Black and white film exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of black and white film by Turkey reached $2.3 million in 2024 (745 tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $3.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.3M | 745 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 933 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 858 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 902 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 528 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 885 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 991 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 1.0K t |
Where Turkey exports black and white film to
One buyer market dominates: Ireland accounted for 85% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $2.0M | 85% |
| Iran | $284K | 12% |
| Guinea | $28K | 1.2% |
| Ukraine | $12K | 0.5% |
| Turkmenistan | $8K | 0.3% |
| Azerbaijan | $4K | 0.2% |
| Kuwait | $3K | 0.2% |
| Bulgaria | $3K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $2K | 0.1% |
| Slovenia | $2K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.10 per kg, 95% 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.
Black and white film imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported black and white film worth $377 thousand (11 tonnes). Belgium alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $287K | 76% |
| United States | $47K | 12% |
| Japan | $31K | 8.1% |
| Lithuania | $6K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $4K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.2% |
| Bulgaria | $0K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey black and white film exports (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 exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported black and white film worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 745 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 84 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy black and white film from Turkey?
Ireland was the largest buyer with 85% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Iran (12%) and Guinea (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 19 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of black and white film per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.10 per kg in 2024, 95% 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 exports of black and white film from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2021 at $3.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also import black and white film?
Yes. Turkey imported $377 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Belgium, the United States and Japan. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.9 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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