Biopolymer trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in biopolymer was worth $3.78 billion in 2024, about 402.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 71% since 2017, and down 5% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.78B | 402.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.00B | 403.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.88B | 387.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.15B | 362.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.64B | 334.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.64B | 346.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.56B | 349.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.21B | 320.8K t |
Top biopolymer exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 29% of world exports, followed by Sweden and the United States. The top three supply 53% between them, out of 119 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.09B | 29% |
| Sweden | $582.9M | 15% |
| United States | $343.8M | 9.1% |
| France | $255.8M | 6.8% |
| Austria | $211.1M | 5.6% |
| Netherlands | $172.4M | 4.6% |
| Italy | $150.8M | 4% |
| Germany | $127.8M | 3.4% |
| Norway | $100.4M | 2.7% |
| Denmark | $91.8M | 2.4% |
| Japan | $89.7M | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $52.6M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (13%), South Korea (7%) and Germany (6%). 194 countries imported it, and the top three take 26% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $500.0M | 13% |
| South Korea | $263.3M | 7% |
| Germany | $228.9M | 6.1% |
| Japan | $192.4M | 5.1% |
| Italy | $179.0M | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $171.8M | 4.5% |
| Switzerland | $147.2M | 3.9% |
| China | $146.7M | 3.9% |
| France | $137.5M | 3.6% |
| Spain | $109.3M | 2.9% |
| Singapore | $98.3M | 2.6% |
| India | $86.4M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $9.40 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $223.62 per kg and Italy $3.67 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3913: Natural polymers (e.g. alginic acid) and modified natural polymers (e.g. hardened proteins, chemical derivatives of natural rubber), n.e.c. or included, in primary forms. HS 3913 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most biopolymer?
China exported $1.09 billion in 2024, 29% of the world total, followed by Sweden (15%) and the United States (9%). In all, 119 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most biopolymer?
The United States imported $500.0 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of South Korea (7%) and Germany (6%). The top three importers together take 26%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in biopolymer?
It was worth $3.78 billion in 2024, about 402.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 71% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $4.00 billion. 119 countries reported exports and 194 reported imports.
What is the average price of biopolymer per kg?
The world average declared value was about $9.40 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $223.62 per kg and Italy $3.67 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for biopolymer?
The HS code for biopolymer is heading 3913, in chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 3913 page.
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