🇬🇧 United Kingdom exports of film cameras and projectors: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported film cameras and projectors worth $34.1 million (228 tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 163 countries. Value fell 24% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $63.3 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of film cameras and projectors by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34.1M | 228 t |
| 2023 | $45.1M | 221 t |
| 2022 | $56.5M | 224 t |
| 2021 | $50.1M | 179 t |
| 2020 | $48.3M | 338 t |
| 2019 | $56.8M | 456 t |
| 2018 | $63.3M | 936 t |
| 2017 | $47.2M | 391 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports film cameras and projectors to
The largest buyer markets were United States (31%), United Arab Emirates (6%), Ireland (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+203% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $10.7M | 32% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $2.2M | 6.4% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $2.0M | 5.9% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.6M | 4.6% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $1.4M | 4.1% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $1.2M | 3.6% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $1.1M | 3.2% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $1.1M | 3.1% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $939K | 2.8% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $907K | 2.7% |
Types of film cameras and projectors under HS 9007
| 9007.91 | Cameras, cinematographic: parts and accessories, whether or not incorporating sound recording apparatus | 64% |
| 9007.10 | Cameras, cinematographic: whether or not incorporating sound recording apparatus | 22% |
| 9007.92 | Projectors, cinematographic: parts and accessories, whether or not incorporating sound reproducing apparatus | 11% |
| 9007.20 | Projectors, cinematographic: whether or not incorporating sound recording or reproducing apparatus | 3.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9007.
Average export price of film cameras and projectors
The average declared value was about $149.36 per kg, 92% above the world average of $77.62. 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 imports film cameras and projectors
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported film cameras and projectors worth $31.0 million (240 tonnes). It ranks 5th of 208 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were United States (31%), China (24%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $9.5M | 31% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $7.4M | 24% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $2.4M | 7.9% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $1.4M | 4.6% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $1.3M | 4.2% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $919K | 3% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $815K | 2.6% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $601K | 1.9% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $557K | 1.8% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $462K | 1.5% |
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 9007: Cinematographic cameras and projectors, whether or not incorporating sound recording or reproducing apparatus.
Film cameras and projectors trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of film cameras and projectors imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported film cameras and projectors worth $31.0 million in 2024 (240 tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import film cameras and projectors from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were United States (31%), China (24%), Germany (8%).
What is the average import price of film cameras and projectors in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $128.86 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $77.62 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export film cameras and projectors?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported film cameras and projectors worth $34.1 million in 2024, mainly to United States, United Arab Emirates, Ireland.
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 Kingdom?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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