Large format film imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported large format film worth $3.1 million (430 tonnes). Value rose 6% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.1M | 430 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 330 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 378 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 341 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 287 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 368 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 332 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 209 t |
Where Kenya imports large format film from
The largest suppliers were China (42%), Germany (16%), United Kingdom (16%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+546% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 42% |
| Germany | $502K | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $500K | 16% |
| Belgium | $246K | 7.9% |
| Japan | $156K | 5% |
| United States | $139K | 4.5% |
| South Africa | $92K | 2.9% |
| India | $91K | 2.9% |
| Taiwan | $39K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $31K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.24 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya 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 Kenya?
Kenya imported large format film worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 430 tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 184 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply large format film to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Germany (16%) and the United Kingdom (16%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 546% on the year.
What is the average import price of large format film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.24 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $8.23 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of large format film to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2021 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 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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