3917 - PLASTICS AND ARTICLES - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Tubes, pipes and hoses, and fittings therefor (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics is well diversified across 10 suppliers. The top five (🇺🇸 United States, 🇨🇳 China, 🇨🇭 Switzerland) account for 64.7% of the total. 🇺🇸 United States leads with 17.3% (€2.4B). An HHI of 941 confirms a Competitive market.

The EU exports PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Tubes, pipes and hoses, and fittings therefor (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics to 10 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (12.9%, €2.9B), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇭 Switzerland.

Within the EU, the leading importers of PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Tubes, pipes and hoses, and fittings therefor (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France, 🇮🇪 Ireland. 🇩🇪 Germany accounts for 26.0% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were rising (6.4%) and exports stable (0.9%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Tubes, pipes and hoses, and fittings therefor (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Tubes, pipes and hoses, and fittings therefor (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics (NC8 3917) is 🇺🇸 United States, accounting for 17.3% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Tubes, pipes and hoses, and fittings therefor (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics?

The extra-EU trade balance for PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Tubes, pipes and hoses, and fittings therefor (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics (NC8 3917) is €8.4B over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €13.8B, exports: €22.3B).

How much does the EU import of PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Tubes, pipes and hoses, and fittings therefor (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics?

The EU imported €13.8B of PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Tubes, pipes and hoses, and fittings therefor (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics (NC8 3917) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 1.7B kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Tubes, pipes and hoses, and fittings therefor (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics?

The weighted average import price of PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Tubes, pipes and hoses, and fittings therefor (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics (NC8 3917) is €8.27/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Tubes, pipes and hoses, and fittings therefor (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics?

The leading EU member state importer of PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Tubes, pipes and hoses, and fittings therefor (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics (NC8 3917) is 🇩🇪 Germany, accounting for 26.0% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were rising (6.4%) and exports stable (0.9%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇺🇸 United States	€2.4B	17.3%	32.8M kg
2	🇨🇳 China	€1.9B	14.0%	299.0M kg
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€1.9B	13.8%	202.3M kg
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.9B	13.8%	185.5M kg
5	🇽🇸 XS	€791.5M	5.7%	164.1M kg
6	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€622.9M	4.5%	242.2M kg
7	🇹🇳 Tunisia	€301.5M	2.2%	8.0M kg
8	🇮🇱 Israel	€298.7M	2.2%	28.4M kg
9	🇯🇵 Japan	€100.1M	0.7%	2.5M kg
10	🇲🇰 North Macedonia	€89.0M	0.6%	46.7M kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇺🇸 United States	€2.9B	12.9%	159.8M kg
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€2.1B	9.4%	277.6M kg
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€2.1B	9.3%	250.0M kg
4	🇨🇳 China	€1.6B	7.0%	89.0M kg
5	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€699.9M	3.1%	73.3M kg
6	🇳🇴 Norway	€377.8M	1.7%	87.0M kg
7	🇲🇦 Morocco	€232.6M	1.0%	40.5M kg
8	🇵🇭 Philippines	€175.2M	0.8%	11.9M kg
9	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€93.8M	0.4%	13.6M kg
10	🇧🇷 Brazil	€85.1M	0.4%	7.3M kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€2.4B	32.8Mt	€73.11/kg	23.1%
2	🇨🇳 China	€1.9B	299.0Mt	€6.49/kg	18.7%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€1.9B	202.3Mt	€9.47/kg	18.5%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.9B	185.5Mt	€10.28/kg	18.4%
5	🇽🇸 XS	€791.5M	164.1Mt	€4.82/kg	7.6%
6	🇹🇷 Turkey	€622.9M	242.2Mt	€2.57/kg	6.0%
7	🇹🇳 Tunisia	€301.5M	8.0Mt	€37.74/kg	2.9%
8	🇮🇱 Israel	€298.7M	28.4Mt	€10.51/kg	2.9%
9	🇯🇵 Japan	€100.1M	2.5Mt	€40.28/kg	1.0%
10	🇲🇰 North Macedonia	€89.0M	46.7Mt	€1.90/kg	0.9%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€2.9B	159.8Mt	€17.98/kg	27.9%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€2.1B	277.6Mt	€7.57/kg	20.4%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€2.1B	250.0Mt	€8.30/kg	20.2%
4	🇨🇳 China	€1.6B	89.0Mt	€17.61/kg	15.3%
5	🇹🇷 Turkey	€699.9M	73.3Mt	€9.55/kg	6.8%
6	🇳🇴 Norway	€377.8M	87.0Mt	€4.34/kg	3.7%
7	🇲🇦 Morocco	€232.6M	40.5Mt	€5.75/kg	2.3%
8	🇵🇭 Philippines	€175.2M	11.9Mt	€14.73/kg	1.7%
9	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€93.8M	13.6Mt	€6.91/kg	0.9%
10	🇧🇷 Brazil	€85.1M	7.3Mt	€11.59/kg	0.8%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€2.4B	32.8Mt	€73.11/kg	23.1%
2	🇨🇳 China	€1.9B	299.0Mt	€6.49/kg	18.7%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€1.9B	202.3Mt	€9.47/kg	18.5%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.9B	185.5Mt	€10.28/kg	18.4%
5	🇽🇸 XS	€791.5M	164.1Mt	€4.82/kg	7.6%
6	🇹🇷 Turkey	€622.9M	242.2Mt	€2.57/kg	6.0%
7	🇹🇳 Tunisia	€301.5M	8.0Mt	€37.74/kg	2.9%
8	🇮🇱 Israel	€298.7M	28.4Mt	€10.51/kg	2.9%
9	🇯🇵 Japan	€100.1M	2.5Mt	€40.28/kg	1.0%
10	🇲🇰 North Macedonia	€89.0M	46.7Mt	€1.90/kg	0.9%

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