Polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate worth $651.0 million (398.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 174 countries for imports of this product. That is 51% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $965.9 million.
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 | $651.0M | 398.5K t |
| 2023 | $430.4M | 273.1K t |
| 2022 | $965.9M | 399.7K t |
| 2021 | $883.3M | 409.0K t |
| 2020 | $270.2M | 195.8K t |
| 2019 | $260.6M | 181.7K t |
| 2018 | $509.2M | 293.3K t |
| 2017 | $359.6M | 209.1K t |
Where the United States imports polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate from
China alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+379% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $338.6M | 52% |
| Belgium | $117.7M | 18% |
| Germany | $63.4M | 9.7% |
| Spain | $30.5M | 4.7% |
| Hungary | $29.4M | 4.5% |
| South Korea | $26.5M | 4.1% |
| Portugal | $25.7M | 4% |
| Japan | $9.2M | 1.4% |
| Canada | $6.6M | 1% |
| Vietnam | $1.1M | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.63 per kg, close to the world average of $1.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate exports from the United States
The United States exported $444.2 million of polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate in 2024 (168.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 96 countries for exports of this product. Canada alone took 54% of it.
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate imports (HS 3909.31): 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 3909.31: Amino-resins: n.e.c. in heading no. 3909, in primary forms, poly(methylene phenyl isocyanate) (Crude MDI, polymeric MDI).
Common questions
What is the value of polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate imported by the United States?
The United States imported polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate worth $651.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 398.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 174 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($338.6 million), followed by Belgium (18%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 379% on the year.
What is the average import price of polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.63 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $1.94 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $359.6 million in 2017 to $651.0 million in 2024, an increase of 81%. The peak was 2022 at $965.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $541.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate?
Yes. The United States exported $444.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Brazil. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $206.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate?
The HS code for polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate is subheading 3909.31. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3909 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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