Plastic sausage casings trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in plastic sausage casings was worth $2.17 billion in 2024, about 143.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 21% since 2017, and down 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 | $2.17B | 143.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.22B | 145.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.12B | 152.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.99B | 156.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.92B | 157.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.81B | 161.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.82B | 156.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.79B | 151.4K t |
Top plastic sausage casings exporting countries
Exports are led by the Czech Republic (16%), Germany (13%) and Spain (12%). 115 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 42%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $348.1M | 16% |
| Germany | $282.7M | 13% |
| Spain | $269.6M | 12% |
| United States | $188.2M | 8.7% |
| China | $186.8M | 8.6% |
| Mexico | $132.4M | 6.1% |
| Serbia | $122.5M | 5.7% |
| Belgium | $93.9M | 4.3% |
| France | $80.2M | 3.7% |
| Brazil | $78.6M | 3.6% |
| Poland | $67.9M | 3.1% |
| Australia | $46.0M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (11%), the Czech Republic (11%) and Mexico (7%). 197 countries imported it, and the top three take 29% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $239.6M | 11% |
| Czech Republic | $236.5M | 11% |
| Mexico | $146.6M | 6.8% |
| Brazil | $120.0M | 5.5% |
| Germany | $81.2M | 3.7% |
| Indonesia | $80.9M | 3.7% |
| Thailand | $75.4M | 3.5% |
| Poland | $72.8M | 3.4% |
| Philippines | $64.8M | 3% |
| China | $49.2M | 2.3% |
| France | $47.1M | 2.2% |
| Italy | $43.7M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $15.12 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Czech Republic averaged $25.00 per kg and the United States $9.85 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 3917.10: Plastics: artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic materials. HS 3917 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most plastic sausage casings?
The Czech Republic exported $348.1 million in 2024, 16% of the world total, followed by Germany (13%) and Spain (12%). In all, 115 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most plastic sausage casings?
The United States imported $239.6 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of the Czech Republic (11%) and Mexico (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 plastic sausage casings?
It was worth $2.17 billion in 2024, about 143.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 21% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $2.22 billion. 115 countries reported exports and 197 reported imports.
What is the average price of plastic sausage casings per kg?
The world average declared value was about $15.12 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Czech Republic averaged $25.00 per kg and the United States $9.85 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 plastic sausage casings?
The HS code for plastic sausage casings is subheading 3917.10, 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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