37040010 - Photographic plates, film - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles, exposed but not developed, Plates and film is highly concentrated. 🇺🇸 United States captures 66.6% of imports (€6.4M), followed by 🇨🇳 China (21.3%). With an HHI of 4906, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles, exposed but not developed, Plates and film are concentrated on a few markets. 🇯🇵 Japan accounts for 50.5% (€9.6M), ahead of 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (12.0%). The top three destinations are 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States.

Within the EU, 🇮🇪 Ireland concentrates 74.1% of Photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles, exposed but not developed, Plates and film imports, well ahead of 🇳🇱 Netherlands (8.3%). The top importing member states are 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇩🇪 Germany.

In 2025, imports were rising (9.0%) and exports stable (-0.9%) compared to the previous year.

Who is the main supplier of Photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles, exposed but not developed, Plates and film to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles, exposed but not developed, Plates and film (NC8 37040010) is 🇺🇸 United States, accounting for 66.6% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles, exposed but not developed, Plates and film?

The extra-EU trade balance for Photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles, exposed but not developed, Plates and film (NC8 37040010) is €9.4M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €9.6M, exports: €19.0M).

How much does the EU import of Photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles, exposed but not developed, Plates and film?

The EU imported €9.6M of Photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles, exposed but not developed, Plates and film (NC8 37040010) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 245K kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles, exposed but not developed, Plates and film?

The weighted average import price of Photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles, exposed but not developed, Plates and film (NC8 37040010) is €39.31/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles, exposed but not developed, Plates and film?

The leading EU member state importer of Photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles, exposed but not developed, Plates and film (NC8 37040010) is 🇮🇪 Ireland, accounting for 74.1% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were rising (9.0%) and exports stable (-0.9%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇺🇸 United States	€6.4M	66.6%	90K kg
2	🇨🇳 China	€2.0M	21.3%	126K kg
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€245K	2.5%	9K kg
4	🇯🇵 Japan	€213K	2.2%	3K kg
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€195K	2.0%	3K kg
6	🇳🇴 Norway	€52K	0.5%	2K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇯🇵 Japan	€9.6M	50.5%	1K kg
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€2.3M	12.0%	23K kg
3	🇺🇸 United States	€1.5M	7.8%	31K kg
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€1.1M	5.8%	32K kg
5	🇨🇦 Canada	€812K	4.3%	212K kg
6	🇲🇦 Morocco	€249K	1.3%	13K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€6.4M	90Kt	€70.80/kg	69.9%
2	🇨🇳 China	€2.0M	126Kt	€16.21/kg	22.4%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€245K	9Kt	€26.80/kg	2.7%
4	🇯🇵 Japan	€213K	3Kt	€70.63/kg	2.3%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€195K	3Kt	€67.69/kg	2.1%
6	🇳🇴 Norway	€52K	2Kt	€25.93/kg	0.6%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇯🇵 Japan	€9.6M	1Kt	€7.2K/kg	61.9%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€2.3M	23Kt	€97.25/kg	14.7%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€1.5M	31Kt	€47.99/kg	9.5%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€1.1M	32Kt	€34.30/kg	7.1%
5	🇨🇦 Canada	€812K	212Kt	€3.84/kg	5.2%
6	🇲🇦 Morocco	€249K	13Kt	€19.18/kg	1.6%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€6.4M	90Kt	€70.80/kg	69.9%
2	🇨🇳 China	€2.0M	126Kt	€16.21/kg	22.4%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€245K	9Kt	€26.80/kg	2.7%
4	🇯🇵 Japan	€213K	3Kt	€70.63/kg	2.3%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€195K	3Kt	€67.69/kg	2.1%
6	🇳🇴 Norway	€52K	2Kt	€25.93/kg	0.6%

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