Projection screens imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of projection screens by the United Arab Emirates reached $4.9 million in 2024 (640 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 4% on 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 | $4.9M | 641 t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 657 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 555 t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 525 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 300 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 128 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 144 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 148 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports projection screens from
The largest suppliers were China (42%), United States (27%), Saudi Arabia (10%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+261% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 42% |
| United States | $1.3M | 27% |
| Saudi Arabia | $495K | 10% |
| India | $211K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $174K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $149K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $103K | 2.1% |
| Austria | $66K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $59K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $58K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.60 per kg, 22% below the world average of $9.72, 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.
Projection screens exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of projection screens by the United Arab Emirates reached $780 thousand in 2024 (83 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (24%), Belgium (10%), India (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Uzbekistan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $190K | 24% |
| Belgium | $81K | 10% |
| India | $72K | 9.2% |
| Uzbekistan | $69K | 8.8% |
| China | $66K | 8.5% |
| United States | $64K | 8.2% |
| Australia | $31K | 4% |
| Nigeria | $28K | 3.6% |
| Seychelles | $26K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates projection screens imports (HS 9010.60): 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 9010.60: Photographic laboratory apparatus and equipment (including cinematographic): projection screens.
Common questions
What is the value of projection screens imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported projection screens worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 640 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 200 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply projection screens to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by the United States (27%) and Saudi Arabia (10%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 608% on the year.
What is the average import price of projection screens per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.60 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $9.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of projection screens to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2021 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export projection screens?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $780 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Belgium and India. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for projection screens?
The HS code for projection screens is subheading 9010.60. 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 9010 page.
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