In 2025, retail volume sales of imaging devices in Thailand fell by 12% to 107,000 units. This decline can be attributed to the ongoing improvements to and dominance of smartphone cameras, which many consumers find convenient and of sufficiently high quality for their needs. Economic factors, such as tighter household budgets, also contributed to reduced consumer spending on dedicated imaging devices. The strong social media culture in Thailand played a significant role, with widespread smartpho

Sales of imaging devices have continued on a downward spiral over 2025, continuing the pattern seen over the review period. This rapid decline in sales is largely due to the increasing use of smartphones which are now being used as a substitute for imaging devices by most consumers. Smartphones today have high-quality in-built cameras that are sufficient for the photography and video needs of the average consumer. Functionality in smartphones is also increasing all the time, such as being able t

In 2025, imaging devices in Argentina is set to record a double-digit retail volume decline.

Volume sales of imaging devices remain in a steep slump in Hungary in 2025, albeit not as steep a decline compared to the review period. Meanwhile, value is also in a decline. Overall, imaging devices are suffering from a combination of factors, notably the fact that many consumers are using their multi-functional smartphones for taking photographs and capturing video, rather than purchasing a separate imaging device. Inflationary pressures are also contributing to this situation, as budget-cons

Volume sales of imaging devices in the Netherlands are set to record a double-digit decline in 2025, reflecting the continued challenges faced by the widespread adoption of high-end smartphone cameras. While the market remains viable, it is increasingly concentrated among enthusiasts and semi-professionals who prioritise manual control, interchangeable lenses, and superior image quality for commercial or artistic purposes. This is particularly the case in areas where smartphones may remain inade

In 2025, retail volume sales of imaging devices in Vietnam declined by 9%, reaching 126,000 units. This reduction and the low level of sales reflect a persistent shift in consumer behaviour, driven by the widespread adoption of advanced smartphone cameras. Smartphones are now often equipped with high-resolution sensors, AI enhancements, and built-in editing tools, which effectively meet the needs of most casual users. As a result, demand for stand-alone imaging devices remains largely confined t

In 2025, imaging devices in Spain experienced further growth, with retail volume sales increasing by 1% to total 424,000 units. This growth was driven by both digital cameras and digital camcorders, fuelled by converging market trends. In particular, digital cameras focused on lightweight, compact, and feature-rich mirrorless models, which successfully catered to a nostalgic desire for simpler, vintage-style designs while meeting the sophisticated demands of modern content creators. Meanwhile, d

Retail volume sales of imaging devices in Singapore declined by 11% in 2025, reaching a total of 56,000 units. This continued the decline from previous years, although an even stronger rate of decline was seen in 2025. While the decline in imaging devices was offset by a surge in content creation during the past three years, this momentum started to taper off. Many digital cameras or camcorders purchased for content creation were not yet ready for replacement, due to the typically long replaceme

Volume sales of imaging devices in the Czech Republic are set to record marginal growth in 2025, marking a potential turning point. Globally, digital camera shipments rose by nearly 10% in 2024, signalling a positive shift in the market. While smartphones have long dominated casual photography, this resurgence points to renewed interest in standalone imaging devices. In the Czech Republic, however, the rebound has been slower, with overall sales still in negative territory, though the rate of de

In the UAE, volume sales of imaging devices continue to decrease dramatically in 2025. Demand remains in persistent decline, especially in the point-and-shoot digital camera segment, as smartphones became more advanced with better lenses, AI-enhanced imaging and video editing tools. Most UAE consumers - especially younger adults - prefer capturing content on phones due to ease of use, social media sharing and constant connectivity.

Retail volume sales of imaging devices in Denmark decreased in 2025, reflecting the competitive threat posed by smartphones. The imaging capabilities of smartphones sufficiently meet the photography needs of most local consumers, which explains the recorded volume decrease, supported by the proliferation of smartphones on the market. Smartphones have high ownership rates across all age groups in Denmark.

