Cellular PVC foam sheet exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of cellular pvc foam sheet by the United States reached $328.0 million in 2024 (39.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 119 countries. That is 6% less 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $328.0M | 39.4K t |
| 2023 | $349.8M | 68.1K t |
| 2022 | $310.3M | 46.9K t |
| 2021 | $262.3M | 41.6K t |
| 2020 | $291.8M | 50.9K t |
| 2019 | $369.4M | 67.6K t |
| 2018 | $385.5M | 65.1K t |
| 2017 | $340.7M | 74.3K t |
Where the United States exports cellular pvc foam sheet to
One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 85% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $277.7M | 85% |
| Canada | $30.8M | 9.4% |
| Poland | $3.7M | 1.1% |
| Japan | $1.4M | 0.4% |
| China | $1.4M | 0.4% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 0.3% |
| Vietnam | $1.0M | 0.3% |
| Ireland | $1.0M | 0.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $820K | 0.3% |
| Australia | $609K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.33 per kg, 188% above the world average of $2.89. 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 PVC foam sheet imports to the United States
Imports of cellular pvc foam sheet by the United States reached $321.0 million in 2024 (88.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 209 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were China (20%), Costa Rica (12%), Japan (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 41%. Among the main suppliers, Israel grew fastest (+206% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $63.2M | 20% |
| Costa Rica | $39.3M | 12% |
| Japan | $29.4M | 9.2% |
| Israel | $28.1M | 8.7% |
| India | $27.5M | 8.6% |
| Canada | $25.9M | 8.1% |
| Colombia | $22.1M | 6.9% |
| Taiwan | $20.7M | 6.4% |
| Mexico | $10.8M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $10.6M | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States cellular pvc foam sheet exports (HS 3921.12): 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 3921.12: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of vinyl chloride, cellular.
Common questions
What is the value of cellular pvc foam sheet exported by the United States?
The United States exported cellular pvc foam sheet worth $328.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 119 countries worldwide, with 14% of world exports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy cellular pvc foam sheet from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 85% of the value ($277.7 million), followed by Canada (9%) and Poland (1%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 123 buyer countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 321% on the year.
What is the average export price of cellular pvc foam sheet per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.33 per kg in 2024, 188% above the world average of $2.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of cellular pvc foam sheet from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $340.7 million in 2017 to $328.0 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2018 at $385.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $329.7 million a year.
Does the United States also import cellular pvc foam sheet?
Yes. The United States imported $321.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Costa Rica and Japan. That compares with exports of $328.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for cellular pvc foam sheet?
The HS code for cellular pvc foam sheet is subheading 3921.12. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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