Polyurethane foam sheet trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in polyurethane foam sheet was worth $4.80 billion in 2024, about 938.0 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 | $4.80B | 938.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.92B | 922.6K t |
| 2022 | $5.43B | 1.00M t |
| 2021 | $5.36B | 996.9K t |
| 2020 | $3.91B | 838.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.11B | 895.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.17B | 828.9K t |
| 2017 | $3.96B | 826.3K t |
Top polyurethane foam sheet exporting countries
Exports are led by China (16%), the United States (14%) and Germany (12%). 139 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 42%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $764.7M | 16% |
| United States | $681.2M | 14% |
| Germany | $561.7M | 12% |
| Belgium | $288.5M | 6% |
| Netherlands | $200.1M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $189.3M | 4% |
| Austria | $183.0M | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $143.4M | 3% |
| Poland | $142.0M | 3% |
| Japan | $135.5M | 2.8% |
| Spain | $128.4M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $112.1M | 2.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Mexico is the biggest buyer with 9% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 22% across 213 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $436.4M | 9.1% |
| United States | $347.2M | 7.2% |
| Germany | $286.5M | 6% |
| Vietnam | $222.7M | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $222.1M | 4.6% |
| China | $193.8M | 4% |
| France | $177.3M | 3.7% |
| Poland | $167.8M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $148.4M | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $144.1M | 3% |
| Czech Republic | $130.2M | 2.7% |
| Canada | $124.3M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.11 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $15.68 per kg and Belgium $4.30 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 3921.13: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polyurethanes, cellular. HS 3921 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most polyurethane foam sheet?
China exported $764.7 million in 2024, 16% of the world total, followed by the United States (14%) and Germany (12%). In all, 139 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most polyurethane foam sheet?
Mexico imported $436.4 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of the United States (7%) and Germany (6%). The top three importers together take 22%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in polyurethane foam sheet?
It was worth $4.80 billion in 2024, about 938.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 21% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $5.43 billion. 139 countries reported exports and 213 reported imports.
What is the average price of polyurethane foam sheet per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.11 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $15.68 per kg and Belgium $4.30 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 polyurethane foam sheet?
The HS code for polyurethane foam sheet is subheading 3921.13, 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 3921 page.
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