Sweden: Photographic Film Market 2024

Photographic Film Market Size in Sweden

The Swedish photographic film market amounted to $X in 2021, rising by 3.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -8.1% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Photographic Film Production in Sweden

In value terms, photographic film production rose modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, enjoyed temperate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 60%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Photographic Film Exports

Exports from Sweden

Photographic film exports from Sweden dropped to X square meters in 2021, declining by -7.6% compared with the year before. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X square meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, photographic film exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Norway (X square meters), Denmark (X square meters) and Finland (X square meters) were the main destinations of photographic film exports from Sweden, with a combined 90% share of total exports. Poland and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 3%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +83.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Norway ($X) remains the key foreign market for photographic plates and film, photographic paper, paperboard and textiles and instant print film, sensitized, unexposed exports from Sweden, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Denmark ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Finland, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Norway amounted to +7.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (+6.1% per year) and Finland (+6.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average photographic film export price stood at $X per square meter in 2021, increasing by 33% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 35% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($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 Denmark (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Photographic Film Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2021, the amount of photographic plates and film, photographic paper, paperboard and textiles and instant print film, sensitized, unexposed imported into Sweden totaled X square meters, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, showed a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X square meters. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, photographic film imports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt setback. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X square meters), the Netherlands (X square meters) and Italy (X square meters) were the main suppliers of photographic film imports to Sweden, with a combined 79% share of total imports. Belgium, Malaysia, the UK and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Malaysia (with a CAGR of +252,219.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest photographic film suppliers to Sweden were the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X), together accounting for 81% of total imports. The UK, Italy, Malaysia and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 7%.

Malaysia, with a CAGR of +63,340.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average photographic film import price stood at $X per square meter in 2021, growing by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 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 the UK ($X per square meter), while the price for Italy ($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 (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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