Polyamide film and sheet imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported polyamide film and sheet worth $23.6 million (4.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $23.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $23.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $24.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $23.4M | 5.5K t |
| 2020 | $22.2M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $23.4M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $25.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $28.5M | 5.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports polyamide film and sheet from
Most of the value came from Germany (30%), Finland (15%), United States (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $7.0M | 30% |
| Finland | $3.6M | 15% |
| United States | $2.4M | 10% |
| China | $2.4M | 10% |
| Luxembourg | $2.2M | 9.3% |
| Portugal | $2.0M | 8.5% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 6% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 4.6% |
| Belgium | $329K | 1.4% |
| Poland | $291K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.82 per kg, 34% above the world average of $4.34. 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.
Polyamide film and sheet exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported polyamide film and sheet worth $7.7 million (515 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Germany (17%), United States (14%), Brazil (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.3M | 17% |
| United States | $1.1M | 14% |
| Brazil | $833K | 11% |
| Luxembourg | $625K | 8.1% |
| Malaysia | $543K | 7.1% |
| Netherlands | $448K | 5.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $366K | 4.8% |
| Ireland | $300K | 3.9% |
| Turkey | $283K | 3.7% |
| Spain | $273K | 3.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom polyamide film and sheet imports (HS 3920.92): 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 3920.92: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polyamides, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Common questions
What is the value of polyamide film and sheet imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported polyamide film and sheet worth $23.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 174 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyamide film and sheet to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by Finland (15%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 208% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyamide film and sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.82 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $4.34 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyamide film and sheet to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28.5 million in 2017 to $23.6 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2017 at $28.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export polyamide film and sheet?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $7.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the United States and Brazil. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $15.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyamide film and sheet?
The HS code for polyamide film and sheet is subheading 3920.92. 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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