Which Country Exports the Most Photographic Plates and Films in the World?
Other Household Сhemicals May 28, 2018
IndexBox has just published a new report "World: Photographic Plates And Film, Photographic Paper, Paperboard And Textiles And Instant Print Film, Sensitized, Unexposed - Market Report. Analysis and Forecast to 2025". Here is a summary of the report's key findings.
In 2016, approx. 252K tonnes of photographic film were imported worldwide- standing approx. at the previous year level. In general, photographic film imports continue to indicate a drastic setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011, when imports increased by 12% y-o-y. Global photographic film import peaked of 407K tonnes in 2007- however, from 2008 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.
In value terms, photographic film imports totaled $3.6B in 2016. In general, photographic film imports continue to indicate a deep drop. Global photographic film import peaked of $6B in 2007- however, from 2008 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.
Top Photographic Film Importing Countries in the World
1. Germany (266.6 million USD)
2. South Korea (244.7 million USD)
3. Belgium (185.6 million USD)
4. Italy (138.2 million USD)
5. France (127.8 million USD)
6. Mexico (120.5 million USD)
7. United Kingdom (103.0 million USD)
8. Turkey (90.5 million USD)
9. Brazil (88.4 million USD)
10. Spain (81.1 million USD)
11. Australia (58.8 million USD)
12. Indonesia (36.6 million USD)
Photographic Film Imports By Country
The countries with the highest levels of photographic film imports in 2016 were the UK (29K tonnes), South Korea (26K tonnes), Germany (21K tonnes), Belgium (18K tonnes), Turkey (16K tonnes), Italy (13K tonnes), France (11K tonnes), Spain (9.8K tonnes), Mexico (9.6K tonnes), Brazil (8.5K tonnes), Indonesia (7.3K tonnes), and Australia (6.9K tonnes), together accounting for 70% of total import.
From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of photographic film imports, among the main importing countries, was attained by Indonesia (+9.4% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest photographic film markets worldwide were Germany ($267M), South Korea ($245M) and Belgium ($186M), with a combined 20% share of global imports.Italy, France, Mexico, the UK, Turkey, Brazil, Spain, Australia and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.
Mexico (+1.5% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of photographic film imports, among the main importing countries, over the last 9 years, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Photographic Film Import Prices By Country
The average photographic film import price stood at $14 per kg in 2016, coming down by -5.1% against the previous year. In general, photographic film import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012, when import increased by 27% from the previous year level. Global photographic film import peaked of $16 per kg in 2013- however, from 2014 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.
Import prices varied noticeably by country of destination. the country with the highest import prices was Germany ($13 per kg), while the UK ($3,534 per tonne) was among the lowest.
From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of photographic film import prices was attained by Mexico (+0.9% per year), while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.
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All data provided in this article covers the following product: HS Code 3701 - Photographic plates and film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles- instant print film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, whether or not in packs.
