In 2023, Japan and the United States were the leading exporters of exposed and developed photographic plates and film other than cinematographic film, with values reaching $502.69 million and $462.96 million respectively. Japan showed a slight increase of 0.18% from the previous year, while the U.S. saw a more substantial growth of 3.83%. South Korea and Germany also performed strongly, showcasing year-on-year growths of 3.57% and 3.5%, respectively. Conversely, several European countries experienced declines: France fell by 7.78%, Belgium by 6.11%, and Switzerland by 14.43%.
Looking toward the future, shifts in digital imaging technology and materials innovation may impact this market significantly. As demand for traditional photographic media continues to fluctuate, countries diversifying their technological capabilities, like Malaysia with its significant 20.35% growth, are well-positioned to capture emerging opportunities.
Top countries in Export of Exposed and Developed Photographic Plates and Film Other Than Cinematographic Film by Country
| # | 10 Countries | US Dollars | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Japan | 502,690,000 | 2023 | +2.07% | +0.18% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 462,960,000 | 2023 | +4.01% | +3.83% | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Korea | 334,130,000 | 2023 | +3.75% | +3.57% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 208,150,000 | 2023 | +3.99% | +3.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ireland | 54,636,000 | 2023 | +5.77% | +4.55% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 33,043,000 | 2023 | -0.86% | -0.59% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 29,306,000 | 2023 | -4.13% | -4.31% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Singapore | 14,934,000 | 2023 | -3.75% | -2.06% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 11,385,000 | 2023 | -4.83% | -7.78% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 5,467,800 | 2023 | -6.27% | -6.11% | View data |
