Self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) was worth $19.36 billion in 2024, about 2.80 million tonnes. That is an increase of 34% since 2017, and up 10% 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 | $19.36B | 2.80M t |
| 2023 | $17.65B | 2.47M t |
| 2022 | $18.64B | 2.60M t |
| 2021 | $18.53B | 2.60M t |
| 2020 | $15.01B | 2.17M t |
| 2019 | $15.02B | 2.14M t |
| 2018 | $15.37B | 2.31M t |
| 2017 | $14.42B | 2.04M t |
Top self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) exporting countries
Exports are led by China (22%), the United States (13%) and Japan (12%). 199 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 47%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.35B | 23% |
| United States | $2.52B | 13% |
| Japan | $2.29B | 12% |
| Germany | $1.92B | 9.9% |
| South Korea | $1.66B | 8.6% |
| Taiwan | $675.5M | 3.5% |
| Italy | $630.1M | 3.3% |
| France | $549.2M | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $520.7M | 2.7% |
| Luxembourg | $454.8M | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $399.3M | 2.1% |
| Poland | $378.7M | 2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (14%), the United States (6%) and Vietnam (6%). 224 countries imported it, and the top three take 26% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.63B | 14% |
| United States | $1.24B | 6.4% |
| Vietnam | $1.08B | 5.6% |
| Germany | $824.7M | 4.3% |
| Mexico | $802.0M | 4.1% |
| India | $658.8M | 3.4% |
| France | $576.2M | 3% |
| South Korea | $538.2M | 2.8% |
| Taiwan | $525.6M | 2.7% |
| Poland | $521.2M | 2.7% |
| Canada | $514.3M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $498.0M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $6.93 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $25.51 per kg and China $3.43 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 3919.90: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, other flat shapes thereof, self-adhesive, other than in rolls of a width not exceeding 20cm. HS 3919 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most self-adhesive plastic film (wide format)?
China exported $4.35 billion in 2024, 22% of the world total, followed by the United States (13%) and Japan (12%). In all, 199 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most self-adhesive plastic film (wide format)?
China imported $2.63 billion in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of the United States (6%) and Vietnam (6%). The top three importers together take 26%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in self-adhesive plastic film (wide format)?
It was worth $19.36 billion in 2024, about 2.80 million tonnes. That is an increase of 34% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 199 countries reported exports and 224 reported imports.
What is the average price of self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $6.93 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $25.51 per kg and China $3.43 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 self-adhesive plastic film (wide format)?
The HS code for self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) is subheading 3919.90, 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 3919 page.
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