Film roll imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of film roll by Turkey reached $7.5 million in 2024 (230 tonnes). Value fell 12% from 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 | $7.5M | 230 t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 311 t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 205 t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 259 t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 266 t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 193 t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 254 t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 272 t |
Where Turkey imports film roll from
Most of the value came from Belgium (32%), United States (23%), Netherlands (17%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $2.4M | 32% |
| United States | $1.7M | 23% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 17% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 14% |
| Germany | $311K | 4.1% |
| Italy | $188K | 2.5% |
| Georgia | $145K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $69K | 0.9% |
| China | $68K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $68K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 3702
| 3702.10 | Photographic film: for x-rays, in rolls, sensitised and unexposed (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles) | 66% |
| 3702.43 | Photographic film: in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, without sprocket holes, of a width exceeding 610mm and of a length not exceeding 200m (other than… | 12% |
| 3702.44 | Photographic film: in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, without sprocket holes, of a width exceeding 105mm but not exceeding 610mm (other than of paper… | 9% |
| 3702.54 | Photographic film: for colour photography (polychrome), in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width exceeding 16mm but not 35mm and of a length not… | 6.3% |
| 3702.31 | Photographic film: for colour photography (polychrome), in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, without sprocket holes, of a width not exceeding 105mm… | 1.6% |
| 3702.98 | Photographic film: other than for colour photography, in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width exceeding 35mm (other than of paper, paperboard or… | 1.3% |
| 3702.56 | Photographic film: for colour photography (polychrome), in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width exceeding 35mm (other than of paper, paperboard… | 1.1% |
| 3702.53 | Photographic film: for colour photography (polychrome) slides, in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width exceeding 16mm but not exceeding 35mm and… | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3702.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.67 per kg, 132% above the world average of $14.07. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Film roll exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported film roll worth $3.8 million (134 tonnes). Most of it went to Kazakhstan (49%), Iran (29%), Turkmenistan (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkmenistan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | $1.8M | 49% |
| Iran | $1.1M | 29% |
| Turkmenistan | $248K | 6.6% |
| Russia | $180K | 4.8% |
| Azerbaijan | $99K | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $75K | 2% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $70K | 1.8% |
| Marshall Isds | $58K | 1.5% |
| United States | $26K | 0.7% |
| France | $22K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 3702: Photographic film in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in rolls, sensitised, unexposed.
Common questions
What is the value of film roll imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported film roll worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 230 tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 182 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply film roll to Turkey?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by the United States (23%) and the Netherlands (17%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 64% on the year.
What is the average import price of film roll per kg?
The average declared import value was about $32.67 per kg in 2024, 132% above the world average of $14.07 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of film roll to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2023 at $8.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export film roll?
Yes. Turkey exported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kazakhstan, Iran and Turkmenistan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for film roll?
The HS code for film roll is heading 3702. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 3702.10 (66% of the value) and 3702.43 (12%). It sits in HS chapter 37 (photographic or cinematographic goods). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3702 page.
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