U.S.: Photographic Film Market 2024

Photographic Film Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. photographic film market rose notably to $X in 2021, increasing by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a deep setback. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Photographic Film Production in the U.S.

In value terms, photographic film production skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, production, however, saw a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 138% against the previous year. Photographic film production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Photographic Film Exports

Exports from the U.S.

For the fifth year in a row, the United States recorded growth in overseas shipments of photographic plates and film, photographic paper, paperboard and textiles and instant print film, sensitized, unexposed, which increased by 21% to X square meters in 2021. Overall, exports posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 26%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, photographic film exports rose markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X square meters) was the main destination for photographic film exports from the United States, accounting for a 48% share of total exports. Moreover, photographic film exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X square meters), fivefold. Belgium (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China totaled +13.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+5.9% per year) and Belgium (+28.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for photographic plates and film, photographic paper, paperboard and textiles and instant print film, sensitized, unexposed exports from the United States, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with an 8.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-3.0% per year) and Mexico (-13.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average photographic film export price stood at $X per square meter in 2021, shrinking by -5.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 3.6%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Canada (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Photographic Film Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, purchases abroad of photographic plates and film, photographic paper, paperboard and textiles and instant print film, sensitized, unexposed increased by 30% to X square meters for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 44%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X square meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, photographic film imports amounted to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Japan (X square meters) constituted the largest supplier of photographic film to the United States, accounting for a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, photographic film imports from Japan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X square meters), fivefold. Belgium (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Japan totaled +14.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+24.3% per year) and Belgium (+0.5% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of photographic plates and film, photographic paper, paperboard and textiles and instant print film, sensitized, unexposed to the United States, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Japan totaled +2.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+4.1% per year) and Belgium (-8.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average photographic film import price amounted to $X per square meter, which is down by -13.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 30%. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 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 the Netherlands ($X per square meter), while the price for France ($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 (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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