X-ray film imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $7.1 million of x-ray film in 2024 (90 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $7.1M | 90 t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 98 t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 238 t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 89 t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 112 t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 141 t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 206 t |
| 2017 | $8.2M | 479 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports x-ray film from
Most of the value came from Belgium (35%), Japan (32%), Germany (17%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $2.4M | 35% |
| Japan | $2.3M | 32% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 17% |
| United States | $577K | 8.2% |
| Finland | $118K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $85K | 1.2% |
| Sweden | $72K | 1% |
| Ireland | $65K | 0.9% |
| Czech Republic | $63K | 0.9% |
| China | $63K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $78.76 per kg, 114% above the world average of $36.83. 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.
X-ray film exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of x-ray film by the United Kingdom reached $862 thousand in 2024 (18 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were France (20%), India (12%), Namibia (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $172K | 20% |
| India | $102K | 12% |
| Namibia | $70K | 8.1% |
| Israel | $66K | 7.6% |
| United States | $59K | 6.9% |
| China | $47K | 5.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $43K | 5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $42K | 4.9% |
| Japan | $34K | 3.9% |
| Germany | $33K | 3.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom x-ray film imports (HS 3701.10): 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 3701.10: Photographic plates and film: for x-ray, in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles.
Common questions
What is the value of x-ray film imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported x-ray film worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 90 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 181 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply x-ray film to the United Kingdom?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Japan (32%) and Germany (17%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 351% on the year.
What is the average import price of x-ray film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $78.76 per kg in 2024, 114% above the world average of $36.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of x-ray film to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.2 million in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2017 at $8.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export x-ray film?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $862 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, India and Namibia. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for x-ray film?
The HS code for x-ray film is subheading 3701.10. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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