Black and white film imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported black and white film worth $6.0 million (73 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 6% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $10.6 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 | $6.0M | 73 t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 91 t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 109 t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 77 t |
| 2020 | $9.8M | 227 t |
| 2019 | $9.7M | 237 t |
| 2018 | $9.2M | 104 t |
| 2017 | $10.6M | 212 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports black and white film from
One supplier dominates: Japan accounted for 69% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $4.2M | 69% |
| Germany | $688K | 11% |
| Taiwan | $670K | 11% |
| United States | $398K | 6.6% |
| France | $28K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $21K | 0.4% |
| Czech Republic | $15K | 0.2% |
| China | $10K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $8K | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | $8K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $82.73 per kg, 45% above the world average of $56.93. 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.
Black and white film exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $3.8 million of black and white film in 2024 (75 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United States (48%), Singapore (8%), China (7%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.8M | 48% |
| Singapore | $299K | 7.8% |
| China | $268K | 7% |
| Austria | $257K | 6.7% |
| France | $189K | 4.9% |
| Japan | $175K | 4.6% |
| Latvia | $125K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $110K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $103K | 2.7% |
| South Africa | $76K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom black and white film imports (HS 3701.99): 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 3701.99: Photographic plates and film: (for other than colour photography), in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, with no side exceeding 255mm, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles.
Common questions
What is the value of black and white film imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported black and white film worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 73 tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 167 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply black and white film to the United Kingdom?
Japan was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Germany (11%) and Taiwan (11%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 348% on the year.
What is the average import price of black and white film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $82.73 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $56.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of black and white film to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.6 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2017 at $10.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export black and white film?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Singapore and China. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for black and white film?
The HS code for black and white film is subheading 3701.99. 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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