3920 - PLASTICS AND ARTICLES - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials is well diversified across 10 suppliers. The top five (🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States) account for 64.0% of the total. 🇹🇷 Türkiye leads with 17.3% (€4.1B). An HHI of 942 confirms a Competitive market.

The EU exports PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials to 10 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (21.7%, €6.1B), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇨🇭 Switzerland.

Within the EU, the leading importers of PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇪🇸 Spain. 🇩🇪 Germany accounts for 21.8% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (-0.2%) and exports declining (-3.4%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials (NC8 3920) is 🇹🇷 Türkiye, 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, Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials?

The extra-EU trade balance for PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials (NC8 3920) is €4.4B over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €23.6B, exports: €28.0B).

How much does the EU import of PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials?

The EU imported €23.6B of PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials (NC8 3920) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 7.1B kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials?

The weighted average import price of PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials (NC8 3920) is €3.34/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials?

The leading EU member state importer of PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials (NC8 3920) is 🇩🇪 Germany, accounting for 21.8% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (-0.2%) and exports declining (-3.4%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€4.1B	17.3%	1.5B kg
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€3.8B	16.2%	882.2M kg
3	🇺🇸 United States	€3.1B	13.0%	260.0M kg
4	🇨🇳 China	€3.0B	12.6%	1.0B kg
5	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€1.1B	4.8%	207.6M kg
6	🇮🇳 India	€849.7M	3.6%	457.6M kg
7	🇯🇵 Japan	€673.3M	2.9%	56.9M kg
8	🇰🇷 South Korea	€377.0M	1.6%	103.3M kg
9	🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia	€347.0M	1.5%	257.8M kg
10	🇪🇬 Egypt	€307.3M	1.3%	171.2M kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€6.1B	21.7%	1.6B kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€3.6B	12.9%	619.3M kg
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€2.5B	9.1%	692.0M kg
4	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€1.5B	5.5%	373.1M kg
5	🇨🇳 China	€1.1B	3.8%	140.1M kg
6	🇳🇴 Norway	€434.4M	1.6%	133.5M kg
7	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€295.6M	1.1%	127.5M kg
8	🇷🇺 Russia	€231.2M	0.8%	51.7M kg
9	🇲🇽 Mexico	€185.2M	0.7%	41.9M kg
10	🇲🇦 Morocco	€177.6M	0.6%	78.4M kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇹🇷 Turkey	€4.1B	1.5Bt	€2.67/kg	23.1%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€3.8B	882.2Mt	€4.33/kg	21.7%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€3.1B	260.0Mt	€11.77/kg	17.4%
4	🇨🇳 China	€3.0B	1.0Bt	€2.86/kg	16.9%
5	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€1.1B	207.6Mt	€5.50/kg	6.5%
6	🇮🇳 India	€849.7M	457.6Mt	€1.86/kg	4.8%
7	🇯🇵 Japan	€673.3M	56.9Mt	€11.83/kg	3.8%
8	🇰🇷 South Korea	€377.0M	103.3Mt	€3.65/kg	2.1%
9	🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia	€347.0M	257.8Mt	€1.35/kg	2.0%
10	🇪🇬 Egypt	€307.3M	171.2Mt	€1.80/kg	1.7%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€6.1B	1.6Bt	€3.74/kg	37.6%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€3.6B	619.3Mt	€5.85/kg	22.4%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€2.5B	692.0Mt	€3.68/kg	15.8%
4	🇹🇷 Turkey	€1.5B	373.1Mt	€4.09/kg	9.5%
5	🇨🇳 China	€1.1B	140.1Mt	€7.55/kg	6.5%
6	🇳🇴 Norway	€434.4M	133.5Mt	€3.25/kg	2.7%
7	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€295.6M	127.5Mt	€2.32/kg	1.8%
8	🇷🇺 Russia	€231.2M	51.7Mt	€4.47/kg	1.4%
9	🇲🇽 Mexico	€185.2M	41.9Mt	€4.42/kg	1.1%
10	🇲🇦 Morocco	€177.6M	78.4Mt	€2.27/kg	1.1%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇹🇷 Turkey	€4.1B	1.5Bt	€2.67/kg	23.1%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€3.8B	882.2Mt	€4.33/kg	21.7%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€3.1B	260.0Mt	€11.77/kg	17.4%
4	🇨🇳 China	€3.0B	1.0Bt	€2.86/kg	16.9%
5	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€1.1B	207.6Mt	€5.50/kg	6.5%
6	🇮🇳 India	€849.7M	457.6Mt	€1.86/kg	4.8%
7	🇯🇵 Japan	€673.3M	56.9Mt	€11.83/kg	3.8%
8	🇰🇷 South Korea	€377.0M	103.3Mt	€3.65/kg	2.1%
9	🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia	€347.0M	257.8Mt	€1.35/kg	2.0%
10	🇪🇬 Egypt	€307.3M	171.2Mt	€1.80/kg	1.7%

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