X-ray film imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported x-ray film worth $6.3 million (143 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 54% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $16.0 million.
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 | $6.3M | 143 t |
| 2023 | $13.6M | 502 t |
| 2022 | $8.9M | 509 t |
| 2021 | $10.9M | 562 t |
| 2020 | $11.8M | 724 t |
| 2019 | $16.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $14.4M | 761 t |
| 2017 | $8.9M | 326 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports x-ray film from
The largest suppliers were Japan (40%), United States (36%), Poland (9%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+185% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $2.5M | 40% |
| United States | $2.3M | 36% |
| Poland | $575K | 9.2% |
| India | $310K | 5% |
| Germany | $215K | 3.4% |
| China | $122K | 2% |
| Finland | $83K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $43K | 0.7% |
| Bulgaria | $38K | 0.6% |
| Singapore | $37K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $43.74 per kg, close to the world average of $36.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
X-ray film exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported x-ray film worth $5.9 million (44 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Nigeria alone took 85% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+745% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates x-ray film imports (HS 3701.10): 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 3701.10: Photographic plates and film: for x-ray, in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles.
Common questions
What is the value of x-ray film imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported x-ray film worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 143 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 181 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply x-ray film to the United Arab Emirates?
Japan was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by the United States (36%) and Poland (9%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 670% on the year.
What is the average import price of x-ray film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $43.74 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $36.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of x-ray film to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.9 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2019 at $16.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export x-ray film?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $5.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, India and Egypt. That compares with imports of $6.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for x-ray film?
The HS code for x-ray film is subheading 3701.10. 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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