EU External Trade - Photographic (other than cinematographic) cameras; photographic flashlight apparatus and flashbulbs other than discharge lamps of heading|8539, Cameras specially designed for underwater use, for aerial survey or for medical or surgical examination of internal organs; comparison cameras for forensic or criminological purposes

The main extra-EU suppliers of Photographic (other than cinematographic) cameras; photographic flashlight apparatus and flashbulbs other than discharge lamps of heading|8539, Cameras specially designed for underwater use, for aerial survey or for medical or surgical examination of internal organs; comparison cameras for forensic or criminological purposes are 🇺🇸 United States, 🇨🇳 China, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom. 🇺🇸 United States leads with 38.6% of total imports (€23.4M). The HHI concentration index stands at 2201, indicating a Moderate market.

The EU exports Photographic (other than cinematographic) cameras; photographic flashlight apparatus and flashbulbs other than discharge lamps of heading|8539, Cameras specially designed for underwater use, for aerial survey or for medical or surgical examination of internal organs; comparison cameras for forensic or criminological purposes to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇶🇦 Qatar remains the largest client (28.1%, €18.6M), followed by 🇶🇦 Qatar, 🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Photographic (other than cinematographic) cameras; photographic flashlight apparatus and flashbulbs other than discharge lamps of heading|8539, Cameras specially designed for underwater use, for aerial survey or for medical or surgical examination of internal organs; comparison cameras for forensic or criminological purposes are 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇫🇷 France. 🇳🇱 Netherlands accounts for 34.1% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were falling sharply (-57.0%) while exports were rising (13.5%), signalling a structural market shift.