Camera parts and accessories imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of camera parts and accessories by the United Arab Emirates reached $5.6 million in 2024 (535 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 63% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $15.2 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 | $5.6M | 535 t |
| 2023 | $15.2M | 283 t |
| 2022 | $11.3M | 308 t |
| 2021 | $14.9M | 272 t |
| 2020 | $11.4M | 186 t |
| 2019 | $11.4M | 240 t |
| 2018 | $10.3M | 217 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 120 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports camera parts and accessories from
The largest suppliers were China (38%), Hong Kong (17%), Saudi Arabia (9%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 38% |
| Hong Kong | $970K | 17% |
| Saudi Arabia | $492K | 8.8% |
| United States | $475K | 8.5% |
| Singapore | $382K | 6.8% |
| Italy | $210K | 3.8% |
| France | $167K | 3% |
| Malaysia | $166K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $128K | 2.3% |
| Denmark | $107K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.45 per kg, 83% 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 the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $1.2 million of camera parts and accessories in 2024 (47 tonnes). Most of it went to Hong Kong (44%), Saudi Arabia (44%), Georgia (3%). Among the main buyer markets, Georgia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $520K | 44% |
| Saudi Arabia | $517K | 44% |
| Georgia | $39K | 3.3% |
| Central African Republic | $24K | 2% |
| Switzerland | $21K | 1.8% |
| Seychelles | $10K | 0.9% |
| Nigeria | $9K | 0.8% |
| Kenya | $7K | 0.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $5K | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $4K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates camera parts and accessories imports (HS 9006.91): 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 9006.91: Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic): parts and accessories.
Common questions
What is the value of camera parts and accessories imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported camera parts and accessories worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 535 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 199 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 63% on 2023.
Which countries supply camera parts and accessories to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Hong Kong (17%) and Saudi Arabia (9%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 192% on the year.
What is the average import price of camera parts and accessories per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.45 per kg in 2024, 83% 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 the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 106%. The peak was 2023 at $15.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export camera parts and accessories?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia and Georgia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $4.4 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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