Expanded polystyrene film and sheet imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $133.7 million of expanded polystyrene film and sheet in 2024 (25.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 214 countries for imports of this product. That is 49% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $133.7M | 25.5K t |
| 2023 | $89.9M | 20.6K t |
| 2022 | $91.3M | 18.9K t |
| 2021 | $73.8M | 17.1K t |
| 2020 | $80.2M | 14.9K t |
| 2019 | $66.3M | 17.8K t |
| 2018 | $54.7M | 20.0K t |
| 2017 | $52.1M | 15.4K t |
Where the United States imports expanded polystyrene film and sheet from
The largest suppliers were Canada (49%), Mexico (18%), Germany (12%). Among the main suppliers, Malta grew fastest (+324% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $65.3M | 49% |
| Mexico | $24.5M | 18% |
| Germany | $16.7M | 13% |
| China | $7.5M | 5.6% |
| Italy | $4.5M | 3.4% |
| Malta | $4.1M | 3.1% |
| Greece | $2.0M | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $1.8M | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $1.3M | 1% |
| France | $1.1M | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.25 per kg, 61% above the world average of $3.27. 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.
Expanded polystyrene film and sheet exports from the United States
Exports of expanded polystyrene film and sheet by the United States reached $110.9 million in 2024 (16.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 124 countries. Canada alone took 58% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $64.8M | 58% |
| Mexico | $25.9M | 23% |
| Dominican Republic | $3.3M | 2.9% |
| China | $2.5M | 2.3% |
| Indonesia | $1.6M | 1.5% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 1.3% |
| Cambodia | $1.2M | 1.1% |
| Philippines | $877K | 0.8% |
| Australia | $676K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States expanded polystyrene film and sheet imports (HS 3921.11): 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 3921.11: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of styrene, cellular.
Common questions
What is the value of expanded polystyrene film and sheet imported by the United States?
The United States imported expanded polystyrene film and sheet worth $133.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 214 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply expanded polystyrene film and sheet to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($65.3 million), followed by Mexico (18%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. Malta grew fastest among the top ten, up 324% on the year.
What is the average import price of expanded polystyrene film and sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.25 per kg in 2024, 61% above the world average of $3.27 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of expanded polystyrene film and sheet to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $52.1 million in 2017 to $133.7 million in 2024, an increase of 156%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $80.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export expanded polystyrene film and sheet?
Yes. The United States exported $110.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and the Dominican Republic. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $22.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for expanded polystyrene film and sheet?
The HS code for expanded polystyrene film and sheet is subheading 3921.11. 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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