Photo lab equipment exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Israel exported photo lab equipment worth $20.0 million (135 tonnes). It ranks 8th of 122 countries for exports of this product. That is 10% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $120.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20.0M | 135 t |
| 2023 | $22.2M | 175 t |
| 2022 | $54.7M | 304 t |
| 2021 | $120.9M | 693 t |
| 2020 | $118.6M | 684 t |
| 2019 | $81.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $78.1M | 175 t |
| 2017 | $64.0M | 203 t |
Where Israel exports photo lab equipment to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.7M | 69% |
| South Korea | $2.3M | 12% |
| Hong Kong | $2.0M | 9.8% |
| Taiwan | $1.6M | 8% |
| Thailand | $171K | 0.9% |
| Singapore | $74K | 0.4% |
| Russia | $49K | 0.3% |
| India | $40K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $14K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $9K | 0% |
Product types under HS 9010
| 9010.50 | Photographic laboratory apparatus and equipment: n.e.c. in item no. 9010.10, for photographic (including cinematographic) laboratories: negatoscopes | 91% |
| 9010.10 | Photographic laboratory apparatus and equipment: for automatically developing photographic (including cinematographic) film or paper in rolls or for… | 8.3% |
| 9010.90 | Photographic laboratory apparatus and equipment (including cinematographic): parts and accessories | 0.5% |
| 9010.60 | Photographic laboratory apparatus and equipment (including cinematographic): projection screens | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9010.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $147.43 per kg, 640% above the world average of $19.91. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Photo lab equipment imports to Israel
In 2024, Israel imported photo lab equipment worth $1.7 million (181 tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (39%), United States (26%), Italy (15%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $677K | 39% |
| United States | $453K | 26% |
| Italy | $257K | 15% |
| Japan | $89K | 5.2% |
| Germany | $55K | 3.2% |
| Denmark | $42K | 2.5% |
| Switzerland | $30K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $28K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $21K | 1.2% |
| Poland | $19K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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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: Photographic (including cinematographic) laboratory apparatus and equipment, n.e.c. in chapter 90; negatoscopes; projection screens.
Common questions
What is the value of photo lab equipment exported by Israel?
Israel exported photo lab equipment worth $20.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 135 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 122 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy photo lab equipment from Israel?
China was the largest buyer with 69% of the value ($13.7 million), followed by South Korea (12%) and Hong Kong (10%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 88% on the year.
What is the average export price of photo lab equipment per kg?
The average declared export value was about $147.43 per kg in 2024, 640% above the world average of $19.91 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 exports of photo lab equipment from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $64.0 million in 2017 to $20.0 million in 2024, a fall of 69%. The peak was 2021 at $120.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also import photo lab equipment?
Yes. Israel imported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United States and Italy. On balance Israel is a net exporter of this product, by about $18.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for photo lab equipment?
The HS code for photo lab equipment is heading 9010. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 9010.50 (91% of the value) and 9010.10 (8%). 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 9010 page.
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