Cellular plastic film imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $999.5 million of cellular plastic film in 2024 (81.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 215 countries. Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $999.5M | 81.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.07B | 84.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.08B | 77.8K t |
| 2021 | $835.6M | 69.6K t |
| 2020 | $724.3M | 58.9K t |
| 2019 | $739.4M | 48.8K t |
| 2018 | $542.7M | 41.0K t |
| 2017 | $445.7M | 33.0K t |
Where the United States imports cellular plastic film from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (24%), Ireland (20%), Canada (12%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $244.1M | 24% |
| Ireland | $199.5M | 20% |
| Canada | $121.7M | 12% |
| Japan | $86.0M | 8.6% |
| China | $82.1M | 8.2% |
| Germany | $65.2M | 6.5% |
| Poland | $64.6M | 6.5% |
| Mexico | $31.0M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $28.5M | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $18.1M | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.23 per kg, 52% above the world average of $8.07. 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.
Cellular plastic film exports from the United States
The United States exported $825.9 million of cellular plastic film in 2024 (86.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 141 countries. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (22%), Canada (20%), Japan (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest (+141% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $185.0M | 22% |
| Canada | $168.6M | 20% |
| Japan | $85.8M | 10% |
| China | $79.4M | 9.6% |
| Germany | $74.1M | 9% |
| United Kingdom | $67.7M | 8.2% |
| South Korea | $31.4M | 3.8% |
| Taiwan | $16.6M | 2% |
| Ireland | $13.9M | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $10.3M | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States cellular plastic film imports (HS 3921.19): 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 3921.19: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3921, cellular.
Common questions
What is the value of cellular plastic film imported by the United States?
The United States imported cellular plastic film worth $999.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 81.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 215 countries worldwide, with 16% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply cellular plastic film to the United States?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($244.1 million), followed by Ireland (20%) and Canada (12%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 75 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 92% on the year.
What is the average import price of cellular plastic film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.23 per kg in 2024, 52% above the world average of $8.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cellular plastic film to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $445.7 million in 2017 to $999.5 million in 2024, an increase of 124%. The peak was 2022 at $1.08 billion. Over 8 years the average was $803.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export cellular plastic film?
Yes. The United States exported $825.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Japan. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $173.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cellular plastic film?
The HS code for cellular plastic film is subheading 3921.19. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3921 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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