U.S. Photographic Film, Paper, Plate, And Chemical Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030
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View PricingJuly 2023 Witnesses a 4% Decline As United States' Photographic Film Export Plunges to $116M.
U.S. Photographic Film Exports
In July 2023, the amount of photographic film, paper, plate, and chemical exported from the United States stood at 4.4K tons, flattening at the previous month's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in February 2023 with an increase of 9.5% m-o-m.
In value terms, photographic film exports contracted slightly to $116M (IndexBox estimates) in July 2023. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in October 2022 with an increase of 9% m-o-m. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $135M. From November 2022 to July 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure. 
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Photographic Film in U.S. (million USD) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | |
| China | 38.9 | 40.9 | 45.3 | 51.4 | 41.4 | 46.0 | 37.9 | 44.5 | 45.9 | 55.4 | 34.5 | 46.8 | 43.4 |
| Mexico | 11.0 | 10.3 | 9.9 | 12.7 | 11.3 | 9.4 | 9.2 | 10.4 | 12.3 | 10.5 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 8.6 |
| Germany | 8.8 | 6.3 | 7.4 | 6.3 | 4.4 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 9.6 | 8.0 | 10.0 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 5.8 |
| Canada | 5.2 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 5.1 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 4.1 |
| Brazil | 4.5 | 2.9 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 3.1 | 3.3 | 4.8 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 4.3 | 3.8 |
| Belgium | 4.6 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 5.1 | 3.6 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 3.4 | 2.9 |
| Netherlands | 1.7 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 2.6 |
| Others | 53.9 | 49.9 | 46.2 | 48.3 | 44.5 | 45.8 | 41.0 | 40.7 | 41.3 | 42.1 | 47.0 | 40.8 | 44.5 |
| Total | 129 | 121 | 124 | 135 | 115 | 122 | 109 | 118 | 122 | 130 | 114 | 120 | 116 |
Exports by Country
China (1K tons) was the main destination for photographic film exports from the United States, accounting for a 23% share of total exports. Moreover, photographic film exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (447 tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (375 tons), with an 8.5% share.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume to China stood at -3.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Mexico (-3.3% per month) and the Netherlands (+0.5% per month).
In value terms, China ($43M) remains the key foreign market for photographic film exports from the United States, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($8.6M), with a 7.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 5% share.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value to China was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Mexico (-2.1% per month) and Germany (-3.4% per month).
Export Prices by Country
In July 2023, the photographic film price amounted to $26,168 per ton (FOB, US), shrinking by -4.9% against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in December 2022 when the average export price increased by 25% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $28,113 per ton in April 2023; however, from May 2023 to July 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was China ($42,901 per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($3,963 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
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Product coverage:
- NAICS 325992 - Photographic film, paper, plate, and chemical manufacturing
Companies mentioned:
- Eastman Kodak Company
- Ikonics Corporation
- Horizons Incorporated
- Wbi
- Cyber Graphics
- Lasermasters
- Innovia Films
- Color Imaging
- Fujifilm Hunt Chemicals U.S.A.
- Ulano Corporation
- Truesense Imaging
- Ad Color
- Printing Technologies
- Raven Industries
- Advance Reproductions Corp
- Oce-USA Holding
- Konica Minolta Supplies Manufacturing U.S.A.
- Hoya Holdings
- Mvm Products
- Canon Environmental Technologies
- Energy Storage Corp
- Owen Stephens Productions
- International Communication Materials
- Gpc International
- Champion Photochemistry
- Black Bayou Productions
- James Colucci Enterprises
- Zink Holdings
Country coverage:
- United States
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
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- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- 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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- 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, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- 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, 2012–2024
