China: Photographic Film Market 2024

Photographic Film Market Size in China

The Chinese photographic film market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a abrupt curtailment. Photographic film consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Photographic Film Production in China

In value terms, photographic film production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 9.2% against the previous year. Photographic film production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Photographic Film Exports

Exports from China

In 2021, approx. X square meters of photographic plates and film, photographic paper, paperboard and textiles and instant print film, sensitized, unexposed were exported from China; rising by 18% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 32%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, photographic film exports surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Japan (X square meters), South Korea (X square meters) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X square meters) were the main destinations of photographic film exports from China, together comprising 37% of total exports. Vietnam, Thailand, India, Belgium, Turkey, Russia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Spain and Bangladesh lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +56.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for photographic film exported from China were South Korea ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and Belgium ($X), together accounting for 28% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Belgium, with a CAGR of +51.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average photographic film export price stood at $X per square meter in 2021, growing by 15% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Japan ($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 India (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Photographic Film Imports

Imports into China

In 2021, overseas purchases 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 after two years of decline. Overall, imports posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 36% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, photographic film imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United States (X square meters), Japan (X square meters) and Belgium (X square meters) were the main suppliers of photographic film imports to China, together accounting for 84% of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese), South Korea, Malaysia and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Malaysia (with a CAGR of +75.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest photographic film suppliers to China were the United States ($X), Japan ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 86% share of total imports. These countries were followed by South Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan (Chinese) and the UK, which together accounted for a further 11%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Malaysia, with a CAGR of +50.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average photographic film import price amounted to $X per square meter, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per square meter), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($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 the UK (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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