Plastic rope and cordage imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic rope and cordage by the United States reached $99.3 million in 2024 (23.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 217 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 | $99.3M | 23.7K t |
| 2023 | $100.1M | 22.2K t |
| 2022 | $115.7M | 27.6K t |
| 2021 | $116.0M | 29.1K t |
| 2020 | $93.6M | 26.8K t |
| 2019 | $105.0M | 29.0K t |
| 2018 | $111.4M | 29.6K t |
| 2017 | $97.3M | 27.5K t |
Where the United States imports plastic rope and cordage from
The largest suppliers were China (28%), India (14%), United Kingdom (13%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $27.7M | 28% |
| India | $13.4M | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $12.5M | 13% |
| Vietnam | $8.0M | 8.1% |
| Canada | $6.9M | 7% |
| Belgium | $3.7M | 3.8% |
| Portugal | $3.5M | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $3.1M | 3.2% |
| Lithuania | $2.6M | 2.7% |
| Philippines | $2.2M | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.18 per kg, 31% above the world average of $3.18. 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 rope and cordage exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported plastic rope and cordage worth $34.0 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 139 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Mexico (22%), Canada (20%), Australia (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest (+493% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $7.4M | 22% |
| Canada | $6.8M | 20% |
| Australia | $2.5M | 7.4% |
| Norway | $1.6M | 4.8% |
| South Korea | $1.6M | 4.7% |
| Poland | $1.5M | 4.3% |
| China | $1.2M | 3.5% |
| Costa Rica | $1.0M | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $968K | 2.9% |
| Sweden | $820K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States plastic rope and cordage imports (HS 5607.49): 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 5607.49: Twine, cordage, ropes, cables: of polyethylene or polypropylene (excluding binder or baler twine), whether or not plaited, braided or rubber or plastic impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic rope and cordage imported by the United States?
The United States imported plastic rope and cordage worth $99.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 217 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic rope and cordage to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($27.7 million), followed by India (14%) and the United Kingdom (13%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 56 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of plastic rope and cordage per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.18 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $3.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic rope and cordage to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $97.3 million in 2017 to $99.3 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2021 at $116.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $104.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export plastic rope and cordage?
Yes. The United States exported $34.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Australia. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $65.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic rope and cordage?
The HS code for plastic rope and cordage is subheading 5607.49. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5607 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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