Flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $1.23 billion of flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) in 2024 (91.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 165 countries. Value rose 4% on 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 | $1.23B | 91.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.19B | 73.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.12B | 89.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.04B | 106.7K t |
| 2020 | $861.7M | 81.6K t |
| 2019 | $928.1M | 91.6K t |
| 2018 | $907.9M | 87.6K t |
| 2017 | $872.1M | 104.2K t |
Where the United States exports flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) to
One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 50% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $618.2M | 50% |
| Costa Rica | $118.4M | 9.6% |
| Ireland | $98.0M | 7.9% |
| Canada | $77.7M | 6.3% |
| China | $59.6M | 4.8% |
| Singapore | $32.4M | 2.6% |
| Germany | $25.1M | 2% |
| France | $17.7M | 1.4% |
| Japan | $14.5M | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $13.5M | 1.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.44 per kg, 80% above the world average of $7.45. 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.
Flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) worth $583.3 million (81.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 220 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were Mexico (21%), Canada (15%), China (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+109% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $124.3M | 21% |
| Canada | $87.7M | 15% |
| China | $77.0M | 13% |
| Germany | $41.7M | 7.1% |
| South Korea | $31.5M | 5.4% |
| Vietnam | $31.3M | 5.4% |
| Japan | $28.5M | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $17.7M | 3% |
| Spain | $14.3M | 2.4% |
| Taiwan | $13.8M | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) exports (HS 3917.32): 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 3917.32: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, other than those of item no. 3917.31, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, without fittings.
Common questions
What is the value of flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) exported by the United States?
The United States exported flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) worth $1.23 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 91.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 165 countries worldwide, with 21% of world exports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 50% of the value ($618.2 million), followed by Costa Rica (10%) and Ireland (8%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 152 buyer countries in total. Costa Rica grew fastest among the top ten, up 30% on the year.
What is the average export price of flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $13.44 per kg in 2024, 80% above the world average of $7.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $872.1 million in 2017 to $1.23 billion in 2024, an increase of 42%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.02 billion a year.
Does the United States also import flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced)?
Yes. The United States imported $583.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Mexico, Canada and China. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $651.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced)?
The HS code for flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) is subheading 3917.32. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for the United States reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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