Color photographic paper imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $2.9 million of color photographic paper in 2024 (416 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 18% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $10.2 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 | $2.9M | 416 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 530 t |
| 2022 | $8.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 735 t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 783 t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $10.2M | 1.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports color photographic paper from
Netherlands alone supplied 86% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $2.5M | 86% |
| China | $105K | 3.6% |
| Spain | $55K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $51K | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $49K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $45K | 1.6% |
| Japan | $33K | 1.1% |
| France | $21K | 0.7% |
| Belize | $19K | 0.7% |
| United States | $13K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.95 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 Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported color photographic paper worth $222 thousand (8 tonnes). Most of it went to Ireland (21%), United States (18%), South Korea (16%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $47K | 21% |
| United States | $40K | 18% |
| South Korea | $35K | 16% |
| Japan | $14K | 6.4% |
| France | $12K | 5.2% |
| Hong Kong | $10K | 4.4% |
| Poland | $8K | 3.8% |
| New Zealand | $8K | 3.5% |
| Germany | $7K | 3.3% |
| Spain | $7K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom color photographic paper imports (HS 3703.20): 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 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 Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported color photographic paper worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 416 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 178 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply color photographic paper to the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by China (4%) and Spain (2%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Belize grew fastest among the top ten, up 768% on the year.
What is the average import price of color photographic paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.95 per kg in 2024, 9% below 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 Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.2 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 72%. The peak was 2017 at $10.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export color photographic paper?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $222 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the United States and South Korea. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $2.7 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?
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