T3 · Product exporter position

China exports of Plastics: of acrylic polymers, polymethyl methacrylate, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials (HS 392051)

See where China stands in plastics: of acrylic polymers, polymethyl methacrylate, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials: export scale, destination breadth, market position, growth, and reported trade history.

Exporter CHNHS6 392051Latest year 2024Rapid growth

Latest exports

$499.2MLatest observed lane total

Destination markets

190Reported active markets

Three-year growth

+20.8%Annualized change

Destination HHI

617Destination concentration

Weighted share

45.9%Reported market position

Exporter evidence

How strong is China in Plastics: of acrylic polymers, polymethyl methacrylate, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials?

Reported exporter totals and calculated indicators for HS 392051. Values retain their observed coverage period.

Exporter scale

Latest exports$499.2M
Current 2024 exports$499.1M
Three-year average$412.1M
Historical peak$683.1M

Market position

Active destinations190
Destination HHI617
Weighted share45.9%
Share change+4 pp

Competitiveness

Three-year growth+20.8%
Volatility1.3
Maximum drawdown81.7%
TrendRapid growth
MeasureValueWhat it describes
ExporterChinaCountry represented by this profile
Latest observed exports$499.2MSum of latest observed destination-lane values
Current 2024 exports$499.1MCommon-year comparison where reported
Three-year growth+20.8%Annualized change in exporter totals
Five-year growth+22.5%Annualized change in exporter totals
Leading destinationINDDestination with the largest observed export value
Leading destination share20.7%Share of observed exporter totals
Destination concentration617HHI across destination markets
Weighted share change+4 ppValue-weighted latest change in market share
Limited-history lanes5.1%Share of lanes with shorter history

Destination markets

Where does China sell plastics: of acrylic polymers, polymethyl methacrylate, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials?

Leading destination observations ranked by reported export value, with market position and access context.

DestinationLatest exportsMarket shareGrowthAccessSignal
India$103.2M52.8%+37.8%0.5% tariffAccelerating
Brazil$31.5M88.4%+51.4%0.3% tariffAccelerating
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands$26.1M8.9%+1.7%0% tariffAccelerating
Mexico$23.7M39.1%+22.7%0.1% tariffAccelerating
United Arab Emirates$19.4M46.6%+35.1%0.1% tariffAccelerating
Viet Nam$16.2M55%+15.1%FTA reportedAccelerating
Russia$14.9M22%+53.8%0.1% tariffAccelerating
Saudi Arabia$14.2M38.6%+42.8%0.1% tariffAccelerating
Germany$13.6M14.3%+35.1%0% tariffAccelerating
Philippines$12.0M59.7%+14.7%FTA reportedAccelerating
Australia$11.4M27%+15.8%FTA reportedAccelerating
Italy$10.3M12.4%+19.8%0% tariffAccelerating
United Kingdom$8.9M10.1%-1.7%Not reportedAccelerating
Japan$8.7M36.8%-31.4%0% tariffAccelerating
Canada$7.2M6.8%+4%0.1% tariffAccelerating

Destination

India

Latest exports
$103.2M
Market share
52.8%
Growth
+37.8%
Access
0.5% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Brazil

Latest exports
$31.5M
Market share
88.4%
Growth
+51.4%
Access
0.3% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

Latest exports
$26.1M
Market share
8.9%
Growth
+1.7%
Access
0% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Mexico

Latest exports
$23.7M
Market share
39.1%
Growth
+22.7%
Access
0.1% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

United Arab Emirates

Latest exports
$19.4M
Market share
46.6%
Growth
+35.1%
Access
0.1% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Viet Nam

Latest exports
$16.2M
Market share
55%
Growth
+15.1%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Russia

Latest exports
$14.9M
Market share
22%
Growth
+53.8%
Access
0.1% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Saudi Arabia

Latest exports
$14.2M
Market share
38.6%
Growth
+42.8%
Access
0.1% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Germany

Latest exports
$13.6M
Market share
14.3%
Growth
+35.1%
Access
0% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Philippines

Latest exports
$12.0M
Market share
59.7%
Growth
+14.7%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Australia

Latest exports
$11.4M
Market share
27%
Growth
+15.8%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Italy

Latest exports
$10.3M
Market share
12.4%
Growth
+19.8%
Access
0% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

United Kingdom

Latest exports
$8.9M
Market share
10.1%
Growth
-1.7%
Access
Not reported
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Japan

Latest exports
$8.7M
Market share
36.8%
Growth
-31.4%
Access
0% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Canada

Latest exports
$7.2M
Market share
6.8%
Growth
+4%
Access
0.1% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Price intelligence

How does China's price position vary?

Price comparisons are shown where market-level unit-value observations are available. They describe reported trade values and quantities, not quoted selling prices.

Highest reported price

French Polynesia: $1.2M / ton.

Lowest reported price

Benin: $103.8 / ton.

Median price

$3.2K / ton across reported markets.

Export trend

Reported export history

Annual observations for China and HS 392051 where available.

YearExportsYear-on-year changeActive destinations
2010$150.4M+214.8%142
2011$151.7M+0.8%156
2012$151.9M+0.2%154
2013$155.8M+2.5%165
2014$146.9M-5.7%167
2015$158.9M+8.1%165
2016$133.4M-16%166
2017$165.8M+24.3%177
2018$184.0M+11%181
2019$180.8M-1.7%185
2020$314.4M+73.9%181
2021$283.2M-9.9%184
2022$339.9M+20%184
2023$397.2M+16.9%187
2024$499.1M+25.6%190

Exporter context

China economy and trade network

The exporter profile adds country-level trade and structural context to the selected product position. These indicators describe the country overall and are not limited to HS 392051.

China has reported exports of $3.5T and a trade balance of $1.2T in 2024.

Available structural indicators include 34.6% trade openness, 44.5% investment, and 270 active trade partners.

Reported values

Export totals and destination values describe reported merchandise trade for the stated exporter, HS6 classification, and available year.

Calculated indicators

Growth, concentration, weighted share, volatility, drawdown, and price comparisons are calculated from reported observations.

Coverage

Missing values remain “Not reported”. Country-level indicators are presented separately from product-level observations.

Frequently asked questions

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