Polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $57.2 million of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes in 2024 (21.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 222 countries for imports of this product. That is 4% more than in 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 | $57.2M | 21.6K t |
| 2023 | $54.8M | 18.8K t |
| 2022 | $61.3M | 22.0K t |
| 2021 | $47.0M | 18.6K t |
| 2020 | $40.3M | 20.0K t |
| 2019 | $44.7M | 20.4K t |
| 2018 | $44.3M | 27.3K t |
| 2017 | $40.3M | 20.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes from
The largest suppliers were Ireland (31%), Netherlands (11%), United States (11%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $17.8M | 31% |
| Netherlands | $6.4M | 11% |
| United States | $6.2M | 11% |
| China | $5.8M | 10% |
| France | $5.1M | 8.9% |
| Germany | $4.7M | 8.3% |
| Italy | $3.5M | 6.1% |
| India | $1.5M | 2.7% |
| Hungary | $1.3M | 2.2% |
| Israel | $916K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.65 per kg, close to the world average of $2.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $23.3 million of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Ireland (37%), United Arab Emirates (15%), Kuwait (12%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $8.6M | 37% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.6M | 16% |
| Kuwait | $2.7M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $910K | 3.9% |
| Sweden | $829K | 3.6% |
| United States | $639K | 2.8% |
| Iraq | $528K | 2.3% |
| India | $479K | 2.1% |
| Norway | $478K | 2.1% |
| France | $469K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes imports (HS 3917.23): 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 3917.23: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of vinyl chloride.
Common questions
What is the value of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes worth $57.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 222 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes to the United Kingdom?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($17.8 million), followed by the Netherlands (11%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 41% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.65 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $2.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $40.3 million in 2017 to $57.2 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. The peak was 2022 at $61.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $48.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $23.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $33.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes?
The HS code for polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes is subheading 3917.23. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for the United Kingdom reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
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