Film camera parts imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $5.0 million of film camera parts in 2024 (216 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 43% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $11.6 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 | $5.0M | 216 t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 96 t |
| 2022 | $11.6M | 132 t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 85 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 44 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 40 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 18 t |
| 2017 | $930K | 11 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports film camera parts from
Most of the value came from Japan (31%), Germany (17%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.5M | 31% |
| Germany | $867K | 18% |
| China | $647K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $435K | 8.8% |
| United States | $264K | 5.3% |
| Ukraine | $197K | 4% |
| Costa Rica | $195K | 3.9% |
| France | $190K | 3.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $125K | 2.5% |
| Australia | $84K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.03 per kg, 66% below the world average of $67.35, 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.
Film camera parts exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of film camera parts by Saudi Arabia reached $3.9 million in 2024 (144 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. France alone took 73% of it. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.8M | 73% |
| United Arab Emirates | $279K | 7.1% |
| China | $207K | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | $178K | 4.6% |
| Singapore | $126K | 3.2% |
| Spain | $104K | 2.7% |
| Croatia | $39K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $32K | 0.8% |
| India | $30K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $24K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia film camera parts imports (HS 9007.91): 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 9007.91: Cameras, cinematographic: parts and accessories, whether or not incorporating sound recording apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of film camera parts imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported film camera parts worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 216 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 190 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply film camera parts to Saudi Arabia?
Japan was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Germany (17%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 592% on the year.
What is the average import price of film camera parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.03 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $67.35 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of film camera parts to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $930 thousand in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 434%. The peak was 2022 at $11.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export film camera parts?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $3.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the United Arab Emirates and China. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for film camera parts?
The HS code for film camera parts is subheading 9007.91. 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 9007 page.
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