Southern Asia: Photographic Film Market 2024

Photographic Film Market Size in Southern Asia

In 2022, the South Asian photographic film market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, recorded a deep downturn. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Photographic Film Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, photographic film production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Photographic Film Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of photographic plates and film, photographic paper, paperboard and textiles and instant print film, sensitized, unexposed, when their volume decreased by X% to X square meters. Overall, exports showed a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X square meters in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, photographic film exports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

India dominates exports structure, reaching X square meters, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Sri Lanka (X square meters), committing a X% share of total exports. Bangladesh (X square meters) held a little share of total exports.

Exports from India decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Bangladesh (X%) and Sri Lanka (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bangladesh emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh increased by X, X and X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest photographic film supplier in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sri Lanka ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In India, photographic film exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sri Lanka (X% per year) and Bangladesh (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per square meter in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per square meter in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per square meter), while Sri Lanka ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Photographic Film Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, photographic film imports in Southern Asia expanded significantly to X square meters, with an increase of X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, photographic film imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X square meters) was the main importer of photographic plates and film, photographic paper, paperboard and textiles and instant print film, sensitized, unexposed, making up X% of total imports. Bangladesh (X square meters) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Pakistan (X%) and Sri Lanka (X%). Nepal (X square meters) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bangladesh (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported photographic plates and film, photographic paper, paperboard and textiles and instant print film, sensitized, unexposed in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bangladesh ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Pakistan, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in India totaled X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bangladesh (X% per year) and Pakistan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per square meter in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2021 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nepal ($X per square meter), while Bangladesh ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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