Photographic enlargers imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported photographic enlargers worth $55.4 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 190 countries for imports of this product. That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $86.4 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 | $55.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $49.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $29.5M | 902 t |
| 2021 | $47.1M | 827 t |
| 2020 | $41.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $68.5M | 781 t |
| 2018 | $52.5M | 583 t |
| 2017 | $86.4M | 476 t |
Where the United States imports photographic enlargers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Cambodia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $39.4M | 71% |
| Taiwan | $4.5M | 8.2% |
| Cambodia | $4.2M | 7.6% |
| Vietnam | $2.4M | 4.3% |
| Canada | $1.5M | 2.7% |
| Germany | $575K | 1% |
| Denmark | $407K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $390K | 0.7% |
| Costa Rica | $336K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $187K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.17 per kg, 22% below the world average of $22.03, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Photographic enlargers exports from the United States
Exports of photographic enlargers by the United States reached $9.3 million in 2024 (65 tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 86 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Australia (14%), Canada (10%), India (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+162% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $1.3M | 14% |
| Canada | $909K | 9.8% |
| India | $864K | 9.3% |
| China | $766K | 8.2% |
| Mexico | $488K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $396K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $324K | 3.5% |
| Dominican Republic | $307K | 3.3% |
| Hong Kong | $280K | 3% |
| Guatemala | $269K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States photographic enlargers imports (HS 9008.50): 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 9008.50: Image projectors, photographic enlargers and reducers, excluding cinematographic.
Common questions
What is the value of photographic enlargers imported by the United States?
The United States imported photographic enlargers worth $55.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 190 countries worldwide, with 31% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply photographic enlargers to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($39.4 million), followed by Taiwan (8%) and Cambodia (8%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 479% on the year.
What is the average import price of photographic enlargers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.17 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $22.03 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of photographic enlargers to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $86.4 million in 2017 to $55.4 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2017 at $86.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $53.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export photographic enlargers?
Yes. The United States exported $9.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Australia, Canada and India. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $46.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for photographic enlargers?
The HS code for photographic enlargers is subheading 9008.50. 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 9008 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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