U.S.: Photographic Film Market 2024

Photographic Film Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. photographic film market was estimated at $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2013 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Photographic film consumption peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Photographic Film Production in the U.S.

In value terms, photographic film production reached $X in 2023. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Photographic Film Exports

Exports from the U.S.

Photographic film exports from the United States declined significantly to X tons in 2023, dropping by X% on the year before. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, photographic film exports shrank to $X in 2023. In general, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for photographic film exports from the United States, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, photographic film exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Brazil (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for photographic film, paper, plate, and chemical exports from the United States, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average photographic film export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated moderate growth from 2013 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, photographic film export price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Photographic Film Imports

Imports into the U.S.

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of photographic film, paper, plate, and chemical decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, photographic film imports contracted rapidly to $X in 2023. In general, imports showed a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Japan (X tons), Germany (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of photographic film imports to the United States, together comprising X% of total imports. Belgium, France, the Netherlands, South Korea and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of photographic film, paper, plate, and chemical to the United States, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Japan was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average photographic film import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform