Cellular PVC foam sheet trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cellular pvc foam sheet was worth $2.43 billion in 2024, about 839.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 26% since 2017, and up 2% 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 | $2.43B | 839.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.38B | 689.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.36B | 657.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.33B | 703.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.89B | 575.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.07B | 635.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.15B | 588.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.92B | 569.6K t |
Top cellular pvc foam sheet exporting countries
Exports are led by China (34%), the United States (14%) and Germany (9%). 119 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 57%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $833.7M | 34% |
| United States | $328.0M | 14% |
| Germany | $215.8M | 8.9% |
| Japan | $110.1M | 4.5% |
| Italy | $82.2M | 3.4% |
| India | $68.7M | 2.8% |
| Costa Rica | $66.5M | 2.7% |
| Ireland | $60.1M | 2.5% |
| Colombia | $52.8M | 2.2% |
| Poland | $51.4M | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $44.8M | 1.8% |
| Taiwan | $40.8M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Mexico (19%), the United States (13%) and Vietnam (4%). 209 countries imported it, and the top three take 37% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $472.1M | 20% |
| United States | $321.0M | 13% |
| Vietnam | $93.7M | 3.9% |
| Germany | $88.4M | 3.6% |
| Indonesia | $75.0M | 3.1% |
| France | $62.7M | 2.6% |
| Spain | $58.6M | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $58.0M | 2.4% |
| Poland | $55.2M | 2.3% |
| China | $53.2M | 2.2% |
| India | $53.1M | 2.2% |
| Canada | $50.8M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.89 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $8.33 per kg and China $1.55 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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The shipment records behind Cellular PVC foam sheet (HS 3921.12) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 3921.12: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of vinyl chloride, cellular. HS 3921 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most cellular pvc foam sheet?
China exported $833.7 million in 2024, 34% of the world total, followed by the United States (14%) and Germany (9%). In all, 119 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most cellular pvc foam sheet?
Mexico imported $472.1 million in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of the United States (13%) and Vietnam (4%). The top three importers together take 37%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in cellular pvc foam sheet?
It was worth $2.43 billion in 2024, about 839.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 26% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 119 countries reported exports and 209 reported imports.
What is the average price of cellular pvc foam sheet per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.89 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $8.33 per kg and China $1.55 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 cellular pvc foam sheet?
The HS code for cellular pvc foam sheet is subheading 3921.12, in chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 3921 page.
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