T3 · Product exporter position

Germany exports of Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of ethylene, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials (HS 392010)

See where Germany stands in plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of ethylene, 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 DEUHS6 392010Latest year 2024Declining

Latest exports

$2.1BLatest observed lane total

Destination markets

156Reported active markets

Three-year growth

-5.4%Annualized change

Destination HHI

518Destination concentration

Weighted share

25.1%Reported market position

Exporter evidence

How strong is Germany in Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of ethylene, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials?

Reported exporter totals and calculated indicators for HS 392010. Values retain their observed coverage period.

Exporter scale

Latest exports$2.1B
Current 2024 exports$2.1B
Three-year average$2.3B
Historical peak$2.9B

Market position

Active destinations156
Destination HHI518
Weighted share25.1%
Share change-0.4 pp

Competitiveness

Three-year growth-5.4%
Volatility0.5
Maximum drawdown35.4%
TrendDeclining
MeasureValueWhat it describes
ExporterGermanyCountry represented by this profile
Latest observed exports$2.1BSum of latest observed destination-lane values
Current 2024 exports$2.1BCommon-year comparison where reported
Three-year growth-5.4%Annualized change in exporter totals
Five-year growth+0.5%Annualized change in exporter totals
Leading destinationNLDDestination with the largest observed export value
Leading destination share9.9%Share of observed exporter totals
Destination concentration518HHI across destination markets
Weighted share change-0.4 ppValue-weighted latest change in market share
Limited-history lanes8.9%Share of lanes with shorter history

Destination markets

Where does Germany sell plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of ethylene, 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
Netherlands$209.1M33.9%-5.8%FTA reportedGrowing
Poland$180.7M32.1%-1.6%FTA reportedGrowing
France$178.9M18.7%-9.3%FTA reportedStable
Italy$152.9M27.3%-0.3%FTA reportedGrowing
Switzerland, Liechtenstein$142.2M48.4%-6.4%FTA reportedGrowing
Austria$127.4M48.4%-4.4%FTA reportedGrowing
Belgium$119.7M21.7%-9.4%FTA reportedGrowing
United Kingdom$117.8M15.9%-2.3%FTA reportedStable
Hungary$86.9M36.5%+1%FTA reportedGrowing
Czechia$77.0M27.5%-6.3%FTA reportedGrowing
Spain$76.1M13.3%-3.6%FTA reportedGrowing
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands$67.6M2.9%-5.9%0% tariffGrowing
Denmark$46.1M22.4%-4.8%FTA reportedGrowing
Sweden$39.1M18.6%-2.6%FTA reportedGrowing
Luxembourg$35.1M59%-19.7%FTA reportedAccelerating

Destination

Netherlands

Latest exports
$209.1M
Market share
33.9%
Growth
-5.8%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Poland

Latest exports
$180.7M
Market share
32.1%
Growth
-1.6%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

France

Latest exports
$178.9M
Market share
18.7%
Growth
-9.3%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Stable

Destination

Italy

Latest exports
$152.9M
Market share
27.3%
Growth
-0.3%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Switzerland, Liechtenstein

Latest exports
$142.2M
Market share
48.4%
Growth
-6.4%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Austria

Latest exports
$127.4M
Market share
48.4%
Growth
-4.4%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Belgium

Latest exports
$119.7M
Market share
21.7%
Growth
-9.4%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

United Kingdom

Latest exports
$117.8M
Market share
15.9%
Growth
-2.3%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Stable

Destination

Hungary

Latest exports
$86.9M
Market share
36.5%
Growth
+1%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Czechia

Latest exports
$77.0M
Market share
27.5%
Growth
-6.3%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Spain

Latest exports
$76.1M
Market share
13.3%
Growth
-3.6%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

Latest exports
$67.6M
Market share
2.9%
Growth
-5.9%
Access
0% tariff
Signal
Growing

Destination

Denmark

Latest exports
$46.1M
Market share
22.4%
Growth
-4.8%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Sweden

Latest exports
$39.1M
Market share
18.6%
Growth
-2.6%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Luxembourg

Latest exports
$35.1M
Market share
59%
Growth
-19.7%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Accelerating

Price intelligence

How does Germany'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

Burkina Faso: $316.2K / ton.

Lowest reported price

Maldives: $69.0 / ton.

Median price

$3.6K / ton across reported markets.

Export trend

Reported export history

Annual observations for Germany and HS 392010 where available.

YearExportsYear-on-year changeActive destinations
2010$1.9B+16.7%143
2011$2.2B+17.6%154
2012$2.0B-7.6%160
2013$2.2B+9.3%164
2014$2.3B+4.1%159
2015$2.0B-12.7%158
2016$2.1B+2.3%156
2017$2.1B+3.4%156
2018$2.2B+5.2%153
2019$2.1B-7.8%157
2020$2.0B-3.7%161
2021$2.5B+26%156
2022$2.5B+1.1%153
2023$2.2B-14.5%155
2024$2.1B-2.2%156

Exporter context

Germany 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 392010.

Germany has reported exports of $1.6T and a trade balance of $239.2B in 2024.

Available structural indicators include 64.1% trade openness, 22.1% investment, and 1,080 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

Questions about Germany plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of ethylene, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials exports

Quick answers based on the figures and coverage shown on this page.

How strong is this exporter?

Use latest exports, destination breadth, growth, concentration, and weighted share together rather than relying on one measure.

Which markets are most important?

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Does the price section show quotes?

No. It summarizes reported trade value and quantity observations converted to unit values.

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