Cellular PVC foam sheet imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $58.0 million of cellular pvc foam sheet in 2024 (16.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 209 countries. Value fell 10% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $77.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58.0M | 16.4K t |
| 2023 | $64.5M | 15.5K t |
| 2022 | $77.0M | 18.2K t |
| 2021 | $69.4M | 14.6K t |
| 2020 | $51.4M | 12.5K t |
| 2019 | $56.8M | 14.6K t |
| 2018 | $65.8M | 16.1K t |
| 2017 | $61.9M | 15.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cellular pvc foam sheet from
The largest suppliers were Ireland (37%), China (14%), Germany (12%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+351% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $21.3M | 37% |
| China | $8.1M | 14% |
| Germany | $6.7M | 12% |
| Poland | $3.8M | 6.6% |
| Romania | $3.2M | 5.6% |
| India | $2.1M | 3.6% |
| Colombia | $1.6M | 2.8% |
| Sweden | $1.6M | 2.8% |
| Lithuania | $1.5M | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.54 per kg, 22% above the world average of $2.89. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cellular PVC foam sheet exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $23.0 million of cellular pvc foam sheet in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Italy (9%), France (9%), United States (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 26%. Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.1M | 9.1% |
| France | $2.0M | 8.9% |
| United States | $1.9M | 8.4% |
| Malaysia | $1.8M | 7.8% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 7% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 5.9% |
| Ireland | $1.3M | 5.7% |
| Portugal | $1.1M | 4.9% |
| Germany | $957K | 4.2% |
| Australia | $871K | 3.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cellular pvc foam sheet imports (HS 3921.12): 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 3921.12: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of vinyl chloride, cellular.
Common questions
What is the value of cellular pvc foam sheet imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cellular pvc foam sheet worth $58.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 209 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply cellular pvc foam sheet to the United Kingdom?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($21.3 million), followed by China (14%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 351% on the year.
What is the average import price of cellular pvc foam sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.54 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $2.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cellular pvc foam sheet to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $61.9 million in 2017 to $58.0 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2022 at $77.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $63.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cellular pvc foam sheet?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $23.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, France and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $35.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cellular pvc foam sheet?
The HS code for cellular pvc foam sheet is subheading 3921.12. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3921 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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