Scandinavia: Photographic Film Market 2024

Photographic Film Market Size in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia photographic film market declined to $X in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a pronounced reduction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Photographic Film Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, photographic film production shrank slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Photographic Film Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

Photographic film exports reduced to X square meters in 2023, with a decrease of X% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, photographic film exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports saw a perceptible decline. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Sweden (X square meters) was the main exporter of photographic plates and film, photographic paper, paperboard and textiles and instant print film, sensitized, unexposed, comprising X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Finland (X square meters), achieving a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the largest photographic film supplier in Scandinavia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Sweden, photographic film exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per square meter, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed resilient growth. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per square meter), while Finland stood at $X per square meter.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (X%).

Photographic Film Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2023, overseas purchases of photographic plates and film, photographic paper, paperboard and textiles and instant print film, sensitized, unexposed decreased by X% to X square meters for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, photographic film imports expanded slightly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Finland (X square meters) and Sweden (X square meters) were the largest importers of photographic plates and film, photographic paper, paperboard and textiles and instant print film, sensitized, unexposed in Scandinavia, together committing X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Norway (X square meters), mixing up a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, Sweden ($X), Finland ($X) and Norway ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023.

In terms of the main importing countries, Finland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Scandinavia stood at $X per square meter in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, photographic film import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per square meter), while Finland ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform