Film projectors imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $6.7 million of film projectors in 2024 (29 tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 173 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $15.3 million.
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 | $6.7M | 29 t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 25 t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 34 t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 26 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 28 t |
| 2019 | $11.8M | 42 t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 40 t |
| 2017 | $15.3M | 92 t |
Where the United States imports film projectors from
China alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+263% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.1M | 77% |
| United Kingdom | $383K | 5.7% |
| Germany | $351K | 5.2% |
| Japan | $197K | 2.9% |
| Taiwan | $103K | 1.5% |
| Canada | $76K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $60K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $55K | 0.8% |
| Romania | $54K | 0.8% |
| Finland | $50K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $229.40 per kg, 161% above the world average of $87.80. 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.
Film projectors exports from the United States
The United States exported $4.4 million of film projectors in 2024 (29 tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 104 countries. The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (17%), Uruguay (12%), Ecuador (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Uruguay grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $776K | 17% |
| Uruguay | $517K | 12% |
| Ecuador | $456K | 10% |
| Mexico | $455K | 10% |
| Australia | $313K | 7.1% |
| Colombia | $167K | 3.8% |
| France | $165K | 3.7% |
| Barbados | $117K | 2.6% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $117K | 2.6% |
| India | $108K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States film projectors imports (HS 9007.20): 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 9007.20: Projectors, cinematographic: whether or not incorporating sound recording or reproducing apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of film projectors imported by the United States?
The United States imported film projectors worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 173 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply film projectors to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by the United Kingdom (6%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 263% on the year.
What is the average import price of film projectors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $229.40 per kg in 2024, 161% above the world average of $87.80 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 projectors to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.3 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, a fall of 56%. The peak was 2017 at $15.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export film projectors?
Yes. The United States exported $4.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Uruguay and Ecuador. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for film projectors?
The HS code for film projectors is subheading 9007.20. 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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