🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of cameras: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported cameras worth $76.9 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 210 countries. That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $111.9 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 | $76.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $90.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $91.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $70.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $74.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $93.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $111.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $111.9M | 2.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cameras from
The largest suppliers were China (41%), United States (11%), Thailand (10%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $31.3M | 41% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $8.1M | 11% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $7.7M | 10% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $5.7M | 7.4% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $2.7M | 3.6% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $2.5M | 3.3% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $2.2M | 2.9% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $2.1M | 2.7% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $2.0M | 2.6% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $1.9M | 2.5% |
Types of cameras under HS 9006
| 9006.40 | Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic): instant print cameras | 23% |
| 9006.91 | Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic): parts and accessories | 23% |
| 9006.99 | Photographic flashlight apparatus: parts and accessories, for other than cameras | 13% |
| 9006.59 | Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic): n.e.c. in heading no 9006 | 9.5% |
| 9006.30 | Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic): specially designed for underwater use, aerial survey, medical or surgical examination of internal… | 9.1% |
| 9006.53 | Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic): of a kind (not SLR) for roll film of a width of 35mm | 9% |
| 9006.61 | Photographic flashlight apparatus: discharge lamp (electronic) | 7.6% |
| 9006.69 | Photographic flashlight apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 9006 | 6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9006.
Average import price of cameras
The average declared value was about $72.35 per kg, 277% 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 Kingdom also exports cameras
Exports of cameras by the United Kingdom reached $48.6 million in 2024 (162 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were United States (34%), Saudi Arabia (5%), India (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $16.5M | 34% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $2.3M | 4.8% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $2.2M | 4.6% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $2.2M | 4.5% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $2.1M | 4.3% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $2.0M | 4.2% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $1.9M | 4% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $1.7M | 3.4% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $1.5M | 3% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $1.2M | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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 Kingdom: questions
What is the value of cameras imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cameras worth $76.9 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import cameras from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (41%), United States (11%), Thailand (10%).
What is the average import price of cameras in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $72.35 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $19.20 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export cameras?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported cameras worth $48.6 million in 2024, mainly to United States, Saudi Arabia, India.
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 Kingdom?
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