🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of cameras: 2024 trade data
Imports of cameras by the United Arab Emirates reached $33.7 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 34% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $51.2 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of cameras by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $51.2M | 753 t |
| 2022 | $36.9M | 696 t |
| 2021 | $39.6M | 645 t |
| 2020 | $28.7M | 535 t |
| 2019 | $32.5M | 602 t |
| 2018 | $31.7M | 557 t |
| 2017 | $15.7M | 321 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports cameras from
Most of the value came from China (38%), United States (14%), Hong Kong (11%). Among the main suppliers, Israel grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $12.6M | 38% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $4.9M | 15% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $3.8M | 11% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $2.4M | 7.1% |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | $1.1M | 3.4% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $1.0M | 3% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $826K | 2.5% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $765K | 2.3% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $751K | 2.2% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $680K | 2% |
Types of cameras under HS 9006
| 9006.40 | Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic): instant print cameras | 40% |
| 9006.91 | Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic): parts and accessories | 17% |
| 9006.30 | Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic): specially designed for underwater use, aerial survey, medical or surgical examination of internal… | 15% |
| 9006.61 | Photographic flashlight apparatus: discharge lamp (electronic) | 11% |
| 9006.99 | Photographic flashlight apparatus: parts and accessories, for other than cameras | 8% |
| 9006.59 | Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic): n.e.c. in heading no 9006 | 5.6% |
| 9006.53 | Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic): of a kind (not SLR) for roll film of a width of 35mm | 2.7% |
| 9006.69 | Photographic flashlight apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 9006 | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9006.
Average import price of cameras
The average declared value was about $32.22 per kg, 68% above the world average of $19.20. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Arab Emirates also exports cameras
Exports of cameras by the United Arab Emirates reached $10.2 million in 2024 (142 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Hong Kong accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+168% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $8.9M | 88% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $661K | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇿 Mozambique | $67K | 0.7% |
| 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | $66K | 0.7% |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $64K | 0.6% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $52K | 0.5% |
| 🇬🇪 Georgia | $40K | 0.4% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $36K | 0.4% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $32K | 0.3% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $25K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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 9006: Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); photographic flashlight apparatus and flashbulbs other than discharge lamps of heading no. 8539.
Cameras trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of cameras imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported cameras worth $33.7 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import cameras from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (38%), United States (14%), Hong Kong (11%).
What is the average import price of cameras in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $32.22 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $19.20 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export cameras?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported cameras worth $10.2 million in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, Mozambique.
What is the HS code for cameras?
Cameras falls under HS heading 9006 (Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); photographic flashlight apparatus and flashbulbs other than discharge). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading cameras with the United Arab Emirates?
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