🇺🇸 United States imports of film cameras and projectors: 2024 trade data
The United States imported $104.7 million of film cameras and projectors in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 208 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 6% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of film cameras and projectors by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $104.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $98.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $123.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $107.7M | 884 t |
| 2020 | $62.1M | 685 t |
| 2019 | $118.9M | 790 t |
| 2018 | $71.6M | 428 t |
| 2017 | $113.3M | 561 t |
Where the United States imports film cameras and projectors from
The largest suppliers were China (30%), Bahamas (14%), United Kingdom (10%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $31.8M | 30% |
| 🇧🇸 Bahamas | $15.0M | 14% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $10.7M | 10% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $9.9M | 9.5% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $6.5M | 6.2% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $4.8M | 4.6% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $4.6M | 4.4% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $4.2M | 4% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $3.4M | 3.3% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $2.1M | 2% |
Types of film cameras and projectors under HS 9007
| 9007.91 | Cameras, cinematographic: parts and accessories, whether or not incorporating sound recording apparatus | 74% |
| 9007.10 | Cameras, cinematographic: whether or not incorporating sound recording apparatus | 16% |
| 9007.20 | Projectors, cinematographic: whether or not incorporating sound recording or reproducing apparatus | 6.4% |
| 9007.92 | Projectors, cinematographic: parts and accessories, whether or not incorporating sound reproducing apparatus | 3.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9007.
Average import price of film cameras and projectors
The average declared value was about $80.62 per kg, close to the world average of $77.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United States also exports film cameras and projectors
In 2024, the United States exported film cameras and projectors worth $83.7 million (334 tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 163 countries. Most of it went to Hong Kong (31%), United Kingdom (11%), Canada (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+209% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $26.2M | 31% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $9.5M | 11% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $9.0M | 11% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $4.5M | 5.4% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $4.4M | 5.2% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $2.8M | 3.4% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $2.6M | 3.1% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $1.9M | 2.3% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $1.6M | 1.9% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 1.7% |
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 9007: Cinematographic cameras and projectors, whether or not incorporating sound recording or reproducing apparatus.
Film cameras and projectors trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of film cameras and projectors imported by the United States?
The United States imported film cameras and projectors worth $104.7 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import film cameras and projectors from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (30%), Bahamas (14%), United Kingdom (10%).
What is the average import price of film cameras and projectors in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $80.62 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $77.62 per kg.
Does the United States export film cameras and projectors?
Yes. The United States exported film cameras and projectors worth $83.7 million in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, United Kingdom, Canada.
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 States?
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