Unsaturated polyester film and sheet trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in unsaturated polyester film and sheet was worth $317.5 million in 2024, about 92.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 21% since 2017, and down 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 | $317.5M | 92.3K t |
| 2023 | $321.7M | 88.0K t |
| 2022 | $332.5M | 84.6K t |
| 2021 | $269.1M | 86.4K t |
| 2020 | $237.7M | 78.2K t |
| 2019 | $255.4M | 82.9K t |
| 2018 | $277.0M | 87.9K t |
| 2017 | $261.6M | 89.4K t |
Top unsaturated polyester film and sheet exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 32% of world exports, followed by Egypt and India. The top three supply 53% between them, out of 83 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $103.1M | 33% |
| Egypt | $33.5M | 11% |
| India | $30.6M | 9.6% |
| Spain | $30.2M | 9.5% |
| Italy | $28.0M | 8.8% |
| United States | $23.8M | 7.5% |
| South Korea | $10.5M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $7.3M | 2.3% |
| Austria | $6.9M | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $6.0M | 1.9% |
| Japan | $5.4M | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $3.3M | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Zambia is the biggest buyer with 10% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Mexico. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 24% across 168 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $31.5M | 9.9% |
| Germany | $23.2M | 7.3% |
| Mexico | $20.9M | 6.6% |
| South Korea | $19.3M | 6.1% |
| United States | $16.9M | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $16.3M | 5.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $11.3M | 3.6% |
| Belgium | $11.3M | 3.6% |
| France | $11.1M | 3.5% |
| Italy | $11.0M | 3.5% |
| Austria | $11.0M | 3.5% |
| India | $10.3M | 3.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.44 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $13.53 per kg and China $2.03 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 3920.63: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of unsaturated polyesters, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials. HS 3920 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most unsaturated polyester film and sheet?
China exported $103.1 million in 2024, 32% of the world total, followed by Egypt (11%) and India (10%). In all, 83 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most unsaturated polyester film and sheet?
Zambia imported $31.5 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of Germany (7%) and Mexico (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 unsaturated polyester film and sheet?
It was worth $317.5 million in 2024, about 92.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 21% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $332.5 million. 83 countries reported exports and 168 reported imports.
What is the average price of unsaturated polyester film and sheet per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.44 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $13.53 per kg and China $2.03 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for unsaturated polyester film and sheet?
The HS code for unsaturated polyester film and sheet is subheading 3920.63, 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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