U.S. Photographic Film, Paper, Plate, And Chemical Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030
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Photographic Film Price in the United States - 2023

Contents:

  1. Photographic Film Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023
  2. Photographic Film Price in the United States (CIF) - 2023
  3. Photographic Film Exports in the United States
  4. Photographic Film Imports in the United States

Photographic Film Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023

The average photographic film export price stood at $28,170 per ton in August 2023, growing by 7.5% against the previous month. Over the last twelve-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.7%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in December 2022 an increase of 25% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in August 2023.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Belgium ($47,897 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($4,554 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malaysia (+11.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Photographic Film Price in the United States (CIF) - 2023

The average photographic film import price stood at $23,072 per ton in August 2023, rising by 13% against the previous month. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in December 2022 when the average import price increased by 34% against the previous month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $23,354 per ton. From January 2023 to August 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Japan ($45,963 per ton), while the price for China ($3,816 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Photographic Film Exports in the United States

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of photographic film, paper, plate, and chemical, when their volume decreased by -11.9% to 64K tons. In general, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 205% against the previous year.

In value terms, photographic film exports dropped slightly to $1.6B in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 13% against the previous year.

Export of Photographic Film in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China5375455945621.5%
Mexico13187.5111123-2.1%
Germany10273.310489.4-4.3%
Canada87.267.472.764.4-9.6%
Japan61.558.569.056.9-2.6%
Belgium52.453.161.954.71.4%
Brazil64.148.348.045.4-10.9%
Israel28.231.731.044.916.8%
United Kingdom39.826.525.428.1-11.0%
India71.020.131.523.9-30.4%
Netherlands22.721.817.523.61.3%
Malaysia14.913.117.214.6-0.7%
Spain4.25.310.49.531.3%
Others527425481455-4.8%
Total1,7421,4771,6741,595-2.9%

Top Export Markets for Photographic Film from the United States in 2022:

  1. China (14.7K tons)
  2. Mexico (7.2K tons)
  3. Brazil (4.6K tons)
  4. Netherlands (4.1K tons)
  5. Belgium (3.2K tons)
  6. United Kingdom (2.8K tons)
  7. Israel (2.6K tons)
  8. Canada (2.5K tons)
  9. Germany (2.5K tons)
  10. Japan (1.9K tons)
  11. Spain (1.9K tons)
  12. Malaysia (1.6K tons)
  13. India (1.4K tons)

Photographic Film Imports in the United States

For the fourth consecutive year, the United States recorded growth in supplies from abroad of photographic film, paper, plate, and chemical, which increased by 37% to 65K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 110%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, photographic film imports stood at $1.4B in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Import of Photographic Film in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Japan1,011858914947-2.2%
Belgium13310299.8111-5.8%
Germany86.774.894.688.60.7%
Netherlands29.131.045.580.040.1%
South Korea43.739.934.141.7-1.5%
China15.29.611.328.723.6%
France46.131.421.320.2-24.0%
Mexico13.513.221.517.48.8%
Canada8.07.59.711.111.5%
Spain9.68.67.45.5-16.9%
Others33.826.234.148.212.6%
Total1,4301,2021,2941,399-0.7%

Top Suppliers of Photographic Film to the United States in 2022:

  1. Japan (23.6K tons)
  2. Germany (12.5K tons)
  3. China (6.2K tons)
  4. Netherlands (5.7K tons)
  5. Belgium (5.3K tons)
  6. France (5.0K tons)
  7. Mexico (1.1K tons)
  8. Canada (1.0K tons)
  9. South Korea (0.7K tons)
  10. Spain (0.5K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. 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
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    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
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