X-ray film exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported x-ray film worth $74.4 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 93 countries for exports of this product. That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $244.7 million.
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 | $74.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $85.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $110.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $115.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $105.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $220.6M | 7.5K t |
| 2018 | $235.1M | 8.2K t |
| 2017 | $244.7M | 8.9K t |
Where the United States exports x-ray film to
Most of it went to Mexico (16%), Brazil (14%), China (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+192% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $12.1M | 16% |
| Brazil | $10.5M | 14% |
| China | $9.1M | 12% |
| Japan | $6.1M | 8.2% |
| Netherlands | $3.3M | 4.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.3M | 3.1% |
| Argentina | $1.8M | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $1.7M | 2.3% |
| Iran | $1.7M | 2.3% |
| Canada | $1.7M | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $42.04 per kg, close to the world average of $36.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
X-ray film imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported x-ray film worth $26.0 million (706 tonnes). It ranks 6th of 181 countries for imports of this product. Most of the value came from Japan (47%), Mexico (27%), Belgium (11%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $12.1M | 47% |
| Mexico | $6.9M | 27% |
| Belgium | $2.8M | 11% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 10% |
| Finland | $432K | 1.7% |
| Singapore | $233K | 0.9% |
| Indonesia | $232K | 0.9% |
| Sweden | $194K | 0.7% |
| Taiwan | $152K | 0.6% |
| China | $61K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States x-ray film exports (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 exported by the United States?
The United States exported x-ray film worth $74.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 93 countries worldwide, with 13% of world exports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy x-ray film from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 16% of the value ($12.1 million), followed by Brazil (14%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 118 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 192% on the year.
What is the average export price of x-ray film per kg?
The average declared export value was about $42.04 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $36.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of x-ray film from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $244.7 million in 2017 to $74.4 million in 2024, a fall of 70%. The peak was 2017 at $244.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $149.0 million a year.
Does the United States also import x-ray film?
Yes. The United States imported $26.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Japan, Mexico and Belgium. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $48.3 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.
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