Polyvinyl butyral film imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $36.7 million of polyvinyl butyral film in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 7% on 2023. 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 | $36.7M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $34.4M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $24.5M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $22.5M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $21.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $27.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $25.2M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $22.6M | 4.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports polyvinyl butyral film from
The largest suppliers were Belgium (42%), Israel (32%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+859% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $15.6M | 42% |
| Israel | $11.9M | 32% |
| Germany | $5.4M | 15% |
| Taiwan | $2.6M | 7.1% |
| United States | $585K | 1.6% |
| China | $264K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $172K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $90K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $38K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $23K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.06 per kg, 22% above the world average of $5.81. 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.
Polyvinyl butyral film exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $587 thousand of polyvinyl butyral film in 2024 (109 tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (20%), Poland (15%), United States (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $118K | 20% |
| Poland | $89K | 15% |
| United States | $71K | 12% |
| Malaysia | $52K | 8.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $37K | 6.4% |
| France | $33K | 5.5% |
| Czech Republic | $26K | 4.4% |
| Brazil | $25K | 4.3% |
| Spain | $16K | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $14K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom polyvinyl butyral film imports (HS 3920.91): 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 3920.91: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of poly(vinyl butyral), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Common questions
What is the value of polyvinyl butyral film imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported polyvinyl butyral film worth $36.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 161 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyvinyl butyral film to the United Kingdom?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($15.6 million), followed by Israel (32%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 982% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyvinyl butyral film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.06 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $5.81 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyvinyl butyral film to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.6 million in 2017 to $36.7 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $26.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export polyvinyl butyral film?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $587 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Poland and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $36.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyvinyl butyral film?
The HS code for polyvinyl butyral film is subheading 3920.91. 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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