Polyvinyl chloride monofilament imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyvinyl chloride monofilament by the United States reached $487.3 million in 2024 (131.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 207 countries. Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $487.3M | 131.9K t |
| 2023 | $463.0M | 122.5K t |
| 2022 | $496.9M | 130.9K t |
| 2021 | $447.9M | 134.4K t |
| 2020 | $325.7M | 106.7K t |
| 2019 | $291.3M | 98.5K t |
| 2018 | $281.9M | 95.9K t |
| 2017 | $265.4M | 93.3K t |
Where the United States imports polyvinyl chloride monofilament from
Canada alone supplied 82% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $401.2M | 82% |
| China | $30.9M | 6.4% |
| Mexico | $11.8M | 2.4% |
| Vietnam | $7.3M | 1.5% |
| Germany | $7.1M | 1.5% |
| Colombia | $5.7M | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $3.8M | 0.8% |
| India | $3.3M | 0.7% |
| Czech Republic | $3.0M | 0.6% |
| Cambodia | $2.2M | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.70 per kg, 29% above the world average of $2.87. 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.
Polyvinyl chloride monofilament exports from the United States
Exports of polyvinyl chloride monofilament by the United States reached $103.1 million in 2024 (23.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 116 countries for exports of this product. Canada alone took 65% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $67.1M | 65% |
| Mexico | $21.1M | 20% |
| Dominican Republic | $2.2M | 2.2% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 1.7% |
| China | $1.2M | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 1% |
| Costa Rica | $833K | 0.8% |
| Japan | $679K | 0.7% |
| Australia | $677K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States polyvinyl chloride monofilament imports (HS 3916.20): 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 3916.20: Vinyl chloride polymers: monofilament, of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked.
Common questions
What is the value of polyvinyl chloride monofilament imported by the United States?
The United States imported polyvinyl chloride monofilament worth $487.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 131.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 207 countries worldwide, with 13% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyvinyl chloride monofilament to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($401.2 million), followed by China (6%) and Mexico (2%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 843% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyvinyl chloride monofilament per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.70 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $2.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyvinyl chloride monofilament to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $265.4 million in 2017 to $487.3 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. The peak was 2022 at $496.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $382.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export polyvinyl chloride monofilament?
Yes. The United States exported $103.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and the Dominican Republic. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $384.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyvinyl chloride monofilament?
The HS code for polyvinyl chloride monofilament is subheading 3916.20. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3916 page.
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