Small format color film imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported small format color film worth $5.6 million (42 tonnes). It ranks 5th of 99 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 30% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average.
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 | $5.6M | 42 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 35 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 28 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 31 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 27 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 25 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 23 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 18 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports small format color film from
United States alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.3M | 60% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 26% |
| Spain | $641K | 12% |
| China | $58K | 1% |
| Austria | $42K | 0.8% |
| Hungary | $11K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $6K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $2K | 0% |
| Japan | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $132.62 per kg, close to the world average of $147.17.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Small format color film exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of small format color film by the United Kingdom reached $1.8 million in 2024 (15 tonnes). It ranks 6th of 60 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were United States (22%), Israel (9%), Sweden (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+528% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $400K | 22% |
| Israel | $169K | 9.2% |
| Sweden | $132K | 7.2% |
| Canada | $121K | 6.6% |
| South Korea | $76K | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $71K | 3.8% |
| Germany | $69K | 3.8% |
| China | $66K | 3.6% |
| Taiwan | $59K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $51K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom small format color film imports (HS 3702.54): 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 3702.54: Photographic film: for colour photography (polychrome), in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width exceeding 16mm but not 35mm and of a length not exceeding 30m, excluding film for slides (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles).
Common questions
What is the value of small format color film imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported small format color film worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 99 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply small format color film to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Germany (26%) and Spain (12%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 36% on the year.
What is the average import price of small format color film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $132.62 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $147.17 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of small format color film to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 347%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export small format color film?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Israel and Sweden. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for small format color film?
The HS code for small format color film is subheading 3702.54. It sits in HS chapter 37 (photographic or cinematographic goods). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3702 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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