Plastic household articles imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $3.48 billion of plastic household articles in 2024 (648.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 225 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 7% on 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 | $3.48B | 648.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.25B | 534.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.66B | 844.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.61B | 648.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.85B | 705.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.71B | 544.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.49B | 478.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.30B | 477.3K t |
Where the United States imports plastic household articles from
China alone supplied 78% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.70B | 78% |
| Mexico | $272.8M | 7.8% |
| Canada | $118.4M | 3.4% |
| Vietnam | $95.8M | 2.8% |
| Taiwan | $53.2M | 1.5% |
| Israel | $36.1M | 1% |
| South Korea | $24.7M | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $20.9M | 0.6% |
| Germany | $20.7M | 0.6% |
| India | $19.9M | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.37 per kg, close to the world average of $4.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic household articles exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported plastic household articles worth $445.9 million (92.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 204 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Canada (33%), Mexico (10%), Ghana (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, Liberia grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $147.4M | 33% |
| Mexico | $43.0M | 9.6% |
| Ghana | $32.5M | 7.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $27.3M | 6.1% |
| Sierra Leone | $25.7M | 5.8% |
| Liberia | $12.2M | 2.7% |
| Germany | $10.1M | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $7.8M | 1.8% |
| Cayman Isds | $6.8M | 1.5% |
| Gambia | $6.8M | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States plastic household articles imports (HS 3924.90): 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 3924.90: Plastics: household articles and hygienic or toilet articles.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic household articles imported by the United States?
The United States imported plastic household articles worth $3.48 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 648.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 225 countries worldwide, with 30% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic household articles to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($2.70 billion), followed by Mexico (8%) and Canada (3%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 118 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 140% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic household articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.37 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $4.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic household articles to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.30 billion in 2017 to $3.48 billion in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2022 at $3.66 billion. Over 8 years the average was $3.04 billion a year.
Does the United States also export plastic household articles?
Yes. The United States exported $445.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Ghana. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $3.03 billion a year.
What is the HS code for plastic household articles?
The HS code for plastic household articles is subheading 3924.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3924 page.
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