Black and white photo paper trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in black and white photo paper was worth $50.6 million in 2024, about 7.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 50% since 2017, and up 5% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50.6M | 7.0K t |
| 2023 | $48.3M | 8.5K t |
| 2022 | $54.5M | 7.6K t |
| 2021 | $51.3M | 7.6K t |
| 2020 | $71.1M | 9.4K t |
| 2019 | $87.8M | 13.4K t |
| 2018 | $85.4M | 13.5K t |
| 2017 | $100.5M | 13.7K t |
Top black and white photo paper exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 21% of world exports, followed by the United Kingdom and the United States. The top three supply 51% between them, out of 96 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.8M | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $9.4M | 19% |
| United States | $5.5M | 11% |
| Japan | $4.2M | 8.2% |
| Netherlands | $4.2M | 8.2% |
| Czech Republic | $2.0M | 4% |
| South Korea | $1.5M | 2.9% |
| France | $1.4M | 2.7% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 2.6% |
| Malaysia | $1.3M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 2.2% |
| Romania | $1.1M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (16%), China (6%) and Indonesia (6%). 171 countries imported it, and the top three take 28% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $8.0M | 16% |
| China | $3.3M | 6.5% |
| Indonesia | $3.0M | 6% |
| France | $2.4M | 4.8% |
| Spain | $1.9M | 3.7% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 3.5% |
| Vietnam | $1.7M | 3.4% |
| Taiwan | $1.5M | 2.9% |
| Chile | $1.4M | 2.7% |
| Myanmar | $1.3M | 2.6% |
| Thailand | $1.3M | 2.6% |
| Dominican Republic | $1.3M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $7.21 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $48.78 per kg and China $2.83 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3703.90: Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles: (for other than colour photography, other than in rolls of a width exceeding 610mm), sensitised, unexposed. HS 3703 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most black and white photo paper?
China exported $10.8 million in 2024, 21% of the world total, followed by the United Kingdom (19%) and the United States (11%). In all, 96 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most black and white photo paper?
The United States imported $8.0 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of China (6%) and Indonesia (6%). The top three importers together take 28%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in black and white photo paper?
It was worth $50.6 million in 2024, about 7.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 50% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $100.5 million. 96 countries reported exports and 171 reported imports.
What is the average price of black and white photo paper per kg?
The world average declared value was about $7.21 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $48.78 per kg and China $2.83 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for black and white photo paper?
The HS code for black and white photo paper is subheading 3703.90, in chapter 37 (photographic or cinematographic goods). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 3703 page.
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