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2024 U.S. Industry Statistics & Market Forecast - Photographic Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers


Market Size & Industry Statistics

The total U.S. industry market size for Photographic Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers: Industry statistics cover all companies in the United States, both public and private, ranging in size from small businesses to market leaders. In addition to revenue, the industry market analysis shows information on employees, companies, and average firm size.

Investors, banks, and business executives use growth rates and industry trends to understand the market outlook and opportunity.

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Statistics        2019        2020        2021        2022        2023
Market Size
(Total Sales/Revenue)


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Total Firms
Total Employees
Average Revenue Per Firm
Average Employees Per Firm
Average Revenue Per Employee
Statistics Source: U.S. Census, AnythingResearch Analysis of Federal Data



Market Forecast

Market forecasts show the long term industry outlook and future growth trends. The following extended five-year forecast projects both short-term and long-term trends.





Forecast / Industry Outlook 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
Market Forecast ($ millions)
Projected Industry Growth Rate (%)
Source: AnythingResearch Economic Analysis

Industry Insights

The Photographic Equipment & Supplies Merchant Wholesalers industry is experiencing several key trends that are shaping its landscape. One trend is the increasing popularity of smartphones as a primary camera, which has impacted demand for traditional camera equipment. Another trend affecting the industry is the growth of online marketplaces, which are disrupting traditional distribution channels and creating new market opportunities. This has led to an increase in e-commerce sales and a shift in the way wholesalers interact with their customers.

The rise of social media platforms has also had an impact on the industry, as people increasingly use photographs as a way to communicate and share experiences with others. This has created demand for higher-quality, more advanced camera equipment that can capture images suited for social media platforms and other digital channels.

Technological advancements in imaging technology such as mirrorless cameras and drone photography have created new market segments and opportunities for wholesalers, providing them with new products and solutions to offer to their customers.

Finally, sustainability is becoming an increasingly important issue for consumers, and wholesalers that can offer environmentally-friendly products and solutions are likely to see increased demand for their offerings. Overall, the Photographic Equipment & Supplies Merchant Wholesalers industry is being shaped by a range of trends that are likely to continue to impact its direction and growth moving forward.



Product & Services Breakdown

Research products and services in the Photographic Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers industry generating sales. Note that products are broken into categories with different levels of classification.

Product DescriptionNumber of Companies Sales ($ millions) Percent of Total Sales

Industry Total

Photographic Equipment And Supplies

Still Picture Photographic Equipment, Household Type

Motion Picture Photographic Equipment

Photographic Film

Developing Supplies

Other Photographic Equipment And Supplies

Still Picture Photographic Equipment, Commercial Type

Office Equipment, Excluding Computers

Electric And Gas Household Appliances, Excluding Plumbing

Other Small Electric Household Appliances



U.S. Geographic Distribution: Revenue Statistics by State

Market Size by State ($ millions) indicates how the industry's competition is distributed throughout the country. State-level information can identify areas with higher and lower industry market share than average.

U.S. map by state

Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)

Financial metrics provide a snapshot view of a benchmark "average" company. Key business metrics show revenue and operating costs. The data collected covers both public and private companies.

Industry AveragePercent of Sales
(Industry Benchmark)
Total Revenue

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Operating Revenue
Cost of Goods Sold
Gross Profit

Operating Expenses
Pension, profit sharing plans, stock, annuity
Repairs
Rent paid on business property
Charitable Contributions
Depletion
Domestic production activities deduction
Advertising
Compensation of officers
Salaries and wages
Employee benefit programs
Taxes and Licenses
Bad Debts
Depreciation
Amortization
Other Operating Expenses
Total Operating Expenses
Operating Income
Non-Operating Income
EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes)
Interest Expense
Earnings Before Taxes
Income Tax
Net Profit
Net Income
 
Source: AnythingResearch Analysis of U.S. federal statistics




Financial Ratio Analysis

Financial ratio information can be used to benchmark how a Photographic Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers company compares to its peers. Accounting statistics are calculated from the industry-average for income statements and balance sheets.

