🇺🇸 United States imports of plastic monofilament: 2024 trade data
Imports of plastic monofilament by the United States reached $789.3 million in 2024 (183.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 218 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of plastic monofilament by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $789.3M | 183.9K t |
| 2023 | $772.1M | 174.3K t |
| 2022 | $839.0M | 195.8K t |
| 2021 | $769.3M | 190.0K t |
| 2020 | $621.2M | 151.9K t |
| 2019 | $555.2M | 141.8K t |
| 2018 | $557.5M | 144.8K t |
| 2017 | $531.7M | 142.4K t |
Where the United States imports plastic monofilament from
Canada alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $487.7M | 62% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $97.0M | 12% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $37.4M | 4.7% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $25.1M | 3.2% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $24.5M | 3.1% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $18.5M | 2.3% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $17.1M | 2.2% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $8.9M | 1.1% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $8.8M | 1.1% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $7.3M | 0.9% |
Types of plastic monofilament under HS 3916
| 3916.20 | Vinyl chloride polymers: monofilament, of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not… | 62% |
| 3916.90 | Plastics: monofilament, of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3916, cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or… | 32% |
| 3916.10 | Ethylene polymers: monofilament, of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked… | 5.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3916.
Average import price of plastic monofilament
The average declared value was about $4.29 per kg, close to the world average of $3.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United States also exports plastic monofilament
In 2024, the United States exported plastic monofilament worth $537.9 million (75.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 153 countries. Most of it went to Canada (42%), Mexico (15%), Ireland (9%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $225.0M | 42% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $80.8M | 15% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $46.2M | 8.6% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $22.2M | 4.1% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $18.7M | 3.5% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $16.5M | 3.1% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $13.4M | 2.5% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $10.7M | 2% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $8.9M | 1.7% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $8.4M | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 3916: Monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked, of plastics.
Plastic monofilament trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of plastic monofilament imported by the United States?
The United States imported plastic monofilament worth $789.3 million in 2024 (183.9 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import plastic monofilament from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Canada (62%), China (12%), Germany (5%).
What is the average import price of plastic monofilament in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $4.29 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $3.79 per kg.
Does the United States export plastic monofilament?
Yes. The United States exported plastic monofilament worth $537.9 million in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico, Ireland.
What is the HS code for plastic monofilament?
Plastic monofilament falls under HS heading 3916 (Monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading plastic monofilament with the United States?
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