Price for Photographic Film; for X-Rays, in Rolls, Sensitised and Unexposed in China - 2023

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  1. Price for Photographic Film; for X-Rays, in Rolls, Sensitised and Unexposed in China (CIF) - 2023
  2. Price for Photographic Film; for X-Rays, in Rolls, Sensitised and Unexposed in China (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Photographic Film; for X-Rays, in Rolls, Sensitised and Unexposed in China
  4. Exports of Photographic Film; for X-Rays, in Rolls, Sensitised and Unexposed in China

Price for Photographic Film; for X-Rays, in Rolls, Sensitised and Unexposed in China (CIF) - 2023

The average import price for photographic film; for x-rays, in rolls, sensitised and unexposeds stood at $8.4 per square meter in December 2023, picking up by 16% against the previous month. Overall, import price indicated notable growth from December 2022 to December 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +2.6% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on December 2023 figures, import price for photographic film; for x-rays, in rolls, sensitised and unexposeds decreased by -9.4% against October 2023 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in January 2023 an increase of 70% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $10.8 per square meter in April 2023; however, from May 2023 to December 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In December 2023, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($11.1 per square meter), while the price for Japan ($6.8 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Photographic Film; for X-Rays, in Rolls, Sensitised and Unexposed in China (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for photographic film; for x-rays, in rolls, sensitised and unexposeds stood at $5.2 per square meter in 2022, dropping by -28.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $33 per square meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Canada ($5.2 per square meter) and Malaysia ($5.2 per square meter), while the average price for exports to Pakistan ($5.2 per square meter) and South Korea ($5.2 per square meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Photographic Film; for X-Rays, in Rolls, Sensitised and Unexposed in China

In 2022, imports of photographic film; for x-rays, in rolls, sensitised and unexposeds into China reduced to 7.6M square meters, waning by -13.1% on 2021 figures. In general, imports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The smallest decline of -2.7% was in 2021. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at 10M square meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of photographic film; for x-rays, in rolls, sensitised and unexposeds dropped to $58M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 24% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $64M, and then reduced in the following year.

Import of Photographic Film; for X-Rays, in Rolls, Sensitised and Unexposed in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States30.726.833.625.1-6.5%
Japan18.817.422.522.15.5%
Belgium6.87.58.010.615.9%
OthersN/AN/AN/AN/A0%
Total56.351.764.157.80.9%

Top Suppliers of Photographic Film; for X-Rays, in Rolls, Sensitised and Unexposed to China in 2022:

  1. United States (3.3M square meters)
  2. Japan (2.9M square meters)
  3. Belgium (1.4M square meters)

Exports of Photographic Film; for X-Rays, in Rolls, Sensitised and Unexposed in China

For the fourth consecutive year, China recorded growth in overseas shipments of photographic film; for x-rays, in rolls, sensitised and unexposeds, which increased by 39% to 510K square meters in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 109%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of photographic film; for x-rays, in rolls, sensitised and unexposeds fell to $2.7M in 2022. In general, exports posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 60%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $2.7M, leveling off in the following year.

Export of Photographic Film; for X-Rays, in Rolls, Sensitised and Unexposed in China (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
South Korea1.841.6289596591.8%
Japan13.5144289559246.0%
Singapore20330212445731.1%
Malaysia1.9265565311447.0%
BeninN/AN/A23.62801086.4%
India4.92.930.0189237.9%
Saudi Arabia5.764.217356.1114.3%
Germany52438050027.4-62.6%
Pakistan73.396.22.225.8-29.4%
Philippines0.928487.420.5183.5%
Canada49.52.63153.2-59.9%
Others50391.0280147-33.6%
Total1,3821,6732,6792,67324.6%

Top Export Markets for Photographic Film; for X-Rays, in Rolls, Sensitised and Unexposed from China in 2022:

  1. South Korea (113.8K square meters)
  2. Japan (106.8K square meters)
  3. Singapore (87.3K square meters)
  4. Malaysia (59.4K square meters)
  5. Benin (53.4K square meters)
  6. India (36.0K square meters)
  7. Saudi Arabia (10.7K square meters)
  8. Germany (5.2K square meters)
  9. Pakistan (4.9K square meters)
  10. Philippines (3.9K square meters)
  11. Canada (0.6K square meters)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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