Film camera parts imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $4.8 million of film camera parts in 2024 (168 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 49% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $15.5 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 | $4.8M | 168 t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | 151 t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 129 t |
| 2021 | $15.5M | 158 t |
| 2020 | $10.0M | 87 t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 92 t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 66 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 34 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports film camera parts from
Most of the value came from United States (45%), China (15%), Germany (9%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+402% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.2M | 45% |
| China | $711K | 15% |
| Germany | $453K | 9.4% |
| United Kingdom | $386K | 8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $279K | 5.8% |
| Sweden | $167K | 3.5% |
| Singapore | $116K | 2.4% |
| India | $112K | 2.3% |
| France | $90K | 1.9% |
| Hong Kong | $70K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.85 per kg, 57% 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 the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $237 thousand of film camera parts in 2024 (30 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 53% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $125K | 53% |
| Kenya | $25K | 11% |
| Malaysia | $11K | 4.7% |
| Singapore | $11K | 4.7% |
| Seychelles | $9K | 3.8% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $8K | 3.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $7K | 3.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $6K | 2.5% |
| Gambia | $5K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported film camera parts worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 168 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 190 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply film camera parts to the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (15%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 402% on the year.
What is the average import price of film camera parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $28.85 per kg in 2024, 57% 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 the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2021 at $15.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export film camera parts?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $237 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kenya and Malaysia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $4.6 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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