Polycarbonate resin exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $1.02 billion of polycarbonate resin in 2024 (335.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 112 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 9% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $1.28 billion.
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 | $1.02B | 335.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.12B | 355.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.24B | 349.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.13B | 376.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.02B | 378.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.18B | 390.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.28B | 415.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.15B | 371.8K t |
Where the United States exports polycarbonate resin to
Mexico alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $516.0M | 51% |
| Canada | $134.3M | 13% |
| China | $119.7M | 12% |
| Brazil | $44.1M | 4.3% |
| South Korea | $33.5M | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $32.1M | 3.2% |
| India | $31.6M | 3.1% |
| Singapore | $22.0M | 2.2% |
| Malaysia | $13.7M | 1.4% |
| Costa Rica | $13.4M | 1.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.04 per kg, close to the world average of $2.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polycarbonate resin imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported polycarbonate resin worth $422.1 million (116.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 171 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were South Korea (27%), Germany (15%), Canada (12%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $115.4M | 27% |
| Germany | $61.5M | 15% |
| Canada | $50.8M | 12% |
| Thailand | $41.1M | 9.7% |
| Mexico | $38.1M | 9% |
| Belgium | $34.3M | 8.1% |
| Japan | $27.9M | 6.6% |
| Taiwan | $15.3M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $9.2M | 2.2% |
| China | $8.3M | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States polycarbonate resin exports (HS 3907.40): 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 3907.40: Polycarbonates: in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polycarbonate resin exported by the United States?
The United States exported polycarbonate resin worth $1.02 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 335.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 112 countries worldwide, with 10% of world exports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy polycarbonate resin from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 51% of the value ($516.0 million), followed by Canada (13%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 80 buyer countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 45% on the year.
What is the average export price of polycarbonate resin per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.04 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $2.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of polycarbonate resin from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.15 billion in 2017 to $1.02 billion in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2018 at $1.28 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.14 billion a year.
Does the United States also import polycarbonate resin?
Yes. The United States imported $422.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Korea, Germany and Canada. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $597.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for polycarbonate resin?
The HS code for polycarbonate resin is subheading 3907.40. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3907 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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