🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of film cameras and projectors: 2024 trade data
Imports of film cameras and projectors by the United Arab Emirates reached $12.2 million in 2024 (802 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 38% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $20.6 million.
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 | $12.2M | 802 t |
| 2023 | $19.8M | 319 t |
| 2022 | $20.6M | 264 t |
| 2021 | $18.8M | 349 t |
| 2020 | $12.7M | 191 t |
| 2019 | $13.6M | 263 t |
| 2018 | $10.5M | 237 t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 87 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports film cameras and projectors from
Most of the value came from Kuwait (23%), United States (22%), United Kingdom (18%). Among the main suppliers, Kuwait grew fastest (+827% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $2.8M | 23% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $2.6M | 22% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $2.2M | 18% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $1.6M | 14% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 8.8% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $458K | 3.8% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $167K | 1.4% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $146K | 1.2% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $138K | 1.1% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $120K | 1% |
Types of film cameras and projectors under HS 9007
| 9007.91 | Cameras, cinematographic: parts and accessories, whether or not incorporating sound recording apparatus | 40% |
| 9007.92 | Projectors, cinematographic: parts and accessories, whether or not incorporating sound reproducing apparatus | 29% |
| 9007.10 | Cameras, cinematographic: whether or not incorporating sound recording apparatus | 28% |
| 9007.20 | Projectors, cinematographic: whether or not incorporating sound recording or reproducing apparatus | 3.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9007.
Average import price of film cameras and projectors
The average declared value was about $15.19 per kg, 80% 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.
The United Arab Emirates also exports film cameras and projectors
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported film cameras and projectors worth $6.2 million (102 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Togo alone took 85% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇹🇬 Togo | $5.3M | 85% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $267K | 4.3% |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | $175K | 2.8% |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $93K | 1.5% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $87K | 1.4% |
| 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | $56K | 0.9% |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | $25K | 0.4% |
| 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan | $24K | 0.4% |
| 🇺🇬 Uganda | $16K | 0.3% |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $16K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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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 the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of film cameras and projectors imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported film cameras and projectors worth $12.2 million in 2024 (802 tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import film cameras and projectors from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Kuwait (23%), United States (22%), United Kingdom (18%).
What is the average import price of film cameras and projectors in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $15.19 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $77.62 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export film cameras and projectors?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported film cameras and projectors worth $6.2 million in 2024, mainly to Togo, Saudi Arabia, Kenya.
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 the United Arab Emirates?
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