Price for Photographic Film; for X-Rays, in Rolls, Sensitised and Unexposed in the United States - 2023

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

Price for Photographic Film; for X-Rays, in Rolls, Sensitised and Unexposed in the United States (FOB) - 2023

The average export price for photographic film; for x-rays, in rolls, sensitised and unexposeds stood at $4.5 per square meter in December 2023, dropping by -26.2% against the previous month. In general, the export price showed a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 when the average export price increased by 37% m-o-m. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $7.1 per square meter. From February 2023 to December 2023, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Mexico ($11.1 per square meter), while the average price for exports to China amounted to $4.0 per square meter.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (-0.9%).

Price for Photographic Film; for X-Rays, in Rolls, Sensitised and Unexposed in the United States (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for photographic film; for x-rays, in rolls, sensitised and unexposeds amounted to $15 per square meter, with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for photographic film; for x-rays, in rolls, sensitised and unexposeds increased by +48.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 30%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($23 per square meter), while the price for Belgium totaled $14 per square meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+4.1%).

Exports of Photographic Film; for X-Rays, in Rolls, Sensitised and Unexposed in the United States

In 2022, exports of photographic film; for x-rays, in rolls, sensitised and unexposeds from the United States shrank to 14M square meters, declining by -12.1% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 8.5%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at 18M square meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of photographic film; for x-rays, in rolls, sensitised and unexposeds fell to $79M in 2022. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $90M, and then reduced in the following year.

Export of Photographic Film; for X-Rays, in Rolls, Sensitised and Unexposed in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China62.157.564.661.2-0.5%
Mexico12.611.220.412.60.0%
Others6.04.45.35.1-5.3%
Total80.773.090.379.0-0.7%

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

  1. China (12.7M square meters)
  2. Mexico (1.0M square meters)

Imports of Photographic Film; for X-Rays, in Rolls, Sensitised and Unexposed in the United States

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of photographic film; for x-rays, in rolls, sensitised and unexposeds increased by 33% to 1.8M square meters in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt contraction. Imports peaked at 2.8M 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 skyrocketed to $28M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a noticeable slump. Imports peaked at $29M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Import of Photographic Film; for X-Rays, in Rolls, Sensitised and Unexposed in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Belgium26.616.414.824.6-2.6%
Mexico1.91.22.12.48.1%
Japan0.90.40.60.5-17.8%
OthersN/AN/AN/AN/A0%
Total29.318.017.427.6-2.0%

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

  1. Belgium (1715.0K square meters)
  2. Mexico (107.7K square meters)
  3. Japan (23.5K square meters)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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