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Photographic Film Price in Saudi Arabia - 2021

Photographic Film Price in Saudi Arabia (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average photographic film import price amounted to $5.4 per square meter, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, photographic film import price increased by +2.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 50% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $8.2 per square meter. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($13 per square meter), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($1.4 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+34.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Photographic Film Price in Saudi Arabia (FOB) - 2022

The average photographic film export price stood at $3.1 per square meter in 2022, with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a measured expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 306%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $9.9 per square meter. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($5 per square meter), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($1.2 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Yemen (+30.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Photographic Film Imports in Saudi Arabia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of photographic plates and film, photographic paper, paperboard and textiles and instant print film, sensitized, unexposed increased by 18% to 2.3M square meters for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a deep reduction. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at 2.9M square meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, photographic film imports surged to $12M in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a deep contraction. Imports peaked at $18M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Import of Photographic Film in Saudi Arabia (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	5.0	4.7	4.5	2.9	-16.6%
China	2.5	2.4	2.4	1.2	-21.7%
United States	2.8	2.3	1.1	1.0	-29.1%
United Arab Emirates	N/A	N/A	N/A	0.7	0%
Belgium	1.5	2.0	0.7	0.7	-22.4%
Taiwan (Chinese)	0.5	1.0	N/A	0.4	-7.2%
Netherlands	0.8	0.3	0.4	0.3	-27.9%
Japan	1.6	0.7	1.2	0.3	-42.8%
Others	3.4	0.6	0.3	4.9	13.0%
Total	18.2	14.2	10.6	12.4	-12.0%

Top Suppliers of Photographic Film to Saudi Arabia in 2022:

China (751.5K square meters)
Germany (369.6K square meters)
Taiwan (Chinese) (271.9K square meters)
United Arab Emirates (92.0K square meters)
Netherlands (88.8K square meters)
United States (73.5K square meters)
Belgium (64.7K square meters)
Japan (25.8K square meters)

Photographic Film Exports in Saudi Arabia

In 2022, the amount of photographic plates and film, photographic paper, paperboard and textiles and instant print film, sensitized, unexposed exported from Saudi Arabia declined sharply to 54K square meters, with a decrease of -44.3% against 2021 figures. In general, exports saw a sharp contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 274% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at 533K square meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, photographic film exports shrank notably to $168K in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a sharp decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 129%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $678K in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Export of Photographic Film in Saudi Arabia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Bahrain	220	6.1	57.6	31.4	-47.7%
Germany	103	6.0	37.3	20.8	-41.3%
Cyprus	25.1	13.6	16.9	17.0	-12.2%
Kuwait	63.1	5.2	26.1	16.8	-35.7%
Italy	28.2	13.0	13.7	11.6	-25.6%
Tunisia	15.5	7.5	8.3	7.4	-21.8%
Yemen	13.5	1.3	10.3	6.7	-20.8%
United Arab Emirates	25.6	1.2	3.2	2.2	-55.9%
Nigeria	73.4	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	110	48.1	59.7	53.7	-21.3%
Total	678	102	233	168	-37.2%

Top Export Markets for Photographic Film from Saudi Arabia in 2022:

Bahrain (15.1K square meters)
Germany (13.1K square meters)
Cyprus (5.7K square meters)
Kuwait (5.3K square meters)
Italy (4.0K square meters)
Tunisia (4.0K square meters)
Yemen (3.2K square meters)
United Arab Emirates (0.3K square meters)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the photographic film market in Saudi Arabia. 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:

Prodcom 20591130 - Photographic plates and film in the flat, sensitised and unexposed, of any material, instant print film in the flat, s ensitised and unexposed (excluding paper, paperboard or textiles)
Prodcom 20591150 - Photographic film in rolls, sensitised, unexposed of any material, instant print film in rolls sensitised and unexposed (excluding paper, paperboard or textiles)
Prodcom 20591170 - Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles, sensitised and unexposed

Country coverage:

Saudi Arabia

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Saudi Arabia
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
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6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
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10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
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14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023