Cellulose acetate film and sheet imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cellulose acetate film and sheet by the United States reached $27.3 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 162 countries for imports of this product. That is 18% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $36.7 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 | $27.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $23.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $36.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $30.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $21.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $19.9M | 968 t |
| 2018 | $17.9M | 954 t |
| 2017 | $21.3M | 1.5K t |
Where the United States imports cellulose acetate film and sheet from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (36%), Japan (19%), Germany (19%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $9.7M | 36% |
| Japan | $5.2M | 19% |
| Germany | $5.1M | 19% |
| Taiwan | $3.4M | 13% |
| Thailand | $2.6M | 9.5% |
| China | $554K | 2% |
| Italy | $334K | 1.2% |
| Canada | $195K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $35K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $21K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.70 per kg, 41% below the world average of $19.94, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cellulose acetate film and sheet exports from the United States
The United States exported $3.2 million of cellulose acetate film and sheet in 2024 (248 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 67 countries. Most of it went to Canada (35%), Mexico (14%), India (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+900% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.1M | 35% |
| Mexico | $460K | 14% |
| India | $316K | 9.8% |
| Netherlands | $239K | 7.4% |
| Germany | $196K | 6% |
| China | $178K | 5.5% |
| Australia | $102K | 3.2% |
| Israel | $89K | 2.8% |
| Dominican Republic | $87K | 2.7% |
| Poland | $77K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States cellulose acetate film and sheet imports (HS 3920.73): 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 3920.73: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of cellulose acetate, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Common questions
What is the value of cellulose acetate film and sheet imported by the United States?
The United States imported cellulose acetate film and sheet worth $27.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 162 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply cellulose acetate film and sheet to the United States?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($9.7 million), followed by Japan (19%) and Germany (19%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 112% on the year.
What is the average import price of cellulose acetate film and sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.70 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $19.94 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cellulose acetate film and sheet to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.3 million in 2017 to $27.3 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2022 at $36.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export cellulose acetate film and sheet?
Yes. The United States exported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and India. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $24.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cellulose acetate film and sheet?
The HS code for cellulose acetate film and sheet is subheading 3920.73. 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?
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