Plastic building materials (other) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic building materials (other) by the United States reached $1.23 billion in 2024 (204.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 225 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $1.23B | 204.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.20B | 274.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.17B | 272.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.08B | 207.8K t |
| 2020 | $883.0M | 246.6K t |
| 2019 | $793.1M | 170.4K t |
| 2018 | $804.1M | 165.2K t |
| 2017 | $728.0M | 152.5K t |
Where the United States imports plastic building materials (other) from
Canada alone supplied 50% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $620.5M | 50% |
| China | $243.0M | 20% |
| Mexico | $160.8M | 13% |
| Germany | $42.7M | 3.5% |
| India | $27.1M | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $24.9M | 2% |
| Vietnam | $15.7M | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $13.6M | 1.1% |
| Poland | $11.1M | 0.9% |
| Taiwan | $10.3M | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.03 per kg, 86% above the world average of $3.24. 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.
Plastic building materials (other) exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported plastic building materials (other) worth $368.4 million (65.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 179 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $196.6M | 53% |
| Mexico | $45.3M | 12% |
| Australia | $17.4M | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | $16.1M | 4.4% |
| Indonesia | $6.5M | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $5.6M | 1.5% |
| Bahamas | $5.5M | 1.5% |
| Cayman Isds | $4.4M | 1.2% |
| Dominican Republic | $4.0M | 1.1% |
| Colombia | $3.6M | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States plastic building materials (other) imports (HS 3925.90): 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 3925.90: Plastics: builders' ware, n.e.c. or included in heading no. 3925.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic building materials (other) imported by the United States?
The United States imported plastic building materials (other) worth $1.23 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 204.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 225 countries worldwide, with 15% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic building materials (other) to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($620.5 million), followed by China (20%) and Mexico (13%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 79 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 54% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic building materials (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.03 per kg in 2024, 86% above the world average of $3.24 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic building materials (other) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $728.0 million in 2017 to $1.23 billion in 2024, an increase of 69%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $986.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export plastic building materials (other)?
Yes. The United States exported $368.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Australia. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $865.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic building materials (other)?
The HS code for plastic building materials (other) is subheading 3925.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3925 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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