Rigid PVC compounds exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $125.4 million of rigid pvc compounds in 2024 (67.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 89 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 12% on 2023. 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 | $125.4M | 67.3K t |
| 2023 | $111.6M | 49.5K t |
| 2022 | $138.8M | 47.4K t |
| 2021 | $133.4M | 56.5K t |
| 2020 | $112.5M | 68.8K t |
| 2019 | $114.4M | 70.5K t |
| 2018 | $119.3M | 71.3K t |
| 2017 | $126.3M | 92.0K t |
Where the United States exports rigid pvc compounds to
The largest buyer markets were Canada (48%), Mexico (24%), Cambodia (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+221% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $60.0M | 48% |
| Mexico | $30.5M | 24% |
| Cambodia | $8.9M | 7.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8.0M | 6.4% |
| Costa Rica | $5.7M | 4.6% |
| Guyana | $2.6M | 2.1% |
| Dominican Republic | $970K | 0.8% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $837K | 0.7% |
| Portugal | $819K | 0.7% |
| Algeria | $680K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.86 per kg, 29% above the world average of $1.44. 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.
Rigid PVC compounds imports to the United States
Imports of rigid pvc compounds by the United States reached $34.6 million in 2024 (16.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 166 countries. Most of the value came from Canada (42%), Costa Rica (15%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $14.7M | 43% |
| Costa Rica | $5.3M | 16% |
| China | $3.7M | 11% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 7.6% |
| Mexico | $2.5M | 7.2% |
| Vietnam | $2.2M | 6.5% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 3.4% |
| Dominican Republic | $972K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $470K | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $235K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States rigid pvc compounds exports (HS 3904.21): 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 3904.21: Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: non-plasticised poly(vinyl chloride), in primary forms, mixed with other substances.
Common questions
What is the value of rigid pvc compounds exported by the United States?
The United States exported rigid pvc compounds worth $125.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 67.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 89 countries worldwide, with 13% of world exports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy rigid pvc compounds from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 48% of the value ($60.0 million), followed by Mexico (24%) and Cambodia (7%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 72 buyer countries in total. Trinidad and Tobago grew fastest among the top ten, up 496% on the year.
What is the average export price of rigid pvc compounds per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.86 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $1.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of rigid pvc compounds from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $126.3 million in 2017 to $125.4 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $138.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $122.7 million a year.
Does the United States also import rigid pvc compounds?
Yes. The United States imported $34.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Costa Rica and China. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $90.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for rigid pvc compounds?
The HS code for rigid pvc compounds is subheading 3904.21. 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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