Large format film exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of large format film by the United States reached $241.6 million in 2024 (15.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 96 countries. Value rose 6% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $241.6M | 15.0K t |
| 2023 | $227.6M | 15.1K t |
| 2022 | $228.0M | 16.2K t |
| 2021 | $262.1M | 15.0K t |
| 2020 | $268.4M | 16.2K t |
| 2019 | $253.4M | 20.4K t |
| 2018 | $283.4M | 22.5K t |
| 2017 | $284.5M | 20.0K t |
Where the United States exports large format film to
Most of it went to Germany (14%), Brazil (9%), Mexico (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, Colombia grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $34.7M | 14% |
| Brazil | $22.5M | 9.3% |
| Mexico | $22.3M | 9.2% |
| China | $17.4M | 7.2% |
| Canada | $14.7M | 6.1% |
| Colombia | $14.1M | 5.9% |
| Turkey | $13.6M | 5.6% |
| Spain | $10.2M | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $10.1M | 4.2% |
| India | $9.7M | 4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.13 per kg, 96% above the world average of $8.23. 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.
Large format film imports to the United States
Imports of large format film by the United States reached $159.7 million in 2024 (17.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 184 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were Japan (42%), Germany (29%), China (19%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+252% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $67.4M | 42% |
| Germany | $46.2M | 29% |
| China | $30.0M | 19% |
| Brazil | $8.0M | 5% |
| Belgium | $3.0M | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 1.3% |
| Taiwan | $1.2M | 0.8% |
| Australia | $442K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $248K | 0.2% |
| Israel | $212K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States large format film exports (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 exported by the United States?
The United States exported large format film worth $241.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 96 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy large format film from the United States?
Germany was the largest buyer with 14% of the value ($34.7 million), followed by Brazil (9%) and Mexico (9%). The top three together account for 33%, out of 103 buyer countries in total. Colombia grew fastest among the top ten, up 35% on the year.
What is the average export price of large format film per kg?
The average declared export value was about $16.13 per kg in 2024, 96% above 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 exports of large format film from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $284.5 million in 2017 to $241.6 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2017 at $284.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $256.1 million a year.
Does the United States also import large format film?
Yes. The United States imported $159.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Japan, Germany and China. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $81.8 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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