Profitability & Valuation RatiosIndustry Average
Company valuation can be measured based on the firm's own performance, as well as in comparison against its industry competitors. These metrics show how the average company in the Photographic Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers industry is performing.
Profit Margin
Gross Profit Margin, Operating Profit Margin, and Net Profit Margin. Show company earnings relative to revenues.
Return on Equity (ROE)
Return on Equity (ROE) is net income as a percentage of shareholders' equity. Shareholders' Equity is defined as the company's total assets minus total liabilities. ROE shows how much profits a company generates with the money shareholders invested (or with retained earnings).
Return on Assets (ROA)
Return on Assets (ROA) is net income relative to total assets. The market research on Photographic Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers measures how efficiently the company leverages its assets to generate profit. ROA is calculated as Net Income divided by Total Assets.


Liquidity RatiosIndustry Average
Bankers and suppliers use liquidity to determine creditworthiness and identify potential threats to a company's financial viability.
Current Ratio
Measures a firm's ability to pay its debts over the next 12 months.
Quick Ratio (Acid Test)
Calculates liquid assets relative to liabilities, excluding inventories.


Efficiency Ratios - Key Performance IndicatorsIndustry Average
Measure how quickly products and services sell, and effectively collections policies are implemented.
Receivables Turnover Ratio
If this number is low in your business when compared to the industry average in the research report, it may mean your payment terms are too lenient or that you are not doing a good enough job on collections.
Average Collection Period
Based on the Receivables Turnover, this estimates the collection period in days. Calculated as 365 divided by the Receivables Turnover
Inventory Turnover
A low turnover rate may point to overstocking, obsolescence, or deficiencies in the product line or marketing effort.
Fixed-Asset Turnover
Generally, higher is better, since it indicates the business has less money tied up in fixed assets for each dollar of sales revenue.



Compensation & Salary Surveys for Employees

Compensation statistics provides an accurate assessment of industry-specific jobs and national salary averages. This information can be used to identify which positions are most common, and high, low, and average annual wages.

TitlePercent of WorkforceBottom Quartile Average (Median) SalaryUpper Quartile
Management Occupations 11%

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Chief Executives0%
General and Operations Managers4%
Business and Financial Operations Occupations 9%
Business Operations Specialists 8%
Computer and Mathematical Occupations 12%
Computer Occupations 12%
Sales and Related Occupations 21%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing 17%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing 17%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 10%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 8%
Office and Administrative Support Occupations 18%
Information and Record Clerks 7%
Customer Service Representatives 6%
Customer Service Representatives 6%
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 9%
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 5%
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 9%
Material Moving Workers 6%
Laborers and Material Movers 6%
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics


Photographic Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers Competitor Landscape & Key Companies [PREMIUM]

The most influential companies in the Photographic Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers industry and adjacent industries either have large market share or are developing new business models and methods that could disrupt the status quo. We look at leading and emerging companies in the Photographic Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers industry and adjacent sectors:

Market Leaders:
Direct Competitors

Companies with the largest market share, focused in this industry
Market leaders:
Diversified Competitors

Largest companies that have diversified operations in this and other industries
Innovators:
Direct Competitors

Innovative, Emerging, and Disruptive Companies that may influence the future direction of the industry.
Innovators:
Diversified Competitors

Innovators and Disruptors in adjacent industries that may also affect the Photographic Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers industry.
Source:
IncFact




Innovation News



Recent Federal Contracts for Photographic Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

  • Feb 27, 2024: B & H FOTO & ELECTRONICS CORP. (New York, NY) awarded $172,917
  • Feb 20, 2024: AXON ENTERPRISE, INC. (Scottsdale, AZ) awarded $468,503
  • Feb 14, 2024: XEROX CORPORATION (Coppell, TX) awarded $2,065
  • Feb 12, 2024: ADORAMA INC. (New York, NY) awarded $104,744
  • Feb 09, 2024: DIGITAL TRANSITIONS INC. (New York, NY) awarded $67,769
  • Feb 01, 2024: KCORP SUPPORT SERVICES, INC. (Fairbanks, AK) awarded $29,463