2025 Sep Colombia Plastic packaging articles (HS 3923) Export Snapshot: Rising Exports

September Trend: Colombia Plastic packaging articles Export

Plastic packaging articles, classified under HS Code 3923 (Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics), saw exports rise 8.56% MoM to $21.62M in September, despite a 10.77% drop in volume the previous month. Unit prices climbed 5.70% to $6.10/kg, marking the highest level since January. The rebound follows a sharp 12.02% decline in export value in August, suggesting recovering demand. Notably, a new 25% ad valorem duty on Indian imports may have redirected trade flows, though its direct impact remains unclear. Volumes edged up 2.71% to 3.55M kg, signaling stabilization after summer volatility.

Table: Colombia Plastic Packaging Articles Export Trend (Source: yTrade)

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Geographic Concentration & Market Logic

The U.S. dominates Colombia’s plastic packaging exports, accounting for 30.6% of value but just 18.9% of weight, signaling a premium market demanding higher-value finished goods. Ecuador, the second-largest partner, shows a value-weight alignment (12.2% vs. 13.1%), suggesting balanced trade in mid-tier products. Notably, Germany’s 13.1% quantity share dwarfs its 3.7% value share, acting as a bulk hub for low-margin raw materials. The structure reveals a bifurcated strategy: premium exports to the U.S. and commoditized flows to Europe, prioritizing margin over volume.

Table: Colombia Plastic Packaging Articles (HS Code 3923) Top Destination Countries (Source: yTrade)

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Colombia HS Code 3923 Breakdown & Value Logic

yTrade data reveals 3923509000 (plastic stoppers/lids/caps) dominates Colombia's HS Code 3923 exports, capturing 26.6% frequency and 85.98% quantity share—a clear volume-driven play. The sub-code’s low unit price (implied by high quantity-to-value disparity) and minimal weight concentration (17.56% weight share) suggest commoditized, lightweight packaging solutions. Other sub-codes like bottles and bags (collectively ~60% frequency) follow similar bulk trends, reinforcing Colombia’s export focus on low-cost, high-volume plastic packaging. This is a market where scale trumps premiumization.

Table: Colombia (HS Code 3923) Breakdown Details (Source: yTrade)

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Colombia Plastic Packaging Articles Buyers List

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Frequently Asked Questions

How did Colombia Plastic packaging articles Export perform in September?

Exports rose 8.56% month-on-month to $21.62M, with unit prices up 5.70% to $6.10/kg.

What are the top Export partners for Colombia Plastic packaging articles?

Top destinations: United States ($6.56M), Ecuador ($2.61M), and Venezuela ($1.62M).

Who are the major Plastic packaging articles Buyers?

AJIX INC dominated with $2.41M in purchases, followed by GOCAPS GMBH ($758.10K) and TRICORBRAUN INC ($617.98K).

What is the specific HS Code for this trade?

The data covers HS Code 3923, with significant activity in plastic stoppers, lids, and caps (HS 392350****) at $7.37M.