Wide color film roll exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of wide color film roll by the United States reached $276.1 million in 2024 (14.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 30 countries. That is 4% less than in 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 | $276.1M | 14.7K t |
| 2023 | $287.5M | 16.0K t |
| 2022 | $341.9M | 17.8K t |
| 2021 | $338.0M | 16.6K t |
| 2020 | $303.3M | 16.6K t |
| 2019 | $286.4M | 15.1K t |
| 2018 | $315.0M | 15.7K t |
| 2017 | $294.6M | 14.2K t |
Where the United States exports wide color film roll to
China alone took 90% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $249.3M | 90% |
| France | $9.7M | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $3.3M | 1.2% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 0.8% |
| Mexico | $2.2M | 0.8% |
| Malaysia | $2.1M | 0.8% |
| Spain | $1.8M | 0.6% |
| Brazil | $1.1M | 0.4% |
| India | $1.1M | 0.4% |
| Honduras | $867K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.74 per kg, 136% above the world average of $7.95. 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.
Wide color film roll imports to the United States
Imports of wide color film roll by the United States reached $98.0 million in 2024 (44.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 71 countries. The largest suppliers were Belgium (46%), Japan (26%), France (17%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+407% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $45.6M | 47% |
| Japan | $25.0M | 26% |
| France | $16.7M | 17% |
| Taiwan | $5.1M | 5.2% |
| South Korea | $3.1M | 3.2% |
| China | $1.8M | 1.8% |
| Malaysia | $450K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $120K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $67K | 0.1% |
| Mexico | $45K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States wide color film roll exports (HS 3702.42): 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 3702.42: Photographic film: in rolls, (other than for colour photography), sensitised, unexposed, without sprocket holes, of a width exceeding 610mm and of a length exceeding 200m (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles).
Common questions
What is the value of wide color film roll exported by the United States?
The United States exported wide color film roll worth $276.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 30 countries worldwide, with 40% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy wide color film roll from the United States?
China was the largest buyer with 90% of the value ($249.3 million), followed by France (4%) and the Netherlands (1%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 32 buyer countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 621% on the year.
What is the average export price of wide color film roll per kg?
The average declared export value was about $18.74 per kg in 2024, 136% above the world average of $7.95 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of wide color film roll from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $294.6 million in 2017 to $276.1 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2022 at $341.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $305.4 million a year.
Does the United States also import wide color film roll?
Yes. The United States imported $98.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Belgium, Japan and France. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $178.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for wide color film roll?
The HS code for wide color film roll is subheading 3702.42. 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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