Rigid PVC compounds imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $50.7 million of rigid pvc compounds in 2024 (31.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 166 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $66.6 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 | $50.7M | 31.3K t |
| 2023 | $49.9M | 25.5K t |
| 2022 | $66.6M | 34.1K t |
| 2021 | $46.2M | 25.8K t |
| 2020 | $29.0M | 21.4K t |
| 2019 | $28.7M | 19.8K t |
| 2018 | $28.9M | 19.0K t |
| 2017 | $21.4M | 15.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports rigid pvc compounds from
One supplier dominates: Belgium accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $26.3M | 52% |
| France | $8.6M | 17% |
| Netherlands | $5.8M | 12% |
| Mexico | $4.0M | 8% |
| Portugal | $1.4M | 2.7% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $548K | 1.1% |
| Ireland | $393K | 0.8% |
| Sweden | $265K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.62 per kg, close to the world average of $1.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rigid PVC compounds exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported rigid pvc compounds worth $35.4 million (32.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 89 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Ireland (43%), Netherlands (14%), Germany (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $15.2M | 43% |
| Netherlands | $5.1M | 14% |
| Germany | $5.0M | 14% |
| France | $1.8M | 5% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 4.6% |
| Belgium | $1.5M | 4.2% |
| Lithuania | $840K | 2.4% |
| Malaysia | $808K | 2.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $706K | 2% |
| United States | $470K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom rigid pvc compounds imports (HS 3904.21): 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 3904.21: Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: non-plasticised poly(vinyl chloride), in primary forms, mixed with other substances.
Common questions
What is the value of rigid pvc compounds imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported rigid pvc compounds worth $50.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 166 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply rigid pvc compounds to the United Kingdom?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($26.3 million), followed by France (17%) and the Netherlands (12%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 126% on the year.
What is the average import price of rigid pvc compounds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.62 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $1.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rigid pvc compounds to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.4 million in 2017 to $50.7 million in 2024, an increase of 138%. The peak was 2022 at $66.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $40.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export rigid pvc compounds?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $35.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the Netherlands and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $15.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for rigid pvc compounds?
The HS code for rigid pvc compounds is subheading 3904.21. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3904 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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