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United Kingdom Cinematographic projector Imports
In 2024, overseas purchases of flashlights, image projectors and cinematographic projectors increased by 17% to 572K units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 89%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 996K units. From 2019 to 2024, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, cinematographic projector imports soared to $21M (IndexBox estimates) in 2024. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 70% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $68M. From 2019 to 2024, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Imports by Country
In 2023, China (14K units) constituted the largest cinematographic projector supplier to the UK, with a 2.9% share of total imports. Moreover, cinematographic projector imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (5K units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Sweden (4.5K units), with a 0.9% share.
From 2014 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at -1.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-15.7% per year) and Sweden (-12.1% per year).
In value terms, China ($9M) constituted the largest supplier of flashlights, image projectors and cinematographic projectors to the UK, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($2.5M), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 5.7% share.
From 2014 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +11.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-4.9% per year) and Thailand (+101.9% per year).
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the cinematographic projector price amounted to $36 per unit (CIF, United Kingdom), with a decrease of -9.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the average import price increased by 71% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $76 per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($636 per unit), while the price for Austria ($12 per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2014 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+13.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
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TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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UNSATURATED MARKETS
TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
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
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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
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