Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2015-2030)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 3.0 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $11.8bn in 2025.
Trends and Insights
The output of traditional cameras is showing a downward trend
- Traditional cameras refer to DSLR (Digital single-lens reflex) cameras and digital cameras. Compared with portable cameras, traditional cameras have heavy quality and are not convenient.
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Industry outlook (2025-2030)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
The improvement of smartphone photograph performance will suppress industry demand
- With the development of smartphones, there are more functions available. In terms of shooting function, the lens of smartphones is constantly upgraded, even surpassing the texture of some digital cameras. In terms of shooting experience, smartphones have various software that can modify and optimize photos, meeting the current requirements of consumers for photos.
Biggest companies in the Camera Equipment Manufacturing in China
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue ($m)
2024 |
|---|---|---|
Shenzhen Dajiang Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. | 1,975.6 | |
Canon (China) Co., Ltd. | 934.3 | |
Fujifilm China Investment Co. Ltd. | 607.9 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Digital cameras(excluding DSLR cameras), Digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras and Portable cameras. Digital cameras(excluding DSLR cameras) is the largest segment of the Camera Equipment Manufacturing in China.
Trends and Insights
Digital cameras (excluding DSLR cameras) represent the largest product segment
- Digital cameras are digital photography devices that use digital sensors to capture images, and then convert them into digital format and save them on a storage medium through a built-in processor. Digital cameras typically have fixed lenses, are easy to operate, compact in size, and are suitable for ordinary users.
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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?
Products and services covered in the Camera Equipment Manufacturing industry in China include Digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras, Digital cameras (excluding DSLR cameras), Portable cameras and Camera components and other products.Companies
Companies covered in the Camera Equipment Manufacturing industry in China include Shenzhen Dajiang Innovation Technology Co., Ltd., Canon (China) Co., Ltd. and Fujifilm China Investment Co. Ltd.Purchase this report to view all 8 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
Related terms covered in the Camera Equipment Manufacturing industry in China include single-lens reflex camera, megapixel and digital camera.Performance
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
The popularity of social media and short videos supports industry demand. Users hope to share their life through social media, so they need better cameras to capture these mo...
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 (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Employees, including historical (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Businesses, including historical (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Profit, including historical (2015-2025)
- 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
Digital cameras represent the largest product segment. Due to the advantages of lightweight, portability, and ease of operation, digital cameras have become a preferred choic...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
- International Trade
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2025
- Product innovation level
- Total imports, level and trend
- Total exports, level and trend
- Trade Balance
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2025
- Major market segmentation in 2025
- 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
The industry is concentrated in Guangdong, Zhejiang, and Jiangsu provinces. These provinces account for 74.1% of industry revenue combined.
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 2025
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2025
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2025
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2025
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2025
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
Industry concentration level is low. The top four industry participants, DJI, Canon, Sony and Fujifilm, are expected to account for 34.8% of industry revenue in 2024.
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 2020-2025
- 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 brands dominate the traditional camera market. 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 2021 through 2025
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2025
- Overview of Shenzhen Dajiang Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2019 through 2025
- Overview of Canon (China) Co., Ltd.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2019 through 2025
- Overview of Fujifilm China Investment Co. Ltd.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2019 through 2025
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for 5 additional companies
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Shenzhen Dajiang Innovation Technology Co., Ltd., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Canon (China) Co., Ltd., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Fujifilm China Investment Co. Ltd., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for 5 additional companies
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 (2015-2030)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2015-2030)
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
The profit margin is gradually increasing. The high camera demand of new media industry has led to a gradual increase in camera manufacturing profits.
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 2025
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2025
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2015-2030)
- Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
- Employees per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- Average Wage (2015-2030)
- Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
- Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
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 (2015-2030)
- IVA (2015-2030)
- Establishments (2015-2030)
- Enterprises (2015-2030)
- Employment (2015-2030)
- Exports (2015-2030)
- Imports (2015-2030)
- Wages (2015-2030)
Top Questions Answered
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What is the market size of the Camera Equipment Manufacturing industry in China in 2025?
The market size of the Camera Equipment Manufacturing industry in China is $11.8bn in 2025.
How many businesses are there in the Camera Equipment Manufacturing industry in China in 2025?
There are 166 businesses in the Camera Equipment Manufacturing industry in China, which has grown at a CAGR of 2.0 % between 2020 and 2025.
How may import tariffs affect the Camera Equipment Manufacturing industry in China?
The Camera Equipment Manufacturing industry in China is likely to be impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a moderate share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Camera Equipment Manufacturing industry in China?
The Camera Equipment Manufacturing industry in China is likely to be impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a moderate share of industry revenue.
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 growing at a CAGR of 3.0 % between 2020 and 2025.
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 grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Camera Equipment Manufacturing industry in China?
The biggest companies operating in the Camera Equipment Manufacturing industry in China are Shenzhen Dajiang Innovation Technology Co., Ltd., Canon (China) Co., Ltd. and Fujifilm China Investment Co. Ltd.
What does the Camera Equipment Manufacturing industry in China include?
Digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras and Digital cameras (excluding DSLR cameras) are part of the Camera Equipment Manufacturing industry in China.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Camera Equipment Manufacturing industry in China?
The company holding the most market share in the Camera Equipment Manufacturing industry in China is Shenzhen Dajiang Innovation Technology Co., Ltd..
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.
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