Polyvinyl butyral film trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in polyvinyl butyral film was worth $1.77 billion in 2024, about 305.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 2% since 2017, and up 3% 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 | $1.77B | 305.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.73B | 272.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.66B | 275.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.62B | 288.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.37B | 244.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.67B | 299.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.84B | 311.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.74B | 307.0K t |
Top polyvinyl butyral film exporting countries
Belgium is the largest exporter with 22% of world exports, followed by China and Germany. The top three supply 54% between them, out of 84 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $391.1M | 22% |
| China | $282.1M | 16% |
| Germany | $276.1M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $201.7M | 11% |
| Mexico | $126.3M | 7.1% |
| United States | $104.2M | 5.9% |
| South Korea | $102.5M | 5.8% |
| Japan | $88.1M | 5% |
| Taiwan | $64.4M | 3.6% |
| Thailand | $28.8M | 1.6% |
| Israel | $22.8M | 1.3% |
| Czech Republic | $21.8M | 1.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 12% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Poland. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 25% across 161 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $207.3M | 12% |
| United States | $134.2M | 7.6% |
| Poland | $103.9M | 5.9% |
| Italy | $95.0M | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $83.3M | 4.7% |
| Germany | $81.2M | 4.6% |
| France | $76.0M | 4.3% |
| Mexico | $68.7M | 3.9% |
| India | $62.6M | 3.5% |
| Brazil | $60.5M | 3.4% |
| Czech Republic | $59.6M | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $52.2M | 2.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.81 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $8.91 per kg and China $3.95 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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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 3920.91: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of poly(vinyl butyral), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials. HS 3920 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most polyvinyl butyral film?
Belgium exported $391.1 million in 2024, 22% of the world total, followed by China (16%) and Germany (16%). In all, 84 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most polyvinyl butyral film?
China imported $207.3 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of the United States (8%) and Poland (6%). 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 polyvinyl butyral film?
It was worth $1.77 billion in 2024, about 305.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 2% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $1.84 billion. 84 countries reported exports and 161 reported imports.
What is the average price of polyvinyl butyral film per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.81 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $8.91 per kg and China $3.95 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 polyvinyl butyral film?
The HS code for polyvinyl butyral film is subheading 3920.91, 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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