🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia imports of film cameras and projectors: 2024 trade data
Imports of film cameras and projectors by Saudi Arabia reached $30.7 million in 2024 (808 tonnes). It ranks 6th of 208 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 50% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of film cameras and projectors by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30.7M | 808 t |
| 2023 | $34.8M | 167 t |
| 2022 | $35.6M | 491 t |
| 2021 | $26.3M | 351 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 96 t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 52 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 36 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 14 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports film cameras and projectors from
Most of the value came from China (33%), Taiwan (14%), Belgium (12%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+209% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $10.1M | 33% |
| Taiwan | $4.4M | 14% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $3.8M | 12% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $2.9M | 9.4% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.5M | 5% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $1.4M | 4.7% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $1.2M | 4% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $939K | 3.1% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $841K | 2.7% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $824K | 2.7% |
Types of film cameras and projectors under HS 9007
| 9007.10 | Cameras, cinematographic: whether or not incorporating sound recording apparatus | 55% |
| 9007.92 | Projectors, cinematographic: parts and accessories, whether or not incorporating sound reproducing apparatus | 28% |
| 9007.91 | Cameras, cinematographic: parts and accessories, whether or not incorporating sound recording apparatus | 16% |
| 9007.20 | Projectors, cinematographic: whether or not incorporating sound recording or reproducing apparatus | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9007.
Average import price of film cameras and projectors
The average declared value was about $37.95 per kg, 51% below the world average of $77.62, 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.
Saudi Arabia also exports film cameras and projectors
Exports of film cameras and projectors by Saudi Arabia reached $5.7 million in 2024 (765 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: France accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+923% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 France | $3.0M | 52% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 19% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $350K | 6.1% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $237K | 4.1% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $215K | 3.8% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $160K | 2.8% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $138K | 2.4% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $126K | 2.2% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $91K | 1.6% |
| 🇾🇪 Yemen | $71K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 9007: Cinematographic cameras and projectors, whether or not incorporating sound recording or reproducing apparatus.
Film cameras and projectors trade in Saudi Arabia: questions
What is the value of film cameras and projectors imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported film cameras and projectors worth $30.7 million in 2024 (808 tonnes).
Where does Saudi Arabia import film cameras and projectors from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (33%), Taiwan (14%), Belgium (12%).
What is the average import price of film cameras and projectors in Saudi Arabia?
The average declared import value was about $37.95 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $77.62 per kg.
Does Saudi Arabia export film cameras and projectors?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported film cameras and projectors worth $5.7 million in 2024, mainly to France, United Arab Emirates, China.
What is the HS code for film cameras and projectors?
Film cameras and projectors falls under HS heading 9007 (Cinematographic cameras and projectors, whether or not incorporating sound recording or reproducing apparatus). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading film cameras and projectors with Saudi Arabia?
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