Global Electronics market

The global Electronics eCommerce market is expected to increase over the next years. It is predicted to reach US$1,221,216.3 million by 2024 and the expected compound annual growth rate for the next four years (CAGR 2024-2028) will be 7.5%. ECDB considers the following two sub-markets within the Electronics market: Consumer Electronics and Electrical Appliances. Consumer Electronics is the largest sub-market and accounts for 59.1% of the global Electronics market.

Market development

eCommerce revenue development in the global Cameras market

The global Cameras eCommerce market is expected to decrease over the next years. It is predicted to reach US$30,191.4 million by 2024 and the expected compound annual growth rate for the next four years (CAGR 2024-2028) will be -2.2%. The Cameras eCommerce market is a sub-market of the Consumer Electronics market and accounts for 4.2% within this market. Further categories within the Consumer Electronics market are: Audio, Computing, Fitness Trackers, Game Consoles, Other Consumer Electronics, Printers & Scanners, TV & Video, and Telecommunications.

eCommerce revenue development in the global Cameras market

in million US$

Note: Market revenue represents B2C sales of physical goods including VAT. It excludes B2B sales, C2C sales, returns, compensation for damaged or missing goods, any discounts granted and services. Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: ECDB analysis

eCommerce revenue growth in the global Cameras market

in %

Note: Market revenue represents B2C sales of physical goods including VAT. It excludes B2B sales, C2C sales, returns, compensation for damaged or missing goods, any discounts granted and services. Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: ECDB analysis

Net eCommerce revenue split by sub-category

in %

Note: Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: ECDB analysis

201720182019202020212022202320242025202620272028
Revenue (in mUS$)0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Growth (in %)6.960.223.189.966.834.39.072.1
as of Consumer Electronics (in %)3.13.13.13.13.13.23.23.33.33.43.53.6

Online share

eCommerce online share of the total Cameras market

The online share refers to the proportion of the retail volume that is transacted via the Internet. It includes purchases via desktop PC, tablet or smartphone, both via website or app. Only retail of physical goods is taken into account. In the global Cameras retail market, the online share is 40.5% and will increase by an average of 6.6% to 52.3% by 2028.

eCommerce online share of the total Cameras market

in %

Note: Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: Statista Market Insights, ECDB analysis

20202021202220232024202520262027
Online share (in %)98.4%8.5%71.7%13.4%95.4%77.5%9.8%89.1%

Market definition

Definition of the Cameras market within the Electronics market

Market definition: Electronics > Consumer Electronics > Cameras The category Cameras includes the online trade of digital cameras (e.g. compact digital cameras, slr cameras, mirrorless cameras), lenses (e.g. interchangeable camera lenses, specialty lenses) and action cameras (e.g. gopro, dji, insta360). This category does not cover webcams, drones or camera software and apps. All monetary figures refer to the annual gross revenue and do not factor in shipping costs.

In-scope

  • Digital Cameras (e.g. compact digital cameras, SLR cameras, mirrorless cameras)
  • Lenses (e.g. interchangeable camera lenses, specialty lenses)
  • Action Cameras (e.g. GoPro, DJI, Insta360)

Out-of-scope

  • Webcams
  • Drones
  • Camera software and apps

Market comparison

The Global Cameras market in a global comparison

Market comparison by growth, online share, and revenue in 2023

in %

Source: ECDB analysis

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