Vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $48.8 million of vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion in 2024 (36.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 168 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $48.8M | 36.2K t |
| 2023 | $50.0M | 34.1K t |
| 2022 | $60.7M | 36.6K t |
| 2021 | $42.4M | 30.7K t |
| 2020 | $32.2M | 27.2K t |
| 2019 | $29.7M | 25.7K t |
| 2018 | $28.3M | 23.7K t |
| 2017 | $21.4M | 17.6K t |
Where the United States imports vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion from
Canada alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $36.6M | 75% |
| Mexico | $6.4M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $705K | 1.4% |
| Taiwan | $617K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $556K | 1.1% |
| Dominican Republic | $456K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $410K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $315K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $177K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.35 per kg, close to the world average of $1.23.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion exports from the United States
Exports of vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion by the United States reached $35.1 million in 2024 (19.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 91 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Canada (48%), Mexico (14%), Brazil (10%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $16.9M | 48% |
| Mexico | $5.0M | 14% |
| Brazil | $3.6M | 10% |
| China | $1.6M | 4.5% |
| Chile | $1.1M | 3.1% |
| Dominican Republic | $742K | 2.1% |
| Thailand | $657K | 1.9% |
| Colombia | $615K | 1.8% |
| Ecuador | $481K | 1.4% |
| Taiwan | $391K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion imports (HS 3905.21): 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 3905.21: Vinyl acetate copolymers: in aqueous dispersion, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion imported by the United States?
The United States imported vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion worth $48.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 36.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 168 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($36.6 million), followed by Mexico (13%) and the United Kingdom (4%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 94% on the year.
What is the average import price of vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.35 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $1.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.4 million in 2017 to $48.8 million in 2024, an increase of 128%. The peak was 2022 at $60.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $39.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion?
Yes. The United States exported $35.1 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 $13.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion?
The HS code for vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion is subheading 3905.21. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3905 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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