Polystyrene film and sheet trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in polystyrene film and sheet was worth $2.24 billion in 2024, about 652.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 1% since 2017, and down 1% 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 | $2.24B | 652.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.27B | 626.8K t |
| 2022 | $2.67B | 703.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.71B | 769.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.09B | 724.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.20B | 736.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.39B | 695.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.25B | 714.8K t |
Top polystyrene film and sheet exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (17%), China (10%) and Austria (8%). 117 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 35%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $380.8M | 17% |
| China | $225.4M | 10% |
| Austria | $175.7M | 7.9% |
| Portugal | $140.0M | 6.3% |
| Japan | $138.2M | 6.2% |
| Turkey | $134.8M | 6% |
| Belgium | $128.0M | 5.7% |
| Italy | $110.5M | 5% |
| United States | $108.4M | 4.9% |
| Mexico | $107.1M | 4.8% |
| France | $84.2M | 3.8% |
| Czech Republic | $76.6M | 3.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are France (10%), the United States (8%) and Germany (7%). 196 countries imported it, and the top three take 25% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $233.3M | 10% |
| United States | $174.3M | 7.8% |
| Germany | $161.0M | 7.2% |
| Poland | $139.5M | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | $101.5M | 4.5% |
| China | $87.2M | 3.9% |
| Spain | $86.0M | 3.9% |
| Canada | $75.6M | 3.4% |
| Italy | $71.2M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $69.5M | 3.1% |
| Czech Republic | $65.1M | 2.9% |
| Austria | $56.0M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.43 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $9.08 per kg and China $1.95 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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The shipment records behind Polystyrene film and sheet (HS 3920.30) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 3920.30: Plastics: of polymers of styrene, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials. HS 3920 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most polystyrene film and sheet?
Germany exported $380.8 million in 2024, 17% of the world total, followed by China (10%) and Austria (8%). In all, 117 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most polystyrene film and sheet?
France imported $233.3 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of the United States (8%) and Germany (7%). The top three importers together take 25%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in polystyrene film and sheet?
It was worth $2.24 billion in 2024, about 652.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 1% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $2.71 billion. 117 countries reported exports and 196 reported imports.
What is the average price of polystyrene film and sheet per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.43 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $9.08 per kg and China $1.95 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 polystyrene film and sheet?
The HS code for polystyrene film and sheet is subheading 3920.30, 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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