Plasticized PVC film and sheet imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plasticized pvc film and sheet by the United States reached $297.6 million in 2024 (86.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 205 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 17% 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 | $297.6M | 86.1K t |
| 2023 | $253.9M | 69.7K t |
| 2022 | $332.9M | 84.5K t |
| 2021 | $280.6M | 75.5K t |
| 2020 | $227.7M | 68.5K t |
| 2019 | $229.2M | 62.1K t |
| 2018 | $229.1M | 66.5K t |
| 2017 | $221.6M | 66.4K t |
Where the United States imports plasticized pvc film and sheet from
The largest suppliers were China (21%), Taiwan (16%), Canada (15%). Among the main suppliers, Colombia grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $62.9M | 21% |
| Taiwan | $47.0M | 16% |
| Canada | $46.0M | 16% |
| Germany | $31.1M | 11% |
| Vietnam | $20.2M | 6.8% |
| Italy | $13.8M | 4.6% |
| Colombia | $11.2M | 3.8% |
| Japan | $10.9M | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $9.7M | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $9.6M | 3.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.46 per kg, close to the world average of $2.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plasticized PVC film and sheet exports from the United States
Exports of plasticized pvc film and sheet by the United States reached $205.9 million in 2024 (41.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 122 countries. Most of it went to Mexico (39%), Canada (32%), Dominican Republic (4%). Among the main buyer markets, Costa Rica grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $80.6M | 39% |
| Canada | $65.7M | 32% |
| Dominican Republic | $8.8M | 4.3% |
| China | $6.6M | 3.2% |
| Costa Rica | $6.3M | 3% |
| Vietnam | $5.6M | 2.7% |
| Singapore | $4.5M | 2.2% |
| Japan | $4.5M | 2.2% |
| Poland | $3.5M | 1.7% |
| Australia | $2.8M | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States plasticized pvc film and sheet imports (HS 3920.43): 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 3920.43: Plastics: polymers of vinyl chloride, containing by weight not less than 6% of plasticisers: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Common questions
What is the value of plasticized pvc film and sheet imported by the United States?
The United States imported plasticized pvc film and sheet worth $297.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 86.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 205 countries worldwide, with 10% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply plasticized pvc film and sheet to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($62.9 million), followed by Taiwan (16%) and Canada (15%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Colombia grew fastest among the top ten, up 64% on the year.
What is the average import price of plasticized pvc film and sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.46 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $2.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plasticized pvc film and sheet to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $221.6 million in 2017 to $297.6 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2022 at $332.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $259.1 million a year.
Does the United States also export plasticized pvc film and sheet?
Yes. The United States exported $205.9 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 $91.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plasticized pvc film and sheet?
The HS code for plasticized pvc film and sheet is subheading 3920.43. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3920 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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