Black and white film imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported black and white film worth $2.4 million (164 tonnes). That is 27% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.4M | 164 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 100 t |
| 2022 | $1.0M | 129 t |
| 2021 | $749K | 31 t |
| 2020 | $916K | 135 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 165 t |
| 2018 | $937K | 133 t |
| 2017 | $941K | 116 t |
Where Egypt imports black and white film from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+826% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 58% |
| United States | $345K | 14% |
| Japan | $311K | 13% |
| Netherlands | $134K | 5.5% |
| Italy | $129K | 5.3% |
| Belgium | $105K | 4.3% |
| Austria | $18K | 0.8% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.92 per kg, 74% below the world average of $56.93, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt black and white film imports (HS 3701.99): 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 3701.99: Photographic plates and film: (for other than colour photography), in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, with no side exceeding 255mm, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles.
Common questions
What is the value of black and white film imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported black and white film worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 164 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 167 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply black and white film to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by the United States (14%) and Japan (13%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 826% on the year.
What is the average import price of black and white film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.92 per kg in 2024, 74% below the world average of $56.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of black and white film to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $941 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 160%. The peak was 2023 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for black and white film?
The HS code for black and white film is subheading 3701.99. It sits in HS chapter 37 (photographic or cinematographic goods). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3701 page.
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