipment Manufacturing industry is forecast to total $9.3 billion in 2028.
Trends and Insights
- China is the world's largest camera production base. China has gained a competitive advantage with cheap labor and policy support.
- The market for DSLR cameras is the largest. These products are popular among photography enthusiasts, professional photographers and journalists.
- Operations in the Camera Equipment Manufacturing industry in China are mainly concentrated in the Middle South China and East China regions. Guangdong province, Jiangsu province, Zhejiang province and Shanghai are forecast to account for over three-quarters of industry revenue in 2023.
- The development of smartphones is the biggest competitor. The camera technology of smartphones is becoming increasingly advanced and convenient.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 0.8 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $9.5bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Demand for camera equipment is stable
- Domestic demand for digital camera equipment increased steadily until 2008 due to falling prices, higher discretionary incomes and greater demand for high-end products, such as digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras.
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Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to decline over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
People's demand for cameras is changing
- Steady demand from China's rural areas is forecast to support industry revenue over the period.
Biggest companies in the Camera Equipment Manufacturing in China
| Company | Market Share (%)
2023 | Revenue ($short_0)
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There are no companies that hold a large enough market share in the Camera Equipment Manufacturing in China industry for IBISWorld to include in this product.
Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Digital cameras, Digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras and Film cameras. Digital cameras is the largest segment of the Camera Equipment Manufacturing in China.
Trends and Insights
Digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras have the largest market share
- DSLR cameras are expected to contribute 53.5% of industry revenue in 2023. These products are popular among photography enthusiasts, professional photographers and journalists as they provide better image quality compared with other digital cameras. In addition, mirrorless digital cameras are becoming increasingly popular with consumers due to their convenient features.
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Competitors
- Smart Phone Manufacturing in China
Complementors
- Lighting Equipment Manufacturing in China
- TV, DVD & Video Equipment Manufacturing in China
- Computer Tablet Manufacturing in China
International industries
- Global Consumer Electronics Manufacturing
- Copier & Optical Machinery Manufacturing in the US
- Photographic and Optical Goods Manufacturing in Australia
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Firms in the Camera Equipment Manufacturing industry manufacture cameras, and other photographic components and equipment. Cameras mainly include film cameras, digital cameras and SLR (single-lens reflex) cameras. Other photographic equipment includes darkroom facilities, flash devices, camera accessories and zoom lenses. Establishments that produce film, flash bulbs and photocopiers are not included in the industry.
What's included in this industry?
Digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camerasDigital cameras (excluding DSLR cameras)Film camerasOther productsCompanies
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Related Terms
SINGLE-LENS REFLEX CAMERAMEGAPIXELDIGITAL CAMERAPerformance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
China is the world's largest camera production base. China has gained a competitive advantage with cheap labor and policy support.
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
The market for DSLR cameras is the largest. These products are popular among photography enthusiasts, professional photographers and journalists.
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
- International Trade
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
- Total imports, level and trend
- Total exports, level and trend
- Trade Balance
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
- International trade, including imports by country and exports by country
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
- Recent trends in import and export volumes, country of origin or destination, and expected future trends
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
Operations in the Camera Equipment Manufacturing industry in China are mainly concentrated in the Middle South China and East China regions. Guangdong province, Jiangsu provi...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across Asia Pacific, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
The development of smartphones is the biggest competitor. The camera technology of smartphones is becoming increasingly advanced and convenient.
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
Foreign enterprise collaboration is relevant in the industry. The development of China's camera industry originated from foreign companies establishing subsidiaries in China.
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
Detailed analysis
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
There are both national and industrial camera equipment standards. The government formulates regulations to guide the development of the camera equipment manufacturing indust...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Reduced demand leads to a decrease in camera revenue. In particular, mobile phones with improvements in camera technology are growing substitutes for low-end cameras.
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
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Key data sources in China include:
- National Bureau of Statistics China
- General Administration of Customs
- People’s Bank of China
Analysts also use industry specific sources to complement catch-all sources, although their perspective may focus on a particular organization or representative body, rather than a clear overview of all industry operations. However, when balanced against other perspectives, industry-specific sources provide insights into industry trends.
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- Industry and trade associations
- Industry federations or regulators
- Major industry players annual or quarterly filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Camera Equipment Manufacturing industry in China in 2024?
The market size of the Camera Equipment Manufacturing industry in China is $9.5bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Camera Equipment Manufacturing in China industry in 2024?
There are 117 businesses in the Camera Equipment Manufacturing industry in China, which has declined at a CAGR of 1.2 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Camera Equipment Manufacturing industry in China grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Camera Equipment Manufacturing industry in China has been declining at a CAGR of 0.8 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Camera Equipment Manufacturing industry in China over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Camera Equipment Manufacturing industry in China is expected to decline.
What does the Camera Equipment Manufacturing in China include?
Digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras and Digital cameras (excluding DSLR cameras) are part of the Camera Equipment Manufacturing industry.
How competitive is the Camera Equipment Manufacturing industry in China?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Camera Equipment Manufacturing industry in China.
