X-ray film roll trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in x-ray film roll was worth $191.1 million in 2024, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 11% 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 | $191.1M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $181.4M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $158.7M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $200.7M | 5.6K t |
| 2020 | $146.5M | 5.8K t |
| 2019 | $199.0M | 8.6K t |
| 2018 | $215.6M | 8.1K t |
| 2017 | $214.7M | 8.3K t |
Top x-ray film roll exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 37% of world exports, followed by Japan and Belgium. The top three supply 89% between them, out of 74 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $70.9M | 37% |
| Japan | $51.2M | 27% |
| Belgium | $47.0M | 25% |
| Turkey | $3.5M | 1.8% |
| China | $2.8M | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $2.6M | 1.4% |
| Kazakhstan | $2.4M | 1.3% |
| Czech Republic | $2.3M | 1.2% |
| Mexico | $2.1M | 1.1% |
| Germany | $887K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $756K | 0.4% |
| Georgia | $505K | 0.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 47% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Mexico. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 72% across 142 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $89.7M | 47% |
| United States | $29.8M | 16% |
| Mexico | $19.0M | 9.9% |
| India | $9.8M | 5.1% |
| Kazakhstan | $5.6M | 3% |
| Turkey | $5.0M | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $3.3M | 1.7% |
| Russia | $3.3M | 1.7% |
| Czech Republic | $2.6M | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $2.1M | 1.1% |
| Canada | $1.3M | 0.7% |
| Iran | $1.1M | 0.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $36.34 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Kazakhstan averaged $106.56 per kg and Japan $22.37 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 3702.10: Photographic film: for x-rays, in rolls, sensitised and unexposed (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles). HS 3702 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most x-ray film roll?
The United States exported $70.9 million in 2024, 37% of the world total, followed by Japan (27%) and Belgium (25%). In all, 74 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most x-ray film roll?
China imported $89.7 million in 2024, 47% of world imports, ahead of the United States (16%) and Mexico (10%). The top three importers together take 72%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in x-ray film roll?
It was worth $191.1 million in 2024, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 11% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $215.6 million. 74 countries reported exports and 142 reported imports.
What is the average price of x-ray film roll per kg?
The world average declared value was about $36.34 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Kazakhstan averaged $106.56 per kg and Japan $22.37 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for x-ray film roll?
The HS code for x-ray film roll is subheading 3702.10, 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 3702 page.
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