Netherlands: Photographic Film Market 2024

Photographic Film Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch photographic film market shrank remarkably to $X in 2021, falling by -41.5% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a abrupt contraction. Photographic film consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Photographic Film Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, photographic film production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a deep setback. Photographic film production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Photographic Film Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, overseas shipments of photographic plates and film, photographic paper, paperboard and textiles and instant print film, sensitized, unexposed were finally on the rise to reach X square meters for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 5.1%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, photographic film exports expanded notably to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X square meters), Belgium (X square meters) and Italy (X square meters) were the main destinations of photographic film exports from the Netherlands, together accounting for 44% of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, France, Poland, Spain, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Russia, the Czech Republic, Turkey and India, which together accounted for a further 43%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +23.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for photographic plates and film, photographic paper, paperboard and textiles and instant print film, sensitized, unexposed exports from the Netherlands, comprising 21% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled -4.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+0.8% per year) and France (-4.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average photographic film export price amounted to $X per square meter, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to India ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Photographic Film Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, the amount of photographic plates and film, photographic paper, paperboard and textiles and instant print film, sensitized, unexposed imported into the Netherlands dropped notably to X square meters, with a decrease of -46.2% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 79% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X square meters. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, photographic film imports contracted rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X square meters), Belgium (X square meters) and China (X square meters) were the main suppliers of photographic film imports to the Netherlands, together comprising 67% of total imports. These countries were followed by Sweden, Finland, Japan, the UK, France, the United States and Malaysia, which together accounted for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Sweden (with a CAGR of +69.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of photographic plates and film, photographic paper, paperboard and textiles and instant print film, sensitized, unexposed to the Netherlands, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled +18.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-5.5% per year) and Japan (-20.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average photographic film import price amounted to $X per square meter, surging by 42% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per square meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per square meter), while the price for Malaysia ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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