Film camera parts imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of film camera parts by the United States reached $77.7 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 190 countries for imports of this product. That is 6% more than in 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 | $77.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $73.6M | 939 t |
| 2022 | $82.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $88.2M | 790 t |
| 2020 | $49.9M | 613 t |
| 2019 | $61.4M | 623 t |
| 2018 | $43.9M | 273 t |
| 2017 | $67.5M | 375 t |
Where the United States imports film camera parts from
The largest suppliers were China (32%), Bahamas (18%), United Kingdom (12%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $25.2M | 32% |
| Bahamas | $14.3M | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $9.1M | 12% |
| Canada | $5.5M | 7% |
| India | $4.8M | 6.2% |
| Japan | $3.9M | 5% |
| Sweden | $3.3M | 4.2% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 3.8% |
| Australia | $1.9M | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $1.2M | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $67.30 per kg, close to the world average of $67.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Film camera parts exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported film camera parts worth $31.0 million (134 tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 126 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (21%), Canada (20%), United Arab Emirates (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+236% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $6.4M | 21% |
| Canada | $6.2M | 20% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.2M | 7.1% |
| South Africa | $1.8M | 5.9% |
| Australia | $1.7M | 5.4% |
| France | $1.5M | 4.7% |
| Mexico | $1.3M | 4.2% |
| Japan | $919K | 3% |
| Germany | $899K | 2.9% |
| India | $690K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States film camera parts imports (HS 9007.91): 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 9007.91: Cameras, cinematographic: parts and accessories, whether or not incorporating sound recording apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of film camera parts imported by the United States?
The United States imported film camera parts worth $77.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 190 countries worldwide, with 27% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply film camera parts to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($25.2 million), followed by the Bahamas (18%) and the United Kingdom (12%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 63 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 24% on the year.
What is the average import price of film camera parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $67.30 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $67.35 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of film camera parts to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $67.5 million in 2017 to $77.7 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2021 at $88.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $68.1 million a year.
Does the United States also export film camera parts?
Yes. The United States exported $31.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Canada and the United Arab Emirates. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $46.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for film camera parts?
The HS code for film camera parts is subheading 9007.91. 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 9007 page.
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