Expanded polystyrene film and sheet trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in expanded polystyrene film and sheet was worth $1.60 billion in 2024, about 489.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 22% since 2017, and down 3% 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 | $1.60B | 489.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.65B | 484.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.91B | 523.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.78B | 531.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.41B | 483.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.46B | 487.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.41B | 459.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.32B | 406.0K t |
Top expanded polystyrene film and sheet exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 18% of world exports, followed by China and the United States. The top three supply 35% between them, out of 124 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $294.5M | 18% |
| China | $148.6M | 9.3% |
| United States | $110.9M | 6.9% |
| Austria | $95.5M | 6% |
| Poland | $88.7M | 5.5% |
| Canada | $70.0M | 4.4% |
| Belgium | $66.4M | 4.1% |
| France | $61.5M | 3.8% |
| Italy | $51.1M | 3.2% |
| Spain | $41.8M | 2.6% |
| Serbia | $40.5M | 2.5% |
| Greece | $40.2M | 2.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Germany (9%), the United States (8%) and France (6%). 214 countries imported it, and the top three take 24% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $146.9M | 9.2% |
| United States | $133.7M | 8.4% |
| France | $97.9M | 6.1% |
| Poland | $75.9M | 4.7% |
| Canada | $74.2M | 4.6% |
| Austria | $61.5M | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $55.9M | 3.5% |
| Belgium | $51.9M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $51.1M | 3.2% |
| Switzerland | $49.0M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $44.1M | 2.8% |
| Croatia | $33.8M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.27 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $6.85 per kg and China $2.55 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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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 3921.11: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of styrene, cellular. HS 3921 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most expanded polystyrene film and sheet?
Germany exported $294.5 million in 2024, 18% of the world total, followed by China (9%) and the United States (7%). In all, 124 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most expanded polystyrene film and sheet?
Germany imported $146.9 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of the United States (8%) and France (6%). The top three importers together take 24%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in expanded polystyrene film and sheet?
It was worth $1.60 billion in 2024, about 489.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 22% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.91 billion. 124 countries reported exports and 214 reported imports.
What is the average price of expanded polystyrene film and sheet per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.27 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $6.85 per kg and China $2.55 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for expanded polystyrene film and sheet?
The HS code for expanded polystyrene film and sheet is subheading 3921.11, 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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