Large format film imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $72.0 million of large format film in 2024 (9.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $104.0 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 | $72.0M | 9.7K t |
| 2023 | $72.1M | 9.4K t |
| 2022 | $82.9M | 11.2K t |
| 2021 | $92.3M | 11.7K t |
| 2020 | $75.7M | 9.4K t |
| 2019 | $91.5M | 12.4K t |
| 2018 | $104.0M | 14.4K t |
| 2017 | $81.7M | 11.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports large format film from
The largest suppliers were Germany (42%), China (31%), United States (14%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $30.3M | 42% |
| China | $22.0M | 31% |
| United States | $10.1M | 14% |
| Belgium | $4.1M | 5.8% |
| Japan | $3.9M | 5.4% |
| Hungary | $321K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $249K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $236K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $144K | 0.2% |
| France | $111K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.39 per kg, close to the world average of $8.23.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Large format film exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of large format film by the United Kingdom reached $15.2 million in 2024 (716 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were France (17%), United States (13%), Turkey (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.6M | 17% |
| United States | $2.0M | 13% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 9.5% |
| Italy | $988K | 6.5% |
| Spain | $935K | 6.1% |
| Netherlands | $604K | 4% |
| Germany | $595K | 3.9% |
| Japan | $529K | 3.5% |
| Kenya | $500K | 3.3% |
| Russia | $480K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom 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 Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported large format film worth $72.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 184 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply large format film to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($30.3 million), followed by China (31%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 156% on the year.
What is the average import price of large format film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.39 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $8.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of large format film to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $81.7 million in 2017 to $72.0 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2018 at $104.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $84.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export large format film?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $15.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the United States and Turkey. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $56.8 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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