Camera parts and accessories trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in camera parts and accessories was worth $521.0 million in 2024, about 8.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 2% since 2017, and down 10% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $521.0M | 8.4K t |
| 2023 | $582.1M | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $597.3M | 7.3K t |
| 2021 | $563.7M | 7.9K t |
| 2020 | $457.0M | 8.1K t |
| 2019 | $509.6M | 7.8K t |
| 2018 | $585.1M | 8.3K t |
| 2017 | $512.0M | 10.4K t |
Top camera parts and accessories exporting countries
Exports are led by China (42%), Japan (12%) and Thailand (7%). 138 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 61%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $219.4M | 42% |
| Japan | $61.3M | 12% |
| Thailand | $36.6M | 7% |
| United States | $24.0M | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $23.5M | 4.5% |
| Italy | $18.1M | 3.5% |
| Hong Kong | $16.2M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $12.8M | 2.5% |
| Malaysia | $10.9M | 2.1% |
| Vietnam | $8.9M | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $7.8M | 1.5% |
| Philippines | $7.7M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (9%), Germany (8%) and the Philippines (7%). 199 countries imported it, and the top three take 24% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $47.5M | 9.1% |
| Germany | $41.0M | 7.9% |
| Philippines | $35.6M | 6.8% |
| Hong Kong | $35.3M | 6.8% |
| Singapore | $31.5M | 6% |
| Thailand | $27.1M | 5.2% |
| Vietnam | $23.0M | 4.4% |
| Japan | $22.2M | 4.3% |
| Malaysia | $21.9M | 4.2% |
| China | $19.0M | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $17.6M | 3.4% |
| Poland | $13.0M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $61.98 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Thailand averaged $208.81 per kg and China $43.89 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Camera parts and accessories (HS 9006.91) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 9006.91: Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic): parts and accessories. HS 9006 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most camera parts and accessories?
China exported $219.4 million in 2024, 42% of the world total, followed by Japan (12%) and Thailand (7%). In all, 138 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most camera parts and accessories?
The United States imported $47.5 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of Germany (8%) and the Philippines (7%). The top three importers together take 24%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in camera parts and accessories?
It was worth $521.0 million in 2024, about 8.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 2% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $597.3 million. 138 countries reported exports and 199 reported imports.
What is the average price of camera parts and accessories per kg?
The world average declared value was about $61.98 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Thailand averaged $208.81 per kg and China $43.89 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for camera parts and accessories?
The HS code for camera parts and accessories is subheading 9006.91, in chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 9006 page.
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