Camera parts and accessories imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of camera parts and accessories by Saudi Arabia reached $5.5 million in 2024 (500 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 59% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $13.3 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 | $5.5M | 500 t |
| 2023 | $13.3M | 129 t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 514 t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 196 t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 122 t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 131 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 190 t |
| 2017 | $587K | 57 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports camera parts and accessories from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 60% |
| United Arab Emirates | $517K | 9.5% |
| United States | $427K | 7.8% |
| Taiwan | $195K | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $192K | 3.5% |
| Japan | $158K | 2.9% |
| Thailand | $96K | 1.8% |
| South Africa | $95K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $90K | 1.6% |
| Malaysia | $87K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.93 per kg, 82% below the world average of $61.98, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Camera parts and accessories exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $1.2 million of camera parts and accessories in 2024 (438 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (42%), South Korea (36%), Qatar (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+275% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $492K | 43% |
| South Korea | $416K | 36% |
| Qatar | $95K | 8.2% |
| Bahrain | $76K | 6.6% |
| Jordan | $33K | 2.8% |
| Sweden | $18K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 1.2% |
| France | $5K | 0.4% |
| United States | $4K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
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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.
Common questions
What is the value of camera parts and accessories imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported camera parts and accessories worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 500 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 199 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply camera parts and accessories to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (9%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 154% on the year.
What is the average import price of camera parts and accessories per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.93 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $61.98 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of camera parts and accessories to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $587 thousand in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, an increase of 830%. The peak was 2023 at $13.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export camera parts and accessories?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, South Korea and Qatar. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for camera parts and accessories?
The HS code for camera parts and accessories is subheading 9006.91. 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.
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