Photo light tables trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in photo light tables was worth $298.7 million in 2024, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 28% since 2017, and down 24% 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 | $298.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $391.6M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $508.7M | 8.2K t |
| 2021 | $557.5M | 5.5K t |
| 2020 | $488.7M | 5.8K t |
| 2019 | $438.8M | 6.0K t |
| 2018 | $402.8M | 5.8K t |
| 2017 | $414.2M | 5.6K t |
Top photo light tables exporting countries
Japan is the largest exporter with 31% of world exports, followed by China and the United States. The top three supply 64% between them, out of 84 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $91.4M | 31% |
| China | $61.9M | 21% |
| United States | $38.3M | 13% |
| South Korea | $18.5M | 6.2% |
| Israel | $18.2M | 6.1% |
| Germany | $15.3M | 5.1% |
| Taiwan | $14.2M | 4.8% |
| Italy | $7.4M | 2.5% |
| France | $6.0M | 2% |
| Netherlands | $4.4M | 1.5% |
| Hong Kong | $3.6M | 1.2% |
| Austria | $2.7M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 32% of world imports, ahead of South Korea and Thailand. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 57% across 177 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $94.5M | 32% |
| South Korea | $46.9M | 16% |
| Thailand | $27.7M | 9.3% |
| Taiwan | $25.5M | 8.5% |
| United States | $16.7M | 5.6% |
| Japan | $12.7M | 4.3% |
| Vietnam | $12.5M | 4.2% |
| Hong Kong | $6.6M | 2.2% |
| Germany | $4.6M | 1.5% |
| Malaysia | $3.7M | 1.3% |
| Russia | $2.7M | 0.9% |
| Singapore | $2.7M | 0.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $64.42 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Israel averaged $147.27 per kg and China $38.87 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 Photo light tables (HS 9010.50) 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 9010.50: Photographic laboratory apparatus and equipment: n.e.c. in item no. 9010.10, for photographic (including cinematographic) laboratories: negatoscopes. HS 9010 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most photo light tables?
Japan exported $91.4 million in 2024, 31% of the world total, followed by China (21%) and the United States (13%). In all, 84 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most photo light tables?
China imported $94.5 million in 2024, 32% of world imports, ahead of South Korea (16%) and Thailand (9%). The top three importers together take 57%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in photo light tables?
It was worth $298.7 million in 2024, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 28% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $557.5 million. 84 countries reported exports and 177 reported imports.
What is the average price of photo light tables per kg?
The world average declared value was about $64.42 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Israel averaged $147.27 per kg and China $38.87 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 photo light tables?
The HS code for photo light tables is subheading 9010.50, 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 9010 page.
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