Cameras imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cameras by Israel reached $8.1 million in 2024 (463 tonnes). That is 5% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $14.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.1M | 463 t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 64 t |
| 2022 | $10.0M | 127 t |
| 2021 | $11.9M | 97 t |
| 2020 | $9.4M | 237 t |
| 2019 | $14.2M | 65 t |
| 2018 | $9.2M | 60 t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 79 t |
Where Israel imports cameras from
Most of the value came from United States (23%), China (14%), Japan (14%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+360% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.8M | 23% |
| China | $1.1M | 14% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 14% |
| India | $703K | 8.7% |
| Hong Kong | $590K | 7.3% |
| Netherlands | $563K | 6.9% |
| United Kingdom | $277K | 3.4% |
| Canada | $258K | 3.2% |
| Singapore | $252K | 3.1% |
| Georgia | $251K | 3.1% |
Product types under HS 9006
| 9006.91 | Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic): parts and accessories | 27% |
| 9006.40 | Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic): instant print cameras | 23% |
| 9006.69 | Photographic flashlight apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 9006 | 15% |
| 9006.59 | Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic): n.e.c. in heading no 9006 | 12% |
| 9006.99 | Photographic flashlight apparatus: parts and accessories, for other than cameras | 8.1% |
| 9006.30 | Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic): specially designed for underwater use, aerial survey, medical or surgical examination of internal… | 7.6% |
| 9006.61 | Photographic flashlight apparatus: discharge lamp (electronic) | 3.4% |
| 9006.53 | Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic): of a kind (not SLR) for roll film of a width of 35mm | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9006.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.54 per kg, close to the world average of $19.20.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cameras exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported cameras worth $6.3 million (8 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (35%), Hong Kong (34%), United Arab Emirates (12%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.2M | 35% |
| Hong Kong | $2.1M | 34% |
| United Arab Emirates | $751K | 12% |
| Denmark | $248K | 4% |
| India | $125K | 2% |
| Philippines | $116K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $97K | 1.5% |
| Singapore | $79K | 1.3% |
| Australia | $68K | 1.1% |
| Georgia | $57K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); photographic flashlight apparatus and flashbulbs other than discharge lamps of heading no. 8539.
Common questions
What is the value of cameras imported by Israel?
Israel imported cameras worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 463 tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply cameras to Israel?
The United States was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (14%) and Japan (14%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 360% on the year.
What is the average import price of cameras per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.54 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $19.20 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of cameras to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2019 at $14.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export cameras?
Yes. Israel exported $6.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cameras?
The HS code for cameras is heading 9006. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 9006.91 (27% of the value) and 9006.40 (23%). It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9006 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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