Medium color film roll imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $4.2 million of medium color film roll in 2024 (187 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 4% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $6.8 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 | $4.2M | 187 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 182 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 165 t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 241 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 114 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 172 t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 194 t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 215 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports medium color film roll from
The largest suppliers were Japan (30%), Italy (28%), Belgium (17%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+359% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.3M | 30% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 28% |
| Belgium | $719K | 17% |
| Taiwan | $417K | 9.8% |
| Germany | $296K | 7% |
| China | $251K | 5.9% |
| United States | $44K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $34K | 0.8% |
| Austria | $2K | 0.1% |
| Bulgaria | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.64 per kg, 35% below the world average of $34.87, 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.
Medium color film roll exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported medium color film roll worth $1.5 million (64 tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (36%), United States (25%), Poland (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Bangladesh grew fastest (+197% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $543K | 36% |
| United States | $375K | 25% |
| Poland | $81K | 5.3% |
| France | $81K | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | $77K | 5.1% |
| Bangladesh | $59K | 3.9% |
| Finland | $48K | 3.2% |
| Israel | $35K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $32K | 2.1% |
| Sweden | $27K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom medium color film roll imports (HS 3702.44): 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 3702.44: Photographic film: in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, without sprocket holes, of a width exceeding 105mm but not exceeding 610mm (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles).
Common questions
What is the value of medium color film roll imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported medium color film roll worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 187 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 135 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply medium color film roll to the United Kingdom?
Japan was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Italy (28%) and Belgium (17%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 359% on the year.
What is the average import price of medium color film roll per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.64 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $34.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of medium color film roll to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2021 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export medium color film roll?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the United States and Poland. 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 medium color film roll?
The HS code for medium color film roll is subheading 3702.44. It sits in HS chapter 37 (photographic or cinematographic goods). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3702 page.
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