Instant print film imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $4.3 million of instant print film in 2024 (47 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 13% 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 | $4.3M | 47 t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 68 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 97 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 83 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 84 t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 127 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 130 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 130 t |
Where Turkey imports instant print film from
One supplier dominates: Japan accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $3.7M | 85% |
| Netherlands | $505K | 12% |
| Hong Kong | $112K | 2.6% |
| Norway | $14K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $9K | 0.2% |
| United States | $5K | 0.1% |
| China | $4K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $92.00 per kg, 30% above the world average of $70.56. 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.
Instant print film exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported instant print film worth $2.3 million (62 tonnes). Most of it went to Kazakhstan (29%), Uzbekistan (21%), Belgium (12%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | $664K | 29% |
| Uzbekistan | $481K | 21% |
| Belgium | $284K | 12% |
| Bulgaria | $163K | 7% |
| Albania | $134K | 5.8% |
| Russia | $95K | 4.1% |
| Georgia | $91K | 4% |
| Czech Republic | $79K | 3.4% |
| Azerbaijan | $58K | 2.5% |
| Tajikistan | $51K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey instant print film imports (HS 3701.20): 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 3701.20: Photographic plates and film: instant print film, in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, whether or not in packs.
Common questions
What is the value of instant print film imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported instant print film worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 47 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 179 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply instant print film to Turkey?
Japan was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by the Netherlands (12%) and Hong Kong (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 125% on the year.
What is the average import price of instant print film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $92.00 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $70.56 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of instant print film to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2018 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also export instant print film?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Belgium. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for instant print film?
The HS code for instant print film is subheading 3701.20. 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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