Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer was worth $4.69 billion in 2024, about 2.99 million tonnes. That is an increase of 12% since 2017, and down 23% 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 | $4.69B | 2.99M t |
| 2023 | $6.06B | 3.15M t |
| 2022 | $7.97B | 2.87M t |
| 2021 | $6.63B | 2.72M t |
| 2020 | $4.14B | 2.71M t |
| 2019 | $4.54B | 2.71M t |
| 2018 | $4.42B | 2.52M t |
| 2017 | $4.19B | 2.52M t |
Top ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer exporting countries
South Korea is the largest exporter with 26% of world exports, followed by Taiwan and China. The top three supply 47% between them, out of 97 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $1.22B | 26% |
| Taiwan | $526.8M | 11% |
| China | $448.9M | 9.6% |
| United States | $389.2M | 8.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $314.6M | 6.7% |
| Belgium | $301.3M | 6.4% |
| Germany | $193.0M | 4.1% |
| Canada | $186.2M | 4% |
| Italy | $160.6M | 3.4% |
| France | $156.7M | 3.3% |
| Thailand | $118.0M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $113.9M | 2.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (24%), Vietnam (11%) and India (9%). 171 countries imported it, and the top three take 44% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.12B | 24% |
| Vietnam | $519.5M | 11% |
| India | $426.8M | 9.1% |
| United States | $191.1M | 4.1% |
| Italy | $177.3M | 3.8% |
| Indonesia | $172.4M | 3.7% |
| Germany | $167.0M | 3.6% |
| Mexico | $138.3M | 3% |
| Turkey | $116.6M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $83.4M | 1.8% |
| Russia | $74.7M | 1.6% |
| Brazil | $72.8M | 1.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.57 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $2.03 per kg and Saudi Arabia $1.23 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
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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 3901.30: Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers. HS 3901 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer?
South Korea exported $1.22 billion in 2024, 26% of the world total, followed by Taiwan (11%) and China (10%). In all, 97 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer?
China imported $1.12 billion in 2024, 24% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam (11%) and India (9%). The top three importers together take 44%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer?
It was worth $4.69 billion in 2024, about 2.99 million tonnes. That is an increase of 12% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $7.97 billion. 97 countries reported exports and 171 reported imports.
What is the average price of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.57 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $2.03 per kg and Saudi Arabia $1.23 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer?
The HS code for ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer is subheading 3901.30, 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 3901 page.
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