Photographic emulsion trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in photographic emulsion was worth $207.1 million in 2024, about 10.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 54% since 2017, and down 15% 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 | $207.1M | 10.9K t |
| 2023 | $244.1M | 12.1K t |
| 2022 | $328.0M | 14.6K t |
| 2021 | $421.8M | 15.8K t |
| 2020 | $376.2M | 18.7K t |
| 2019 | $427.8M | 15.7K t |
| 2018 | $424.4M | 12.5K t |
| 2017 | $446.5M | 12.7K t |
Top photographic emulsion exporting countries
Japan is the largest exporter with 42% of world exports, followed by Taiwan and the United States. The top three supply 64% between them, out of 74 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $86.1M | 42% |
| Taiwan | $28.4M | 14% |
| United States | $18.6M | 9% |
| China | $15.6M | 7.5% |
| Germany | $13.2M | 6.4% |
| South Korea | $11.2M | 5.4% |
| Belgium | $10.5M | 5.1% |
| Italy | $5.9M | 2.8% |
| Singapore | $3.6M | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $2.4M | 1.1% |
| Hong Kong | $2.1M | 1% |
| Austria | $1.4M | 0.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 40% of world imports, ahead of Hong Kong and Germany. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 62% across 160 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $83.9M | 41% |
| Hong Kong | $35.4M | 17% |
| Germany | $9.3M | 4.5% |
| Japan | $7.8M | 3.8% |
| Israel | $5.9M | 2.8% |
| Singapore | $4.7M | 2.3% |
| Vietnam | $4.6M | 2.2% |
| Austria | $3.5M | 1.7% |
| Thailand | $3.2M | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $2.5M | 1.2% |
| Bangladesh | $2.4M | 1.2% |
| Mexico | $2.4M | 1.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $18.99 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $52.02 per kg and Italy $8.42 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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The shipment records behind Photographic emulsion (HS 3707.10) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 3707.10: Photographic goods: sensitised emulsions, put up in measured portions or put up for retail sale in a form ready for use. HS 3707 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most photographic emulsion?
Japan exported $86.1 million in 2024, 42% of the world total, followed by Taiwan (14%) and the United States (9%). In all, 74 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most photographic emulsion?
China imported $83.9 million in 2024, 40% of world imports, ahead of Hong Kong (17%) and Germany (4%). The top three importers together take 62%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in photographic emulsion?
It was worth $207.1 million in 2024, about 10.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 54% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $446.5 million. 74 countries reported exports and 160 reported imports.
What is the average price of photographic emulsion per kg?
The world average declared value was about $18.99 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $52.02 per kg and Italy $8.42 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 photographic emulsion?
The HS code for photographic emulsion is subheading 3707.10, 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 3707 page.
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