Color photographic paper imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported color photographic paper worth $5.2 million (680 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 56% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $12.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.2M | 680 t |
| 2023 | $11.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $11.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $10.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 935 t |
| 2019 | $12.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $10.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $10.9M | 1.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports color photographic paper from
One supplier dominates: Netherlands accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $4.6M | 89% |
| Belgium | $293K | 5.6% |
| Germany | $199K | 3.8% |
| Romania | $43K | 0.8% |
| China | $20K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Australia | $1K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.64 per kg, close to the world average of $7.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Color photographic paper exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported color photographic paper worth $1.0 million (132 tonnes). Hong Kong alone took 83% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+156% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates color photographic paper imports (HS 3703.20): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 3703.20: Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles: for colour photography (polychrome), (other than in rolls of a width exceeding 610mm), sensitised, unexposed.
Common questions
What is the value of color photographic paper imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported color photographic paper worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 680 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 178 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply color photographic paper to the United Arab Emirates?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Belgium (6%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 60% on the year.
What is the average import price of color photographic paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.64 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.67 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of color photographic paper to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.9 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, a fall of 52%. The peak was 2019 at $12.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export color photographic paper?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Nigeria and Israel. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for color photographic paper?
The HS code for color photographic paper is subheading 3703.20. It sits in HS chapter 37 (photographic or cinematographic goods). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3703 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the United Arab Emirates. Tell us your product to see it live.
Same product, other countries
World color photographic paper trade: top importers and exporters
More trade data for the United Arab Emirates
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.