Plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) worth $207.0 million (14.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 167 countries. Value fell 10% from 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 | $207.0M | 14.8K t |
| 2023 | $230.5M | 17.2K t |
| 2022 | $218.8M | 18.1K t |
| 2021 | $186.1M | 18.8K t |
| 2020 | $154.6M | 15.7K t |
| 2019 | $204.9M | 23.2K t |
| 2018 | $253.6M | 29.3K t |
| 2017 | $207.0M | 24.8K t |
Where the United States exports plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) to
Most of it went to Canada (27%), Mexico (15%), China (8%). Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $56.3M | 27% |
| Mexico | $31.1M | 15% |
| China | $17.0M | 8.2% |
| Japan | $9.4M | 4.6% |
| Costa Rica | $8.4M | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $7.8M | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $6.0M | 2.9% |
| France | $5.8M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $5.6M | 2.7% |
| Ireland | $5.2M | 2.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.03 per kg, 107% above the world average of $6.79. 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 pipes and tubes (rigid, other) imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) worth $190.2 million (28.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 220 countries. The largest suppliers were Canada (23%), Germany (13%), China (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $44.3M | 23% |
| Germany | $24.6M | 13% |
| China | $19.0M | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10.7M | 5.6% |
| Thailand | $10.6M | 5.6% |
| Mexico | $10.0M | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $9.0M | 4.8% |
| Turkey | $8.8M | 4.6% |
| Japan | $5.4M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $5.2M | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) exports (HS 3917.29): 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 3917.29: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3917.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) exported by the United States?
The United States exported plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) worth $207.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 167 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 27% of the value ($56.3 million), followed by Mexico (15%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 146 buyer countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 54% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $14.03 per kg in 2024, 107% above the world average of $6.79 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $207.0 million in 2017 to $207.0 million in 2024, an increase of 0%. The peak was 2018 at $253.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $207.8 million a year.
Does the United States also import plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other)?
Yes. The United States imported $190.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Germany and China. That compares with exports of $207.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other)?
The HS code for plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) is subheading 3917.29. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for the United States reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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