Non-cellular plastic film exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $1.63 billion of non-cellular plastic film in 2024 (191.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 176 countries for exports of this product. That is 5% more 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 | $1.63B | 191.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.56B | 182.8K t |
| 2022 | $1.57B | 205.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.43B | 210.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.15B | 194.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.33B | 202.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.28B | 202.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.22B | 204.4K t |
Where the United States exports non-cellular plastic film to
The largest buyer markets were Mexico (32%), Canada (18%), China (15%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $518.1M | 32% |
| Canada | $302.2M | 19% |
| China | $249.5M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $42.5M | 2.6% |
| Germany | $41.1M | 2.5% |
| France | $31.7M | 1.9% |
| Japan | $30.4M | 1.9% |
| India | $27.8M | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $25.1M | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $23.7M | 1.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.52 per kg, 84% above the world average of $4.63. 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.
Non-cellular plastic film imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported non-cellular plastic film worth $1.53 billion (279.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 223 countries. Most of the value came from Canada (25%), Germany (11%), China (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $376.0M | 25% |
| Germany | $176.1M | 12% |
| China | $133.6M | 8.7% |
| South Korea | $129.2M | 8.4% |
| Mexico | $126.5M | 8.3% |
| India | $86.4M | 5.6% |
| Italy | $63.0M | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $59.8M | 3.9% |
| Japan | $54.5M | 3.6% |
| France | $26.7M | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States non-cellular plastic film exports (HS 3921.90): 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 3921.90: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, other than cellular.
Common questions
What is the value of non-cellular plastic film exported by the United States?
The United States exported non-cellular plastic film worth $1.63 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 191.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 176 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy non-cellular plastic film from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($518.1 million), followed by Canada (18%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 152 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 47% on the year.
What is the average export price of non-cellular plastic film per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.52 per kg in 2024, 84% above the world average of $4.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of non-cellular plastic film from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.22 billion in 2017 to $1.63 billion in 2024, an increase of 34%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.40 billion a year.
Does the United States also import non-cellular plastic film?
Yes. The United States imported $1.53 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Germany and China. That compares with exports of $1.63 billion in the same year.
What is the HS code for non-cellular plastic film?
The HS code for non-cellular plastic film is subheading 3921.90. 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?
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