Non-cellular plastic film trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in non-cellular plastic film was worth $17.67 billion in 2024, about 3.82 million tonnes. That is an increase of 22% 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 | $17.67B | 3.82M t |
| 2023 | $17.38B | 3.52M t |
| 2022 | $18.91B | 3.80M t |
| 2021 | $18.26B | 3.93M t |
| 2020 | $14.77B | 3.52M t |
| 2019 | $15.40B | 3.63M t |
| 2018 | $15.62B | 3.70M t |
| 2017 | $14.52B | 3.53M t |
Top non-cellular plastic film exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 13% of world exports, followed by China and the United States. The top three supply 35% between them, out of 176 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.31B | 13% |
| China | $2.27B | 13% |
| United States | $1.63B | 9.3% |
| Italy | $1.45B | 8.2% |
| Japan | $1.06B | 6% |
| France | $586.5M | 3.3% |
| Poland | $580.4M | 3.3% |
| South Korea | $557.5M | 3.2% |
| Austria | $543.1M | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $542.6M | 3.1% |
| India | $500.2M | 2.8% |
| Canada | $408.9M | 2.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 9% of world imports, ahead of Germany and France. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 21% across 223 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.53B | 8.7% |
| Germany | $1.25B | 7.1% |
| France | $933.6M | 5.3% |
| Mexico | $866.3M | 4.9% |
| China | $846.4M | 4.8% |
| Poland | $720.9M | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $681.0M | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $590.5M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $473.3M | 2.7% |
| Canada | $463.3M | 2.6% |
| Taiwan | $426.4M | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $424.7M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.63 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $27.37 per kg and China $2.63 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 3921.90: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, other than cellular. HS 3921 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most non-cellular plastic film?
Germany exported $2.31 billion in 2024, 13% of the world total, followed by China (13%) and the United States (9%). In all, 176 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most non-cellular plastic film?
The United States imported $1.53 billion in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of Germany (7%) and France (5%). The top three importers together take 21%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in non-cellular plastic film?
It was worth $17.67 billion in 2024, about 3.82 million tonnes. That is an increase of 22% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $18.91 billion. 176 countries reported exports and 223 reported imports.
What is the average price of non-cellular plastic film per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.63 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $27.37 per kg and China $2.63 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 non-cellular plastic film?
The HS code for non-cellular plastic film is subheading 3921.90, 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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