Polyurethane foam sheet exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $681.2 million of polyurethane foam sheet in 2024 (111.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 139 countries for exports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $681.2M | 111.0K t |
| 2023 | $690.6M | 97.0K t |
| 2022 | $712.2M | 117.2K t |
| 2021 | $622.5M | 92.4K t |
| 2020 | $532.8M | 79.0K t |
| 2019 | $556.2M | 92.4K t |
| 2018 | $550.1M | 89.7K t |
| 2017 | $534.2M | 89.3K t |
Where the United States exports polyurethane foam sheet to
Most of it went to Mexico (44%), Canada (16%), Dominican Republic (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+131% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $300.9M | 44% |
| Canada | $105.8M | 16% |
| Dominican Republic | $32.5M | 4.8% |
| Hong Kong | $23.6M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $19.2M | 2.8% |
| China | $18.3M | 2.7% |
| Vietnam | $16.8M | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $16.7M | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $16.5M | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $14.7M | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.14 per kg, 20% above the world average of $5.11. 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.
Polyurethane foam sheet imports to the United States
Imports of polyurethane foam sheet by the United States reached $347.2 million in 2024 (63.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 213 countries. Most of the value came from Mexico (19%), Canada (19%), India (13%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+296% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $66.6M | 19% |
| Canada | $64.4M | 19% |
| India | $46.3M | 13% |
| Germany | $40.8M | 12% |
| China | $25.0M | 7.2% |
| Dominican Republic | $12.3M | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $10.8M | 3.1% |
| Thailand | $10.3M | 3% |
| Denmark | $10.3M | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $8.7M | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States polyurethane foam sheet exports (HS 3921.13): 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 3921.13: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polyurethanes, cellular.
Common questions
What is the value of polyurethane foam sheet exported by the United States?
The United States exported polyurethane foam sheet worth $681.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 111.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 139 countries worldwide, with 14% of world exports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy polyurethane foam sheet from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 44% of the value ($300.9 million), followed by Canada (16%) and the Dominican Republic (5%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 131 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 131% on the year.
What is the average export price of polyurethane foam sheet per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.14 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $5.11 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of polyurethane foam sheet from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $534.2 million in 2017 to $681.2 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2022 at $712.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $610.0 million a year.
Does the United States also import polyurethane foam sheet?
Yes. The United States imported $347.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Mexico, Canada and India. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $334.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyurethane foam sheet?
The HS code for polyurethane foam sheet is subheading 3921.13. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3921 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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