Polyethylene film and sheet imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyethylene film and sheet by the United States reached $2.31 billion in 2024 (663.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 223 countries. Value rose 7% 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 | $2.31B | 663.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.16B | 566.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.41B | 582.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.18B | 585.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.72B | 520.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.62B | 474.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.70B | 468.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.53B | 434.4K t |
Where the United States imports polyethylene film and sheet from
Canada alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.21B | 53% |
| China | $150.0M | 6.5% |
| Vietnam | $128.2M | 5.6% |
| Mexico | $122.3M | 5.3% |
| Thailand | $78.3M | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $77.8M | 3.4% |
| Japan | $73.2M | 3.2% |
| Germany | $66.9M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $39.8M | 1.7% |
| India | $36.9M | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.48 per kg, 24% above the world average of $2.81. 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.
Polyethylene film and sheet exports from the United States
Exports of polyethylene film and sheet by the United States reached $1.62 billion in 2024 (442.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 164 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Canada (36%), Mexico (30%), China (5%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $588.6M | 37% |
| Mexico | $489.7M | 30% |
| China | $83.1M | 5.2% |
| India | $38.8M | 2.4% |
| Brazil | $36.2M | 2.2% |
| Japan | $33.0M | 2% |
| Germany | $33.0M | 2% |
| Dominican Republic | $29.7M | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $17.2M | 1.1% |
| Singapore | $16.0M | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States polyethylene film and sheet imports (HS 3920.10): 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 3920.10: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polymers of ethylene, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene film and sheet imported by the United States?
The United States imported polyethylene film and sheet worth $2.31 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 663.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 223 countries worldwide, with 12% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene film and sheet to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($1.21 billion), followed by China (6%) and Vietnam (6%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 85 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene film and sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.48 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $2.81 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polyethylene film and sheet to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.53 billion in 2017 to $2.31 billion in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2022 at $2.41 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.95 billion a year.
Does the United States also export polyethylene film and sheet?
Yes. The United States exported $1.62 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $696.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene film and sheet?
The HS code for polyethylene film and sheet is subheading 3920.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3920 page.
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