🇺🇸 United States imports of cameras: 2024 trade data
The United States imported $493.7 million of cameras in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 210 countries. That is 24% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $493.7M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $396.8M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $419.5M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $416.6M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $322.4M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $354.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $429.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $422.3M | 5.2K t |
Where the United States imports cameras from
Most of the value came from China (48%), Thailand (13%), Philippines (13%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+130% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $235.7M | 48% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $62.4M | 13% |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | $62.4M | 13% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $16.5M | 3.3% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $14.6M | 3% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $14.4M | 2.9% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $12.3M | 2.5% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $9.7M | 2% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $9.4M | 1.9% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $8.7M | 1.8% |
Types of cameras under HS 9006
| 9006.40 | Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic): instant print cameras | 40% |
| 9006.69 | Photographic flashlight apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 9006 | 16% |
| 9006.61 | Photographic flashlight apparatus: discharge lamp (electronic) | 14% |
| 9006.91 | Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic): parts and accessories | 9.6% |
| 9006.99 | Photographic flashlight apparatus: parts and accessories, for other than cameras | 6.7% |
| 9006.30 | Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic): specially designed for underwater use, aerial survey, medical or surgical examination of internal… | 5.6% |
| 9006.59 | Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic): n.e.c. in heading no 9006 | 4.3% |
| 9006.53 | Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic): of a kind (not SLR) for roll film of a width of 35mm | 3.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9006.
Average import price of cameras
The average declared value was about $112.04 per kg, 484% 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 States also exports cameras
Exports of cameras by the United States reached $140.3 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 166 countries. Most of it went to Japan (9%), Hong Kong (9%), Canada (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 26%. Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $13.2M | 9.4% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $12.1M | 8.6% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $11.5M | 8.2% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $8.1M | 5.8% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $6.9M | 4.9% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $5.8M | 4.2% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $5.3M | 3.8% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $4.9M | 3.5% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $4.0M | 2.9% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $4.0M | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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 States: questions
What is the value of cameras imported by the United States?
The United States imported cameras worth $493.7 million in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import cameras from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (48%), Thailand (13%), Philippines (13%).
What is the average import price of cameras in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $112.04 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $19.20 per kg.
Does the United States export cameras?
Yes. The United States exported cameras worth $140.3 million in 2024, mainly to Japan, Hong Kong, Canada.
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 States?
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