Large format film imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported large format film worth $30.2 million (4.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 52% more than in 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 | $30.2M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $19.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $25.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $19.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $17.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $26.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $25.4M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $25.4M | 2.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports large format film from
China alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+401% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.4M | 51% |
| Japan | $5.7M | 19% |
| Germany | $4.9M | 16% |
| Taiwan | $1.5M | 5.1% |
| Belgium | $711K | 2.4% |
| United States | $579K | 1.9% |
| Czech Republic | $389K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $376K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $278K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $248K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.45 per kg, 22% below the world average of $8.23, 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.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates large format film imports (HS 3701.30): 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 3701.30: Photographic plates and film: in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, with any side exceeding 225mm, of any materials other than paper, paperboard or textiles.
Common questions
What is the value of large format film imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported large format film worth $30.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 184 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply large format film to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($15.4 million), followed by Japan (19%) and Germany (16%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 401% on the year.
What is the average import price of large format film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.45 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $8.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of large format film to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.4 million in 2017 to $30.2 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $23.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for large format film?
The HS code for large format film is subheading 3701.30. It sits in HS chapter 37 (photographic or cinematographic goods). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3701 page.
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