Hungary: Photographic Film Market 2024

Photographic Film Market Size in Hungary

After three years of decline, the Hungarian photographic film market increased by 14% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption, however, saw a noticeable descent. Photographic film consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Photographic Film Production in Hungary

In value terms, photographic film production expanded sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 30%. 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 Hungary

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 Hungary; surging by 13% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, exports saw a temperate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 102%. The exports peaked at X square meters in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

In value terms, photographic film exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 67% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Austria (X square meters), Romania (X square meters) and Serbia (X square meters) were the main destinations of photographic film exports from Hungary, together comprising 67% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of +93.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for photographic film exported from Hungary were Austria ($X), Romania ($X) and Serbia ($X), together comprising 57% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Austria, with a CAGR of +85.7%, 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, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 70%. The export price peaked at $X per square meter in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Croatia ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to North Macedonia ($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 the Czech Republic (+20.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Photographic Film Imports

Imports into Hungary

In 2021, overseas purchases of photographic plates and film, photographic paper, paperboard and textiles and instant print film, sensitized, unexposed increased by 41% to X square meters, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 48%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, photographic film imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -21.2% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X square meters), the Netherlands (X square meters) and Belgium (X square meters) were the main suppliers of photographic film imports to Hungary, together comprising 76% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +36.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest photographic film suppliers to Hungary, together accounting for 66% of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +33.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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, dropping by -9.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 77%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 France ($X per square meter), while the price for China ($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 France (+24.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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