X-ray film trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in x-ray film was worth $585.0 million in 2024, about 15.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 22% since 2017, and down 1% 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 | $585.0M | 15.9K t |
| 2023 | $588.3M | 17.7K t |
| 2022 | $635.5M | 21.0K t |
| 2021 | $644.6M | 21.8K t |
| 2020 | $565.5M | 21.1K t |
| 2019 | $750.1M | 28.6K t |
| 2018 | $805.1M | 29.7K t |
| 2017 | $751.0M | 28.9K t |
Top x-ray film exporting countries
Exports are led by Japan (30%), Belgium (21%) and the United States (13%). 93 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 64%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $175.1M | 30% |
| Belgium | $122.2M | 21% |
| United States | $74.4M | 13% |
| China | $36.8M | 6.3% |
| Germany | $30.9M | 5.3% |
| Mexico | $24.9M | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $24.5M | 4.2% |
| Singapore | $19.8M | 3.4% |
| Malaysia | $19.4M | 3.3% |
| Kazakhstan | $7.1M | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.9M | 1% |
| Czech Republic | $4.3M | 0.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
India is the biggest buyer with 13% of world imports, ahead of the Netherlands and China. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 26% across 181 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $74.1M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $43.5M | 7.4% |
| China | $37.2M | 6.4% |
| Mexico | $30.4M | 5.2% |
| Malaysia | $27.0M | 4.6% |
| United States | $26.0M | 4.5% |
| Singapore | $20.9M | 3.6% |
| Brazil | $20.2M | 3.5% |
| France | $20.0M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $16.5M | 2.8% |
| Vietnam | $14.9M | 2.5% |
| Russia | $12.7M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $36.83 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $62.26 per kg and China $22.01 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 3701.10: Photographic plates and film: for x-ray, in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles. HS 3701 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most x-ray film?
Japan exported $175.1 million in 2024, 30% of the world total, followed by Belgium (21%) and the United States (13%). In all, 93 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most x-ray film?
India imported $74.1 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of the Netherlands (7%) and China (6%). The top three importers together take 26%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in x-ray film?
It was worth $585.0 million in 2024, about 15.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 22% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $805.1 million. 93 countries reported exports and 181 reported imports.
What is the average price of x-ray film per kg?
The world average declared value was about $36.83 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $62.26 per kg and China $22.01 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for x-ray film?
The HS code for x-ray film is subheading 3701.10, 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 3701 page.
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