EU External Trade - Photographic plates and film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, whether or not in packs, Other plates and film, with any side exceeding 255|mm

Extra-EU sourcing of Photographic plates and film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, whether or not in packs, Other plates and film, with any side exceeding 255|mm is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 65.7% of imports (€831.3M), followed by 🇯🇵 Japan (15.7%). With an HHI of 4762, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Photographic plates and film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, whether or not in packs, Other plates and film, with any side exceeding 255|mm to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (16.9%, €326.9M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇹🇷 Türkiye.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Photographic plates and film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, whether or not in packs, Other plates and film, with any side exceeding 255|mm are 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇳🇱 Netherlands. 🇧🇪 Belgium accounts for 25.4% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were declining (-4.4%) and exports declining (-3.1%) compared to the previous year.