U.S.: Photographic Film Market 2024

Photographic Film Market Size in the U.S.

In 2022, the U.S. photographic film market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. Photographic film consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Photographic Film Production in the U.S.

In value terms, photographic film production shrank slightly to $X in 2022. In general, production saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Photographic Film Exports

Exports from the U.S.

For the fourth year in a row, the United States recorded growth in shipments abroad of photographic plates and film, photographic paper, paperboard and textiles and instant print film, sensitized, unexposed, which increased by X% to X square meters in 2022. In general, exports showed perceptible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, photographic film exports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X square meters) was the main destination for photographic film exports from the United States, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, photographic film exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X square meters), sevenfold. The UK (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for photographic plates and film, photographic paper, paperboard and textiles and instant print film, sensitized, unexposed exports from the United States, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average photographic film export price amounted to $X per square meter, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X 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 India (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Photographic Film Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, supplies from abroad of photographic plates and film, photographic paper, paperboard and textiles and instant print film, sensitized, unexposed increased by X% to X square meters, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, photographic film imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Japan (X square meters), Belgium (X square meters) and France (X square meters) were the main suppliers of photographic film imports to the United States, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Germany, China, Mexico and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of photographic plates and film, photographic paper, paperboard and textiles and instant print film, sensitized, unexposed to the United States, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Japan amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average photographic film import price amounted to $X per square meter, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Japan ($X per square meter), while the price for France ($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 the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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