Film prices for Canadians are not expected to be impacted immediately by the newly implemented tariffs, but 2026 could see increased costs for all Kodak customers. This year, Kodak is set to raise film prices for its distributors (analog.cafe/comments/snzw). In addition to these manufacturer-driven price increases, the new tariff regulations in the US (nypost.com/2025/02/01/us-n…) may influence Kodak’s expenses on raw materials imported from Canada, Mexico, and China for production. What happens next? Typically, film prices at retail locations change much later than the announcements from manufacturers. This delay occurs because retailers and distributors maintain inventory and have diverse business motivations that postpone the impact of these price changes by 1-6 months (data: analog.cafe/app/film-price… correlates with Kodak’s price notifications). The extended production process of Kodak, which spans from raw material sourcing to packaging, shipping, and delivery, suggests that the effects of the tariffs on photographic film may not be evident until 2026 (also, film manufacturers generally limit their price increase announcements to a maximum of 1-2 per year). For Canadians: our Kodak film prices should NOT be immediately impacted by the new tariffs: canada.ca/en/department-fi… (not listed). #editorial🔥
Kodak plans to increase film prices this year for its distributors (https://www.analog.cafe/comments/snzw). Alongside these manufacturer-triggered price increases, the new tariff policies in the US (https://nypost.com/2025/02/01/us-news/trump-begins-long-await-tariffs-on-canada-mexico-and-china/) could impact Kodak's costs for importing raw materials from Canada, Mexico, and China to produce its goods. #editorial.