| SIC Codes: | 5946 |
| NAICS Codes: | 443142 |
Companies in this industry sell cameras and other photographic equipment and supplies from physical retail locations. Major US companies include Calumet Photographic, Ritz Camera & Image, and Samy's Camera.
Demand depends on consumer income. Profitability of individual companies is linked to marketing and efficiency of operations. Large companies can have economies of scale in purchasing and operations. Small companies can compete successfully by offering superior service. The industry is concentrated: the 50 largest companies account for more than 80 percent of the market.
Sales of photographic equipment and supplies account for about 70 percent of industry revenue. Stores also offer repair services and sell related items like memory cards, picture frames, and albums.
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