T3 · Product exporter position

Japan exports of Lenses: objective, for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers, mounted, being parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, of any material (excluding glass not optically worked) (HS 900211)

See where Japan stands in lenses: objective, for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers, mounted, being parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, of any material (excluding glass not optically worked): export scale, destination breadth, market position, growth, and reported trade history.

Exporter JPNHS6 900211Latest year 2024Stable

Latest exports

$1.5BLatest observed lane total

Destination markets

133Reported active markets

Three-year growth

+0.3%Annualized change

Destination HHI

1,364Destination concentration

Weighted share

38.5%Reported market position

Exporter evidence

How strong is Japan in Lenses: objective, for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers, mounted, being parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, of any material (excluding glass not optically worked)?

Reported exporter totals and calculated indicators for HS 900211. Values retain their observed coverage period.

Exporter scale

Latest exports$1.5B
Current 2024 exports$1.5B
Three-year average$1.5B
Historical peak$3.0B

Market position

Active destinations133
Destination HHI1,364
Weighted share38.5%
Share change+0.9 pp

Competitiveness

Three-year growth+0.3%
Volatility0.6
Maximum drawdown59%
TrendStable
MeasureValueWhat it describes
ExporterJapanCountry represented by this profile
Latest observed exports$1.5BSum of latest observed destination-lane values
Current 2024 exports$1.5BCommon-year comparison where reported
Three-year growth+0.3%Annualized change in exporter totals
Five-year growth+0.7%Annualized change in exporter totals
Leading destinationUSADestination with the largest observed export value
Leading destination share26.9%Share of observed exporter totals
Destination concentration1,364HHI across destination markets
Weighted share change+0.9 ppValue-weighted latest change in market share
Limited-history lanes17%Share of lanes with shorter history

Destination markets

Where does Japan sell lenses: objective, for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers, mounted, being parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, of any material (excluding glass not optically worked)?

Leading destination observations ranked by reported export value, with market position and access context.

DestinationLatest exportsMarket shareGrowthAccessSignal
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands$398.2M48.6%-3.8%0% tariffStable
China$300.7M39.2%+5.3%0.3% tariffAccelerating
Germany$177.9M36.4%-5.7%FTA reportedGrowing
United Arab Emirates$62.0M59.8%+16.9%0.1% tariffGrowing
Canada$46.5M33.5%-1.6%0.1% tariffGrowing
India$41.5M38.8%+36.3%FTA reportedAccelerating
United Kingdom$40.4M30.6%+30.9%FTA reportedStable
Australia$38.3M40.5%-2%FTA reportedGrowing
Republic of Korea$36.4M7.8%-2.5%0.1% tariffStable
France$34.6M28.1%+22.7%FTA reportedStable
Singapore$32.2M25.6%-1.7%FTA reportedStable
Sweden$31.3M32.2%+124.8%FTA reportedGrowing
China, Macao SAR$26.4M81.7%+30%0% tariffGrowing
Netherlands$25.3M13.7%-33.7%FTA reportedStable
Taiwan$17.8M22.8%+0%Not reportedStable

Destination

USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

Latest exports
$398.2M
Market share
48.6%
Growth
-3.8%
Access
0% tariff
Signal
Stable

Destination

China

Latest exports
$300.7M
Market share
39.2%
Growth
+5.3%
Access
0.3% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Germany

Latest exports
$177.9M
Market share
36.4%
Growth
-5.7%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

United Arab Emirates

Latest exports
$62.0M
Market share
59.8%
Growth
+16.9%
Access
0.1% tariff
Signal
Growing

Destination

Canada

Latest exports
$46.5M
Market share
33.5%
Growth
-1.6%
Access
0.1% tariff
Signal
Growing

Destination

India

Latest exports
$41.5M
Market share
38.8%
Growth
+36.3%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

United Kingdom

Latest exports
$40.4M
Market share
30.6%
Growth
+30.9%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Stable

Destination

Australia

Latest exports
$38.3M
Market share
40.5%
Growth
-2%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Republic of Korea

Latest exports
$36.4M
Market share
7.8%
Growth
-2.5%
Access
0.1% tariff
Signal
Stable

Destination

France

Latest exports
$34.6M
Market share
28.1%
Growth
+22.7%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Stable

Destination

Singapore

Latest exports
$32.2M
Market share
25.6%
Growth
-1.7%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Stable

Destination

Sweden

Latest exports
$31.3M
Market share
32.2%
Growth
+124.8%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

China, Macao SAR

Latest exports
$26.4M
Market share
81.7%
Growth
+30%
Access
0% tariff
Signal
Growing

Destination

Netherlands

Latest exports
$25.3M
Market share
13.7%
Growth
-33.7%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Stable

Destination

Taiwan

Latest exports
$17.8M
Market share
22.8%
Growth
+0%
Access
Not reported
Signal
Stable

Price intelligence

How does Japan's price position vary?

Price comparisons are shown where market-level unit-value observations are available. They describe reported trade values and quantities, not quoted selling prices.

Highest reported price

Ecuador: $59.7M / ton.

Lowest reported price

Ghana: $5.9K / ton.

Median price

$604.4K / ton across reported markets.

Export trend

Reported export history

Annual observations for Japan and HS 900211 where available.

YearExportsYear-on-year changeActive destinations
2010$2.2B+36.7%120
2011$2.5B+14.5%127
2012$2.4B-2.1%129
2013$2.1B-12.3%122
2014$2.0B-7.9%131
2015$1.7B-14.2%127
2016$1.6B-2.8%128
2017$1.7B+3.4%126
2018$1.7B-0.3%135
2019$1.4B-15.1%123
2020$1.1B-23.5%128
2021$1.5B+34%132
2022$1.6B+8.3%135
2023$1.5B-8.5%132
2024$1.5B+1.7%133

Exporter context

Japan economy and trade network

The exporter profile adds country-level trade and structural context to the selected product position. These indicators describe the country overall and are not limited to HS 900211.

Japan has reported exports of $740.4B and a trade balance of $48.6B in 2024.

Available structural indicators include 20% trade openness, 24.8% investment, and 270 active trade partners.

Reported values

Export totals and destination values describe reported merchandise trade for the stated exporter, HS6 classification, and available year.

Calculated indicators

Growth, concentration, weighted share, volatility, drawdown, and price comparisons are calculated from reported observations.

Coverage

Missing values remain “Not reported”. Country-level indicators are presented separately from product-level observations.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about Japan lenses: objective, for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers, mounted, being parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, of any material (excluding glass not optically worked) exports

Quick answers based on the figures and coverage shown on this page.

How strong is this exporter?

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Which markets are most important?

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Does the price section show quotes?

No. It summarizes reported trade value and quantity observations converted to unit values.

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