Polycarbonate film and sheet exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported polycarbonate film and sheet worth $116.8 million (12.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 115 countries. Value fell 6% 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 | $116.8M | 12.6K t |
| 2023 | $124.4M | 10.9K t |
| 2022 | $128.0M | 13.4K t |
| 2021 | $111.6M | 11.5K t |
| 2020 | $117.4M | 13.9K t |
| 2019 | $105.3M | 10.0K t |
| 2018 | $111.2M | 13.1K t |
| 2017 | $126.6M | 14.4K t |
Where the United States exports polycarbonate film and sheet to
The largest buyer markets were Canada (27%), Mexico (20%), Germany (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest (+845% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $31.8M | 27% |
| Mexico | $22.8M | 20% |
| Germany | $10.1M | 8.7% |
| Indonesia | $6.8M | 5.9% |
| China | $4.8M | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $4.1M | 3.5% |
| India | $3.9M | 3.3% |
| Taiwan | $2.9M | 2.5% |
| Ireland | $2.7M | 2.3% |
| Malaysia | $2.4M | 2.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.28 per kg, 65% above the world average of $5.64. 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.
Polycarbonate film and sheet imports to the United States
Imports of polycarbonate film and sheet by the United States reached $97.7 million in 2024 (17.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 205 countries for imports of this product. Most of the value came from Israel (14%), Germany (10%), South Korea (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 34%. Among the main suppliers, Israel grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $13.2M | 14% |
| Germany | $10.1M | 10% |
| South Korea | $9.8M | 10% |
| Mexico | $9.1M | 9.3% |
| China | $8.7M | 8.9% |
| United Kingdom | $5.8M | 6% |
| Italy | $5.1M | 5.2% |
| Canada | $4.8M | 4.9% |
| Taiwan | $4.7M | 4.8% |
| Netherlands | $4.6M | 4.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States polycarbonate film and sheet exports (HS 3920.61): 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 3920.61: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polycarbonates, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Common questions
What is the value of polycarbonate film and sheet exported by the United States?
The United States exported polycarbonate film and sheet worth $116.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 115 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy polycarbonate film and sheet from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 27% of the value ($31.8 million), followed by Mexico (20%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 99 buyer countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 845% on the year.
What is the average export price of polycarbonate film and sheet per kg?
The average declared export value was about $9.28 per kg in 2024, 65% above the world average of $5.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of polycarbonate film and sheet from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $126.6 million in 2017 to $116.8 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2022 at $128.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $117.7 million a year.
Does the United States also import polycarbonate film and sheet?
Yes. The United States imported $97.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Israel, Germany and South Korea. That compares with exports of $116.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for polycarbonate film and sheet?
The HS code for polycarbonate film and sheet is subheading 3920.61. 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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