Photographic film imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $4.8 million of photographic film in 2024 (488 tonnes). Value rose 7% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.2 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 | $4.8M | 489 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 399 t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 459 t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 398 t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 380 t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 489 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 382 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 223 t |
Where Kenya imports photographic film from
Most of the value came from China (28%), Belgium (26%), United Kingdom (11%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+467% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 28% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 26% |
| United Kingdom | $527K | 11% |
| Germany | $516K | 11% |
| Japan | $335K | 7% |
| United States | $261K | 5.4% |
| India | $191K | 4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $147K | 3.1% |
| South Africa | $129K | 2.7% |
| Taiwan | $44K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 3701
| 3701.30 | Large format film | 65% |
| 3701.10 | X-ray film | 28% |
| 3701.99 | Black and white film | 6.4% |
| 3701.20 | Instant print film | 0.9% |
| 3701.91 | Photographic plates and film: for colour photography (polychrome), in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, with no side exceeding 255mm, of any material… | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3701.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.87 per kg, close to the world average of $12.33.
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 photographic film imports (HS 3701): 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: Photographic plates and film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, whether or not in packs.
Common questions
What is the value of photographic film imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported photographic film worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 488 tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply photographic film to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Belgium (26%) and the United Kingdom (11%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 467% on the year.
What is the average import price of photographic film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.87 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $12.33 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of photographic film to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 102%. The peak was 2019 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for photographic film?
The HS code for photographic film is heading 3701. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 3701.30 (65% of the value) and 3701.10 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Kenya reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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