United Kingdom - Photographic Plates And Film, Photographic Paper, Paperboard And Textiles And Instant Print Film, Sensitized, Unexposed - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingPhotographic Film Imports to the UK Fall by 5%, Totaling $136M in 2023
United Kingdom Photographic Film Imports
For the fifth year in a row, the UK recorded decline in purchases abroad of photographic plates and film, photographic paper, paperboard and textiles and instant print film, sensitized, unexposed, which decreased by -15% to 5.6M square meters in 2023. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at 11M square meters in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, photographic film imports contracted to $136M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $227M in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Photographic Film in United Kingdom (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Germany | 54.8 | 58.5 | 56.3 | 49.5 | 40.9 | 45.0 | 38.4 | 38.9 | 36.6 | 37.3 | 38.2 |
| United States | 8.5 | 5.7 | 6.3 | 7.2 | 8.6 | 9.8 | 12.9 | 9.8 | 9.9 | 20.1 | 27.5 |
| Japan | 18.2 | 13.2 | 9.8 | 8.0 | 7.3 | 8.8 | 6.4 | 6.2 | 5.3 | 23.8 | 26.7 |
| China | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 15.8 | 17.9 |
| Netherlands | 71.5 | 69.8 | 67.6 | 41.5 | 41.3 | 39.5 | 33.7 | 23.7 | 31.0 | 31.7 | 15.1 |
| Belgium | 36.4 | 30.7 | 29.4 | 23.6 | 34.2 | 49.3 | 42.4 | 37.0 | 51.2 | 6.6 | 4.6 |
| France | 31.0 | 6.1 | 2.8 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Others | 6.0 | 3.9 | 3.1 | 2.2 | 3.8 | 6.8 | 7.0 | 6.5 | 3.9 | 6.9 | 5.5 |
| Total | 227 | 189 | 176 | 134 | 137 | 160 | 142 | 123 | 139 | 142 | 136 |
Imports by Country
Germany (1.5M square meters), Japan (1M square meters) and the United States (979K square meters) were the main suppliers of photographic film imports to the UK, together comprising 62% of total imports. the Netherlands, China, Belgium and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +33.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Germany ($38M), the United States ($27M) and Japan ($27M) were the largest photographic film suppliers to the UK, with a combined 68% share of total imports. China, the Netherlands, Belgium and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.
In terms of the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +39.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Imports by Type
In 2023, photographic plates and film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, whether or not in packs (4M square meters) constituted the largest type of photographic plates and film, photographic paper, paperboard and textiles and instant print film, sensitized, unexposed supplied to the UK, with a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, photographic plates and film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, whether or not in packs exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, photographic film in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in rolls, sensitised, unexposed (958K square meters), fourfold.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the volume of photographic plates and film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, whether or not in packs imports was relatively modest. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: photographic film in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in rolls, sensitised, unexposed (-1.5% per year) and photographic paper, paperboard and textiles; sensitised, unexposed (-19.1% per year).
In value terms, photographic plates and film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, whether or not in packs ($103M) constituted the largest type of photographic plates and film, photographic paper, paperboard and textiles and instant print film, sensitized, unexposed supplied to the UK, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by photographic film in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in rolls, sensitised, unexposed ($29M), with a 21% share of total imports.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the photographic film price stood at $24 per square meter (CIF, United Kingdom), increasing by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 23% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($28 per square meter), while the price for Malaysia ($15 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the photographic film market in the UK. 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.
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- Prodcom 20591130 - Photographic plates and film in the flat, sensitised and unexposed, of any material, instant print film in the flat, s ensitised and unexposed (excluding paper, paperboard or textiles)
- Prodcom 20591150 - Photographic film in rolls, sensitised, unexposed of any material, instant print film in rolls sensitised and unexposed (excluding paper, paperboard or textiles)
- Prodcom 20591170 - Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles, sensitised and unexposed
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
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7. PRODUCTION
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
