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U.S. Photographic Film, Paper, Plate, And Chemical Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030
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U.S. Photographic Film, Paper, Plate, And Chemical Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030

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May 20, 2023

U.S. Photographic Film Export Increases 3%, Averaging $122M in March 2023

U.S. Photographic Film Exports

In March 2023, overseas shipments of photographic film, paper, plate, and chemical increased by 7.2% to 4.9K tons, rising for the second month in a row after two months of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in June 2022 when exports increased by 35% m-o-m. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 7.1K tons. From July 2022 to March 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, photographic film exports rose to $122M (IndexBox estimates) in March 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in October 2022 with an increase of 8.1% against the previous month.

COUNTRYExport Value of Photographic Film in U.S. (million USD)
Mar 2022Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023
China49.243.551.748.938.940.945.351.441.446.037.944.545.9
Mexico9.89.210.210.711.010.39.912.711.39.49.210.412.3
Germany8.810.88.37.08.86.37.46.74.06.56.69.68.0
Canada5.86.25.95.25.15.25.45.04.75.14.34.24.7
Belgium7.25.24.95.34.63.63.85.13.64.14.43.84.0
Brazil3.33.54.05.24.53.25.34.73.13.34.83.33.8
United Kingdom2.42.52.32.12.21.72.83.22.91.91.72.42.7
Netherlands1.72.82.62.11.71.41.41.71.71.41.11.11.7
France1.10.80.70.60.70.70.80.51.00.90.61.11.7
Colombia2.01.91.31.21.91.41.21.71.72.12.30.91.6
Argentina3.22.70.92.61.00.92.01.22.21.11.31.01.6
Malaysia1.91.51.61.50.81.60.61.10.61.10.91.11.1
Spain0.41.30.40.41.01.11.20.91.10.91.40.81.0
Others51.450.351.051.046.742.538.139.334.937.732.733.531.7
Total148142146144129121125135114122109118122

Exports by Country

China (1.4K tons) was the main destination for photographic film exports from the United States, accounting for a 29% share of total exports. Moreover, photographic film exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (675 tons), twofold. Brazil (414 tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.4% share.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume to China stood at +3.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Mexico (+0.6% per month) and Brazil (+1.9% per month).

In value terms, China ($46M) 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 ($12M), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 6.6% share.

From March 2022 to March 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 (+1.9% per month) and Germany (-0.8% per month).

Export Prices by Country

In March 2023, the photographic film price stood at $24,780 per ton (FOB, US), shrinking by -3.6% against the previous month. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in December 2022 an increase of 25% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $27,840 per ton in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to March 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In March 2023, the country with the highest price was China ($32,584 per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($5,245 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+12.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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 2030.

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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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

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    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
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  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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