X-ray film roll exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of x-ray film roll by the United States reached $70.9 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 74 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 41% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $102.6 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 | $70.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $50.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $42.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $90.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $46.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $84.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $98.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $102.6M | 3.3K t |
Where the United States exports x-ray film roll to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $46.4M | 66% |
| Mexico | $18.9M | 27% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 1.7% |
| Argentina | $603K | 0.9% |
| Oman | $553K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $532K | 0.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $473K | 0.7% |
| Brazil | $379K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $293K | 0.4% |
| Kazakhstan | $272K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $54.11 per kg, 49% above the world average of $36.34. 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 roll imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported x-ray film roll worth $29.8 million (719 tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 142 countries. Belgium alone supplied 91% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $27.0M | 91% |
| Mexico | $2.0M | 6.6% |
| Japan | $459K | 1.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $274K | 0.9% |
| Israel | $51K | 0.2% |
| Panama | $10K | 0% |
| Sweden | $7K | 0% |
| China | $6K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0% |
| Guyana | $3K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States x-ray film roll exports (HS 3702.10): 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 3702.10: Photographic film: for x-rays, in rolls, sensitised and unexposed (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles).
Common questions
What is the value of x-ray film roll exported by the United States?
The United States exported x-ray film roll worth $70.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 74 countries worldwide, with 37% of world exports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries buy x-ray film roll from the United States?
China was the largest buyer with 65% of the value ($46.4 million), followed by Mexico (27%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 58 buyer countries in total. Kazakhstan grew fastest among the top ten, up 845% on the year.
What is the average export price of x-ray film roll per kg?
The average declared export value was about $54.11 per kg in 2024, 49% above the world average of $36.34 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 roll from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $102.6 million in 2017 to $70.9 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2017 at $102.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $73.3 million a year.
Does the United States also import x-ray film roll?
Yes. The United States imported $29.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Belgium, Mexico and Japan. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $41.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for x-ray film roll?
The HS code for x-ray film roll is subheading 3702.10. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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