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U.S. Photographic Film, Paper, Plate, And Chemical Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030
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Article Publishing Date: May 20, 2023
U.S. Photographic Film Export Increases 3%, Averaging $122M in March 2023
U.S. Photographic Film Exports
In March 2023, overseas shipments of photographic film, paper, plate, and chemical increased by 7.2% to 4.9K tons, rising for the second month in a row after two months of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in June 2022 when exports increased by 35% m-o-m. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 7.1K tons. From July 2022 to March 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, photographic film exports rose to $122M (IndexBox estimates) in March 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in October 2022 with an increase of 8.1% against the previous month.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Photographic Film in U.S. (million USD) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Apr 2022 | May 2022 | Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | |
| China | 49.2 | 43.5 | 51.7 | 48.9 | 38.9 | 40.9 | 45.3 | 51.4 | 41.4 | 46.0 | 37.9 | 44.5 | 45.9 |
| Mexico | 9.8 | 9.2 | 10.2 | 10.7 | 11.0 | 10.3 | 9.9 | 12.7 | 11.3 | 9.4 | 9.2 | 10.4 | 12.3 |
| Germany | 8.8 | 10.8 | 8.3 | 7.0 | 8.8 | 6.3 | 7.4 | 6.7 | 4.0 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 9.6 | 8.0 |
| Canada | 5.8 | 6.2 | 5.9 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.4 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 5.1 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.7 |
| Belgium | 7.2 | 5.2 | 4.9 | 5.3 | 4.6 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 5.1 | 3.6 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 4.0 |
| Brazil | 3.3 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 5.2 | 4.5 | 3.2 | 5.3 | 4.7 | 3.1 | 3.3 | 4.8 | 3.3 | 3.8 |
| United Kingdom | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.3 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 2.8 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 1.9 | 1.7 | 2.4 | 2.7 |
| Netherlands | 1.7 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.7 |
| France | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 1.7 |
| Colombia | 2.0 | 1.9 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 1.6 |
| Argentina | 3.2 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 2.0 | 1.2 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| Malaysia | 1.9 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| Spain | 0.4 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Others | 51.4 | 50.3 | 51.0 | 51.0 | 46.7 | 42.5 | 38.1 | 39.3 | 34.9 | 37.7 | 32.7 | 33.5 | 31.7 |
| Total | 148 | 142 | 146 | 144 | 129 | 121 | 125 | 135 | 114 | 122 | 109 | 118 | 122 |
Exports by Country
China (1.4K tons) was the main destination for photographic film exports from the United States, accounting for a 29% share of total exports. Moreover, photographic film exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (675 tons), twofold. Brazil (414 tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.4% share.
From March 2022 to March 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume to China stood at +3.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Mexico (+0.6% per month) and Brazil (+1.9% per month).
In value terms, China ($46M) remains the key foreign market for photographic film exports from the United States, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($12M), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 6.6% share.
From March 2022 to March 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value to China was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Mexico (+1.9% per month) and Germany (-0.8% per month).
Export Prices by Country
In March 2023, the photographic film price stood at $24,780 per ton (FOB, US), shrinking by -3.6% against the previous month. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in December 2022 an increase of 25% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $27,840 per ton in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to March 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In March 2023, the country with the highest price was China ($32,584 per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($5,245 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From March 2022 to March 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+12.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the photographic film market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
• NAICS 325992 - Photographic film, paper, plate, and chemical manufacturing
Companies mentioned:
• Eastman Kodak Company
• Ikonics Corporation
• Horizons Incorporated
• Wbi
• Cyber Graphics
• Lasermasters
• Innovia Films
• Color Imaging
• Fujifilm Hunt Chemicals U.S.A.
• Ulano Corporation
• Truesense Imaging
• Ad Color
• Printing Technologies
• Raven Industries
• Advance Reproductions Corp
• Oce-USA Holding
• Konica Minolta Supplies Manufacturing U.S.A.
• Hoya Holdings
• Mvm Products
• Canon Environmental Technologies
• Energy Storage Corp
• Owen Stephens Productions
• International Communication Materials
• Gpc International
• Champion Photochemistry
• Black Bayou Productions
• James Colucci Enterprises
• Zink Holdings
Country coverage:
• United States
Data coverage:
• Market volume and value
• Per Capita consumption
• Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
• Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
• Export and import prices
• Market trends, drivers and restraints
• Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1.1
REPORT DESCRIPTION
1.2
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
1.3
DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
1.4
GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
2.1
KEY FINDINGS
2.2
MARKET TRENDS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
3.1
MARKET SIZE
3.2
MARKET STRUCTURE
3.3
TRADE BALANCE
3.4
PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
3.5
MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
4.1
TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
4.2
BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
4.3
MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4.4
MOST TRADED PRODUCT
4.5
MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
5.1
TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
5.2
TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
5.3
TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5.4
LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
6.1
TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
6.2
TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
6.3
UNSATURATED MARKETS
6.4
TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
6.5
MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
7.1
PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
8.1
IMPORTS FROM 2012–2022
8.2
IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
8.3
IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
9.1
EXPORTS FROM 2012–2022
9.2
EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
9.3
EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1:
Key Findings In 2022
Table 2:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Table 3:
Market Value, 2012–2022
Table 4:
Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2022
Table 5:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 6:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 7:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2022
Table 8:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 9:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 10:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2022
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 2:
Market Value, 2012–2022
Figure 3:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 4:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 5:
Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 6:
Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 7:
Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2022
Figure 8:
Market Volume Forecast to 2030
Figure 9:
Market Value Forecast to 2030
Figure 10:
Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
Figure 11:
Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
Figure 12:
Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
Figure 13:
Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
Figure 14:
Production Volume And Growth
Figure 15:
Exports And Growth
Figure 16:
Export Prices And Growth
Figure 17:
Market Size And Growth
Figure 18:
Per Capita Consumption
Figure 19:
Imports And Growth
Figure 20:
Import Prices
Figure 21:
Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 22:
Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 23:
Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 24:
Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 25:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
Figure 26:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 27:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 28:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2022
Figure 29:
Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 30:
Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 31:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
Figure 32:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 33:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 34:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2022
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