Large format film imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported large format film worth $19.2 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 13% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $36.9 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 | $19.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $22.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $25.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $26.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $26.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $36.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $36.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $36.6M | 3.8K t |
Where Israel imports large format film from
Most of the value came from Japan (48%), Germany (22%), China (9%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+590% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $9.3M | 49% |
| Germany | $4.3M | 22% |
| China | $1.8M | 9.1% |
| Hong Kong | $1.6M | 8.6% |
| Belgium | $1.5M | 7.6% |
| Taiwan | $270K | 1.4% |
| United States | $166K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $147K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $91K | 0.5% |
| Switzerland | $77K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.20 per kg, close to the world average of $8.23.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Large format film exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported large format film worth $4.0 million (310 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Australia (48%), Chile (19%), Argentina (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Colombia grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $1.9M | 48% |
| Chile | $738K | 19% |
| Argentina | $364K | 9.2% |
| Colombia | $230K | 5.8% |
| United States | $212K | 5.4% |
| Kazakhstan | $189K | 4.8% |
| Peru | $111K | 2.8% |
| Ecuador | $79K | 2% |
| Ukraine | $43K | 1.1% |
| Paraguay | $28K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel large format film imports (HS 3701.30): 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 3701.30: Photographic plates and film: in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, with any side exceeding 225mm, of any materials other than paper, paperboard or textiles.
Common questions
What is the value of large format film imported by Israel?
Israel imported large format film worth $19.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 184 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply large format film to Israel?
Japan was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($9.3 million), followed by Germany (22%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 590% on the year.
What is the average import price of large format film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.20 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $8.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of large format film to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.6 million in 2017 to $19.2 million in 2024, a fall of 48%. The peak was 2018 at $36.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.8 million a year.
Does Israel also export large format film?
Yes. Israel exported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Australia, Chile and Argentina. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $15.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for large format film?
The HS code for large format film is subheading 3701.30. 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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