Polyester film and sheet (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in polyester film and sheet (other) was worth $1.27 billion in 2024, about 324.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 3% since 2017, and up 0% 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 | $1.27B | 324.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.27B | 290.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.49B | 333.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.34B | 300.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.20B | 278.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.29B | 286.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.31B | 292.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.31B | 285.6K t |
Top polyester film and sheet (other) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 28% of world exports, followed by India and the United States. The top three supply 48% between them, out of 111 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $355.7M | 28% |
| India | $131.8M | 10% |
| United States | $118.7M | 9.4% |
| Germany | $107.7M | 8.5% |
| Japan | $106.8M | 8.4% |
| Taiwan | $62.2M | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $43.8M | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $34.9M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $34.0M | 2.7% |
| Poland | $34.0M | 2.7% |
| France | $22.4M | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $22.1M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 10% of world imports, ahead of China and India. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 20% across 200 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $123.2M | 9.7% |
| China | $83.4M | 6.6% |
| India | $52.7M | 4.2% |
| Vietnam | $49.6M | 3.9% |
| France | $49.6M | 3.9% |
| Russia | $48.7M | 3.8% |
| Germany | $46.5M | 3.7% |
| Indonesia | $41.6M | 3.3% |
| Mexico | $39.8M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $39.4M | 3.1% |
| Taiwan | $39.2M | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $34.1M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.91 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $9.45 per kg and India $3.03 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 3920.69: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polyesters n.e.c. in heading no. 3920, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials. HS 3920 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most polyester film and sheet (other)?
China exported $355.7 million in 2024, 28% of the world total, followed by India (10%) and the United States (9%). In all, 111 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most polyester film and sheet (other)?
The United States imported $123.2 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of China (7%) and India (4%). The top three importers together take 20%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in polyester film and sheet (other)?
It was worth $1.27 billion in 2024, about 324.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 3% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.49 billion. 111 countries reported exports and 200 reported imports.
What is the average price of polyester film and sheet (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.91 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $9.45 per kg and India $3.03 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 polyester film and sheet (other)?
The HS code for polyester film and sheet (other) is subheading 3920.69, 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 3920 page.
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