Polyvinyl chloride (pure) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported polyvinyl chloride (pure) worth $2.60 billion (3.09 million tonnes). It ranks 1st of 109 countries for exports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.26 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 | $2.60B | 3.09M t |
| 2023 | $2.62B | 2.93M t |
| 2022 | $3.26B | 2.28M t |
| 2021 | $2.96B | 1.93M t |
| 2020 | $2.13B | 2.54M t |
| 2019 | $2.52B | 2.94M t |
| 2018 | $2.60B | 2.88M t |
| 2017 | $2.40B | 2.65M t |
Where the United States exports polyvinyl chloride (pure) to
Most of it went to Canada (16%), Mexico (11%), India (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $423.4M | 16% |
| Mexico | $296.5M | 11% |
| India | $222.8M | 8.6% |
| Turkey | $160.1M | 6.2% |
| Vietnam | $107.5M | 4.1% |
| Brazil | $94.0M | 3.6% |
| Colombia | $89.5M | 3.4% |
| Peru | $83.3M | 3.2% |
| China | $76.9M | 3% |
| Guatemala | $64.6M | 2.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.84 per kg, close to the world average of $0.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyvinyl chloride (pure) imports to the United States
Imports of polyvinyl chloride (pure) by the United States reached $313.0 million in 2024 (266.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 192 countries. One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Colombia grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $163.2M | 52% |
| Germany | $50.8M | 16% |
| Mexico | $34.3M | 11% |
| Colombia | $26.3M | 8.4% |
| France | $7.8M | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $5.9M | 1.9% |
| Japan | $4.8M | 1.6% |
| Portugal | $4.0M | 1.3% |
| Malaysia | $3.8M | 1.2% |
| Egypt | $3.6M | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States polyvinyl chloride (pure) exports (HS 3904.10): 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 3904.10: Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: poly(vinyl chloride), not mixed with any other substances, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polyvinyl chloride (pure) exported by the United States?
The United States exported polyvinyl chloride (pure) worth $2.60 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.09 million tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 109 countries worldwide, with 21% of world exports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy polyvinyl chloride (pure) from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 16% of the value ($423.4 million), followed by Mexico (11%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 36%, out of 138 buyer countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 47% on the year.
What is the average export price of polyvinyl chloride (pure) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.84 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of polyvinyl chloride (pure) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.40 billion in 2017 to $2.60 billion in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2022 at $3.26 billion. Over 8 years the average was $2.64 billion a year.
Does the United States also import polyvinyl chloride (pure)?
Yes. The United States imported $313.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Germany and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.29 billion a year.
What is the HS code for polyvinyl chloride (pure)?
The HS code for polyvinyl chloride (pure) is subheading 3904.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3904 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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