Plastic office supplies imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic office supplies by the United States reached $494.7 million in 2024 (89.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 222 countries for imports 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $494.7M | 89.8K t |
| 2023 | $471.2M | 79.9K t |
| 2022 | $581.1M | 89.1K t |
| 2021 | $484.8M | 127.2K t |
| 2020 | $422.7M | 110.6K t |
| 2019 | $401.3M | 90.1K t |
| 2018 | $376.7M | 78.3K t |
| 2017 | $403.0M | 86.7K t |
Where the United States imports plastic office supplies from
China alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $410.4M | 83% |
| Vietnam | $20.9M | 4.2% |
| Canada | $16.3M | 3.3% |
| India | $10.5M | 2.1% |
| Taiwan | $9.1M | 1.8% |
| Mexico | $5.6M | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $3.1M | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $2.6M | 0.5% |
| Honduras | $2.6M | 0.5% |
| Japan | $2.5M | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.51 per kg, 24% above the world average of $4.46. 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 office supplies exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported plastic office supplies worth $64.6 million (9.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 180 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Mexico (24%), Canada (15%), Dominican Republic (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Dominican Republic grew fastest (+287% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $15.2M | 24% |
| Canada | $9.8M | 15% |
| Dominican Republic | $3.9M | 6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.9M | 4.6% |
| Cayman Isds | $2.9M | 4.4% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $2.7M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 3.2% |
| India | $1.9M | 3% |
| China | $1.7M | 2.6% |
| Honduras | $1.5M | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States plastic office supplies imports (HS 3926.10): 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 3926.10: Plastics: office or school supplies.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic office supplies imported by the United States?
The United States imported plastic office supplies worth $494.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 89.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 222 countries worldwide, with 20% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic office supplies to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($410.4 million), followed by Vietnam (4%) and Canada (3%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 84 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic office supplies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.51 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $4.46 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic office supplies to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $403.0 million in 2017 to $494.7 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2022 at $581.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $454.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export plastic office supplies?
Yes. The United States exported $64.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and the Dominican Republic. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $430.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic office supplies?
The HS code for plastic office supplies is subheading 3926.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3926 page.
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