Flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) was worth $5.75 billion in 2024, about 771.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 39% 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 | $5.75B | 771.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.66B | 693.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.78B | 747.6K t |
| 2021 | $5.51B | 780.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.42B | 648.9K t |
| 2019 | $4.52B | 661.5K t |
| 2018 | $4.48B | 632.9K t |
| 2017 | $4.15B | 642.0K t |
Top flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 21% of world exports, followed by Germany and China. The top three supply 47% between them, out of 165 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.23B | 22% |
| Germany | $898.3M | 16% |
| China | $560.8M | 9.8% |
| Italy | $312.4M | 5.4% |
| France | $237.3M | 4.1% |
| Japan | $228.0M | 4% |
| Czech Republic | $209.0M | 3.6% |
| Mexico | $173.9M | 3% |
| Poland | $164.1M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $135.5M | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $119.1M | 2.1% |
| Sweden | $101.3M | 1.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Mexico (13%), the United States (10%) and Germany (7%). 220 countries imported it, and the top three take 29% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $720.7M | 13% |
| United States | $583.3M | 10% |
| Germany | $374.2M | 6.5% |
| China | $315.4M | 5.5% |
| Poland | $226.0M | 3.9% |
| France | $213.0M | 3.7% |
| Costa Rica | $138.7M | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $134.8M | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $127.6M | 2.2% |
| Ireland | $127.1M | 2.2% |
| Canada | $122.7M | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $119.3M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $7.45 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $35.00 per kg and China $4.50 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 3917.32: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, other than those of item no. 3917.31, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, without fittings. HS 3917 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced)?
The United States exported $1.23 billion in 2024, 21% of the world total, followed by Germany (16%) and China (10%). In all, 165 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced)?
Mexico imported $720.7 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of the United States (10%) and Germany (7%). The top three importers together take 29%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced)?
It was worth $5.75 billion in 2024, about 771.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 39% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $5.78 billion. 165 countries reported exports and 220 reported imports.
What is the average price of flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $7.45 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $35.00 per kg and China $4.50 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 flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced)?
The HS code for flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) is subheading 3917.32, 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 3917 page.
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