
U.S. Photographic Film, Paper, Plate, And Chemical Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2025
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U.S.: Photographic Film Market Overview 2020
Photographic Film Market Size in the U.S.
In 2019, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the U.S. photographic film market, when its value increased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Photographic film consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Photographic Film Production in the U.S.
In value terms, photographic film production fell slightly to $X in 2019. Overall, production continues to indicate a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume decreased by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Photographic Film Exports
Exports from the U.S.
In 2019, overseas shipments of photographic film, paper, plate, and chemical decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, photographic film exports shrank modestly to $X in 2019. In general, exports showed a deep setback. The smallest decline of -X% was in 2018. Exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Exports by Country
China (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes) and Brazil (X tonnes) were the main destinations of photographic film exports from the U.S., together comprising X% of total exports. Mexico, India, Japan, Germany, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Canada and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2013 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Malaysia, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for photographic film exports from the U.S., comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Mexico ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.
From 2013 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China totaled -X%. 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
The average photographic film export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2018, and then shrank slightly in the following year.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Photographic Film Imports
Imports into the U.S.
After two years of decline, overseas purchases of photographic film, paper, plate, and chemical increased by X% to X tonnes in 2019. In general, total imports indicated notable growth from 2013 to 2019: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last six years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, photographic film imports reached $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Imports by Country
France (X tonnes), Japan (X tonnes) and South Korea (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of photographic film imports to the U.S., with a combined X% share of total imports.
From 2013 to 2019, the biggest increases were in France, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Japan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of photographic film to the U.S., comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.
From 2013 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Japan totaled +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 2019, the average photographic film import price amounted to $X per tonne, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per tonne, and then declined notably in the following year.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per tonne), while the price for France ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
Source: IndexBox AI Platform
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :
What are the leading suppliers of photographic film, paper, plate, and chemical to the U.S.?+
In value terms, Japan ($1B) constituted the largest supplier of photographic film to the U.S., comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium ($133M), with a 9.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 6.1% share.
What are the leading importers of photographic film, paper, plate, and chemical from the U.S.?+
In value terms, China ($537M) remains the key foreign market for photographic film exports from the U.S., comprising 31% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Mexico ($131M), with a 7.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 5.8% share.
What is the average export price for photographic film, paper, plate, and chemical in the U.S.?+
The average photographic film export price stood at $2,713 per tonne in 2019, dropping by -3.4% against the previous year.
What is the average import price for photographic film, paper, plate, and chemical in the U.S.?+
In 2019, the average photographic film import price amounted to $2,550 per tonne, waning by -53% against the previous year.
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 2025.
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
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Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
The Largest Destinations for Exports
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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