Cellulose acetate film and sheet exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of cellulose acetate film and sheet by the United Kingdom reached $23.6 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 67 countries. Value rose 23% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $19.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $20.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $20.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $13.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $10.9M | 853 t |
| 2018 | $11.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $11.0M | 1.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports cellulose acetate film and sheet to
Most of it went to United States (41%), China (18%), Italy (14%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+153% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $9.7M | 41% |
| China | $4.4M | 19% |
| Italy | $3.2M | 14% |
| France | $1.5M | 6.3% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 5% |
| Canada | $1.0M | 4.3% |
| Sweden | $670K | 2.8% |
| Poland | $415K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $343K | 1.5% |
| Finland | $144K | 0.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.32 per kg, 28% below the world average of $19.94, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cellulose acetate film and sheet imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $6.8 million of cellulose acetate film and sheet in 2024 (216 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 162 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were Germany (30%), China (27%), Netherlands (18%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.0M | 30% |
| China | $1.9M | 27% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 18% |
| Japan | $1.2M | 18% |
| Italy | $319K | 4.7% |
| India | $114K | 1.7% |
| United States | $19K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $7K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $7K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $6K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cellulose acetate film and sheet exports (HS 3920.73): 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 3920.73: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of cellulose acetate, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Common questions
What is the value of cellulose acetate film and sheet exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported cellulose acetate film and sheet worth $23.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 67 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy cellulose acetate film and sheet from the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($9.7 million), followed by China (18%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 41 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 153% on the year.
What is the average export price of cellulose acetate film and sheet per kg?
The average declared export value was about $14.32 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $19.94 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of cellulose acetate film and sheet from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $11.0 million in 2017 to $23.6 million in 2024, an increase of 113%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $16.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import cellulose acetate film and sheet?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $6.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, China and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $16.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cellulose acetate film and sheet?
The HS code for cellulose acetate film and sheet is subheading 3920.73. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3920 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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