Plastic building materials (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in plastic building materials (other) was worth $8.06 billion in 2024, about 2.49 million tonnes. That is an increase of 46% since 2017, and up 7% 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 | $8.06B | 2.49M t |
| 2023 | $7.51B | 2.06M t |
| 2022 | $7.60B | 2.03M t |
| 2021 | $7.84B | 2.12M t |
| 2020 | $6.17B | 1.93M t |
| 2019 | $6.01B | 1.84M t |
| 2018 | $5.98B | 1.74M t |
| 2017 | $5.53B | 1.76M t |
Top plastic building materials (other) exporting countries
Exports are led by China (27%), Germany (13%) and Canada (8%). 179 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 48%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.16B | 27% |
| Germany | $1.06B | 13% |
| Canada | $635.0M | 7.9% |
| Poland | $451.2M | 5.6% |
| United States | $368.4M | 4.6% |
| Italy | $365.6M | 4.5% |
| France | $228.4M | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $226.9M | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $206.8M | 2.6% |
| Mexico | $197.4M | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $191.7M | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $188.3M | 2.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (15%), France (7%) and Germany (6%). 225 countries imported it, and the top three take 28% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.23B | 15% |
| France | $547.3M | 6.8% |
| Germany | $494.8M | 6.1% |
| United Kingdom | $346.2M | 4.3% |
| Canada | $286.1M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $258.7M | 3.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $244.2M | 3% |
| Poland | $193.2M | 2.4% |
| Austria | $184.7M | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $182.4M | 2.3% |
| Italy | $176.9M | 2.2% |
| Spain | $164.2M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.24 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $7.34 per kg and China $1.66 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 3925.90: Plastics: builders' ware, n.e.c. or included in heading no. 3925. HS 3925 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most plastic building materials (other)?
China exported $2.16 billion in 2024, 27% of the world total, followed by Germany (13%) and Canada (8%). In all, 179 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most plastic building materials (other)?
The United States imported $1.23 billion in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of France (7%) and Germany (6%). The top three importers together take 28%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in plastic building materials (other)?
It was worth $8.06 billion in 2024, about 2.49 million tonnes. That is an increase of 46% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 179 countries reported exports and 225 reported imports.
What is the average price of plastic building materials (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.24 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $7.34 per kg and China $1.66 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for plastic building materials (other)?
The HS code for plastic building materials (other) is subheading 3925.90, 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 3925 page.
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