Plastic and rubber extruders trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in plastic and rubber extruders was worth $3.68 billion in 2024, about 208.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 16% since 2017, and down 5% 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 | $3.68B | 208.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.88B | 182.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.40B | 180.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.24B | 191.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.88B | 154.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.85B | 192.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.18B | 176.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.18B | 161.4K t |
Top plastic and rubber extruders exporting countries
Exports are led by China (27%), Germany (24%) and Japan (12%). 113 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 62%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $977.9M | 27% |
| Germany | $865.7M | 24% |
| Japan | $448.3M | 12% |
| Italy | $368.9M | 10% |
| Austria | $299.1M | 8.1% |
| United States | $116.3M | 3.2% |
| Taiwan | $98.6M | 2.7% |
| India | $82.1M | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $80.1M | 2.2% |
| Switzerland | $62.8M | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $46.0M | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $36.6M | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (18%), the United States (8%) and India (5%). 179 countries imported it, and the top three take 31% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $656.1M | 18% |
| United States | $285.1M | 7.7% |
| India | $191.6M | 5.2% |
| Mexico | $176.3M | 4.8% |
| Vietnam | $142.6M | 3.9% |
| Turkey | $135.2M | 3.7% |
| Russia | $133.8M | 3.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $106.3M | 2.9% |
| Brazil | $105.1M | 2.9% |
| Indonesia | $95.3M | 2.6% |
| Thailand | $91.5M | 2.5% |
| France | $77.9M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $17.64 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $34.88 per kg and China $9.04 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 8477.20: Machinery: extruders, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials. HS 8477 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most plastic and rubber extruders?
China exported $977.9 million in 2024, 27% of the world total, followed by Germany (24%) and Japan (12%). In all, 113 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most plastic and rubber extruders?
China imported $656.1 million in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of the United States (8%) and India (5%). The top three importers together take 31%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in plastic and rubber extruders?
It was worth $3.68 billion in 2024, about 208.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 16% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $3.88 billion. 113 countries reported exports and 179 reported imports.
What is the average price of plastic and rubber extruders per kg?
The world average declared value was about $17.64 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $34.88 per kg and China $9.04 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 plastic and rubber extruders?
The HS code for plastic and rubber extruders is subheading 8477.20, in chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8477 page.
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