Rigid PVC compounds trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in rigid pvc compounds was worth $993.0 million in 2024, about 688.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 15% since 2017, and down 11% 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 | $993.0M | 688.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.11B | 686.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.45B | 751.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.32B | 796.9K t |
| 2020 | $845.6M | 650.2K t |
| 2019 | $830.1M | 638.4K t |
| 2018 | $914.1M | 660.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.17B | 790.9K t |
Top rigid pvc compounds exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 18% of world exports, followed by the United States and Belgium. The top three supply 40% between them, out of 89 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $175.1M | 18% |
| United States | $125.4M | 13% |
| Belgium | $99.8M | 10% |
| China | $95.1M | 9.6% |
| Netherlands | $68.4M | 6.9% |
| France | $64.8M | 6.5% |
| Italy | $45.5M | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $35.4M | 3.6% |
| Thailand | $30.2M | 3.1% |
| Spain | $20.7M | 2.1% |
| Switzerland | $18.5M | 1.9% |
| Japan | $17.3M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Poland is the biggest buyer with 9% of world imports, ahead of France and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 24% across 166 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $85.3M | 8.6% |
| France | $78.4M | 7.9% |
| Germany | $71.7M | 7.2% |
| Canada | $64.9M | 6.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $54.2M | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $50.7M | 5.1% |
| Mexico | $47.9M | 4.8% |
| Belgium | $43.6M | 4.4% |
| Ireland | $40.3M | 4.1% |
| United States | $34.6M | 3.5% |
| India | $28.9M | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $19.8M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.44 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $1.86 per kg and the United Kingdom $1.11 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 Rigid PVC compounds (HS 3904.21) 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 3904.21: Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: non-plasticised poly(vinyl chloride), in primary forms, mixed with other substances. HS 3904 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most rigid pvc compounds?
Germany exported $175.1 million in 2024, 18% of the world total, followed by the United States (13%) and Belgium (10%). In all, 89 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most rigid pvc compounds?
Poland imported $85.3 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of France (8%) and Germany (7%). The top three importers together take 24%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in rigid pvc compounds?
It was worth $993.0 million in 2024, about 688.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 15% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.45 billion. 89 countries reported exports and 166 reported imports.
What is the average price of rigid pvc compounds per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.44 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $1.86 per kg and the United Kingdom $1.11 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 rigid pvc compounds?
The HS code for rigid pvc compounds is subheading 3904.21, 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 3904 page.
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