In 2025, the sales of imaging devices in Colombia are seeing significant decline, primarily due to the increasing strength of smartphones in the market. These latter devices now offer high-quality cameras that adequately satisfy the photography and videography needs of the average consumer. Additionally, smartphones provide convenient editing and sharing capabilities, eliminating the need to transfer images or videos to other devices for further processing. This shift in consumer preference is p

It has been another tough year for imaging devices with the category seeing a sharp decline in retail volume terms in 2025. This sharp decline in volume sales is tied to the fact that most people are replacing the use of imaging devices with smartphones. Manufacturers of smartphones are placing a growing emphasis on the quality of the images and video that their products can produce, to the extent that smartphones can now meet the imaging device needs of most households. As a result, most people

In 2025, retail volume sales of imaging devices in Chile fell by 12% to reach 52,000 units, continuing a longstanding decline. This downward trend was driven by the increasing substitution of dedicated digital cameras with smartphones, which have consistently improved their photographic and video capabilities. Most smartphones in Chile now come equipped with high-quality cameras, capable of capturing excellent images and videos, thereby reducing the need for separate digital cameras. The digitis

In 2025, volume sales of imaging devices in Egypt increased. The growth in digital camera sales was largely driven by the rise in social media and digital content creation, which fuelled demand for cameras offering superior image quality and advanced features beyond those of smartphones. Furthermore, currency devaluation prompted many younger consumers to pursue remote freelancing opportunities in marketing and online content creation, particularly jobs paid in foreign currency.

In 2025, imaging devices in South Korea witnessed further decline in volume and value sales. This contraction is most pronounced in the compact digital camera segment, which continues to lose ground to ever-advancing smartphone cameras. Entry-level point-and-shoots are now virtually absent from major retailers, with their market share eroded by the computational photography and sensor improvements in flagship smartphones. As a result, manufacturers are doubling down on mirrorless interchangeable

Imaging devices is set to see a rise in retail volume sales in Greece in 2025. Following several years of decline, imaging devices started to post an increase in volumes in 2024 driven by the post-COVID-19 reopening of the market, which is leading to growth in travel that is proving favourable to the performance of cameras. Growth is expected to continue in 2025. The category has also been boosted by an increase in demand amongst professionals as social, sporting and entertainment events have be

Volume sales of overall imaging devices are falling in Japan in 2025, driven by the persistent decline of digital camcorders. By contrast, digital cameras saw a significant rebound in 2024, with volume sales increasing by double digits, and in 2025 growth continues, though has slowed significantly and looks unlikely to continue into the forecast period.

Imaging devices in India is set to maintain its trend of double-digit retail volume decline in 2024. High smartphone penetration in India, with over 150 million units sold in 2024, and over 80% household ownership, according to Euromonitor International’s Economies and Consumers data, has significantly negatively impacted imaging devices. Even entry-level smartphones now boast multi-camera systems, high-resolution sensors, and features such as night mode, time-lapse, and slow motion, blurring th

2023 witnessed a surprising return to growth for imaging devices in Brazil in retail volume terms, and this trend is set to be maintained in 2024, thanks to growth for digital cameras, and a slower decline for digital camcorders. While smartphones continues to dominate when it comes to taking photos and recording video, the growing consumer interest in nostalgic products has carved out a unique space for imaging devices. This trend particularly appeals to Gen Z, many of whom are drawn to the ret

Imaging devices, both digital cameras and digital camcorders, are set to continue to decline in retail volume terms in Germany in 2024. This can mainly be attributed to the substitution by smartphone cameras. As smartphones have become an indispensable device in everyday life, and come with a built-in camera, there is no need to purchase an extra device to take pictures, which aligns with the general consumer reluctance to buy anything that is deemed unnecessary in order to save money; instead i

Sales of imaging devices in Taiwan saw only marginal volume growth and modest current value growth in 2024. Historically purchased mainly by schools and government offices, interest in traditional camcorders has been fading out among local consumers in favour of smartphones, which offer portability and multifunctionality.

The demand for digital cameras in Hong Kong continues to slowly decline in 2024, due to a general waning interest among the general population in cameras. Smartphones, smartwatches and even some other smart devices have built-in cameras with image quality that is comparable to traditional cameras, thus removing a significant share of the demand from local consumers.

Volume sales of imaging devices are set to continue to decline in Israel in 2024 despite retailers’ attempts to stimulate the market with price cuts. Online retailers such as Desertcart Israel are offering discounts up to 45% on selected items, normally in the mid to low price ranges, to cater to cash strapped consumers. However, this tactic is not having that much of an effect as consumers continue to be cash strapped and prefer to use their smartphones to take photographs or videos. Demand for