Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer by the United States reached $389.2 million in 2024 (213.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 97 countries for exports of this product. That is 11% 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 | $389.2M | 213.4K t |
| 2023 | $439.4M | 217.9K t |
| 2022 | $453.4M | 159.1K t |
| 2021 | $396.8M | 181.6K t |
| 2020 | $329.2M | 185.8K t |
| 2019 | $457.1M | 207.1K t |
| 2018 | $400.6M | 204.6K t |
| 2017 | $382.9M | 204.7K t |
Where the United States exports ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer to
The largest buyer markets were Mexico (25%), China (15%), Brazil (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+162% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $98.8M | 25% |
| China | $57.8M | 15% |
| Brazil | $31.6M | 8.1% |
| Canada | $30.2M | 7.8% |
| India | $28.3M | 7.3% |
| Malaysia | $18.8M | 4.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $16.3M | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $14.0M | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $8.5M | 2.2% |
| Nigeria | $6.9M | 1.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.82 per kg, close to the world average of $1.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer worth $191.1 million (87.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 171 countries for imports of this product. Canada alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $131.3M | 69% |
| Germany | $17.0M | 8.9% |
| South Korea | $16.0M | 8.4% |
| United Kingdom | $8.3M | 4.3% |
| Taiwan | $5.8M | 3% |
| China | $2.3M | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $1.6M | 0.8% |
| Brazil | $1.5M | 0.8% |
| France | $1.4M | 0.7% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer exports (HS 3901.30): 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 3901.30: Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers.
Common questions
What is the value of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer exported by the United States?
The United States exported ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer worth $389.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 213.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 97 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($98.8 million), followed by China (15%) and Brazil (8%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 93 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 162% on the year.
What is the average export price of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.82 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $1.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $382.9 million in 2017 to $389.2 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2019 at $457.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $406.1 million a year.
Does the United States also import ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer?
Yes. The United States imported $191.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Germany and South Korea. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $198.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer?
The HS code for ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer is subheading 3901.30. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3901 page.
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