Saturated polyester resins trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in saturated polyester resins was worth $10.60 billion in 2024, about 3.49 million tonnes. That is an increase of 19% since 2017, and up 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 | $10.60B | 3.49M t |
| 2023 | $10.45B | 3.17M t |
| 2022 | $12.61B | 3.51M t |
| 2021 | $11.87B | 3.65M t |
| 2020 | $8.37B | 3.08M t |
| 2019 | $8.89B | 3.15M t |
| 2018 | $9.72B | 3.25M t |
| 2017 | $8.92B | 3.11M t |
Top saturated polyester resins exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 14% of world exports, followed by Germany and China. The top three supply 40% between them, out of 136 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.44B | 14% |
| Germany | $1.39B | 13% |
| China | $1.37B | 13% |
| Italy | $796.4M | 7.5% |
| Taiwan | $738.4M | 7% |
| Japan | $612.7M | 5.8% |
| South Korea | $559.3M | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | $515.1M | 4.9% |
| Spain | $364.7M | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $278.5M | 2.6% |
| Malaysia | $253.9M | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $240.9M | 2.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (12%), Germany (9%) and the United States (6%). 195 countries imported it, and the top three take 27% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.32B | 13% |
| Germany | $909.9M | 8.6% |
| United States | $664.1M | 6.3% |
| Mexico | $527.4M | 5% |
| France | $470.8M | 4.4% |
| Italy | $426.6M | 4% |
| Belgium | $380.6M | 3.6% |
| Japan | $339.8M | 3.2% |
| Vietnam | $330.6M | 3.1% |
| Spain | $302.8M | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $302.6M | 2.9% |
| Poland | $296.8M | 2.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.04 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $5.69 per kg and China $1.82 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 3907.99: Polyesters: n.e.c. in heading no. 3907, saturated, in primary forms. HS 3907 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most saturated polyester resins?
The United States exported $1.44 billion in 2024, 14% of the world total, followed by Germany (13%) and China (13%). In all, 136 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most saturated polyester resins?
China imported $1.32 billion in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of Germany (9%) and the United States (6%). The top three importers together take 27%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in saturated polyester resins?
It was worth $10.60 billion in 2024, about 3.49 million tonnes. That is an increase of 19% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $12.61 billion. 136 countries reported exports and 195 reported imports.
What is the average price of saturated polyester resins per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.04 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $5.69 per kg and China $1.82 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 saturated polyester resins?
The HS code for saturated polyester resins is subheading 3907.99, 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 3907 page.
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