Camera flash units imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of camera flash units by the United Arab Emirates reached $3.7 million in 2024 (78 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.7M | 78 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 33 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 34 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 28 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 38 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 37 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 30 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 16 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports camera flash units from
China alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+188% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 75% |
| Poland | $552K | 15% |
| Hong Kong | $256K | 6.9% |
| Germany | $24K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $23K | 0.6% |
| United States | $18K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $17K | 0.5% |
| Singapore | $11K | 0.3% |
| India | $6K | 0.2% |
| France | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $47.53 per kg, 63% below the world average of $128.99, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates camera flash units imports (HS 9006.61): 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 9006.61: Photographic flashlight apparatus: discharge lamp (electronic).
Common questions
What is the value of camera flash units imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported camera flash units worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 78 tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 174 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply camera flash units to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Poland (15%) and Hong Kong (7%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 188% on the year.
What is the average import price of camera flash units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $47.53 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $128.99 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of camera flash units to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2019 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for camera flash units?
The HS code for camera flash units is subheading 9006.61. 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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