2025 Apr Colombia Plastic packaging (HS 3923) Export Snapshot: Price Rebound

April Trend: Colombia Plastic packaging Export

Plastic packaging, classified under HS Code 3923 (Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics), saw mixed trends in April, with unit prices rising 8.32% MoM to $5.84/kg despite a 2.34% drop in export volume to 3.78M kg. The value of exports climbed 5.79% to $22.05M USD, marking a third consecutive month of growth. The price rebound follows February and March declines, coinciding with the US imposition of a 10% tariff on Colombian exports effective April 5, which may have prompted front-loaded shipments.

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

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Geographic Concentration & Market Logic

The UNITED STATES dominates Colombia's plastic packaging exports, accounting for 26.9% of value but only 22.77% of weight—a slight premium gap suggesting demand for higher-value finished goods. However, SOUTH GEORGIA AND THE SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS reveals a bulk-hub role (13.38% value vs. 14.91% weight), likely re-exporting raw materials. The supply chain prioritizes cost-efficiency, with high-frequency, low-value shipments to peripheral markets like PERU and CHILE (weight >> value). Germany’s outlier 33.45% quantity share but just 8.21% value share hints at commoditized bulk trade. Overall, Colombia’s export structure is bifurcated: premium focus on the U.S. and volume-driven flows to processing hubs.

Table: Colombia Plastic Packaging (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) as the dominant export, capturing 87% of quantity and 30% of value—a clear volume-driven play. The remaining sub-codes (bags, bottles, boxes) show fragmented demand, with ethylene polymer bags (3923210000) trailing at 17% value share. This Colombia HS Code 3923 Export structure highlights a market skewed toward low-cost, high-volume plastic closures, not premium pricing—reinforced by minimal unit price visibility. Bulk packaging rules.

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

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Colombia Plastic Packaging Buyers List

Table: Colombia Plastic Packaging (HS Code 3923) Top Buyers List (Source: yTrade)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How did Colombia Plastic packaging Export perform in April?

Colombia's plastic packaging exports rose 5.8% month-on-month to $22.05M in April, though shipment weight dipped 2.3% to 3.78M kg. Unit prices rebounded 8.3% to $5.84/kg.

What are the top Export partners for Colombia Plastic packaging?

The U.S. led with $5.86M, followed by South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands ($2.91M) and Germany ($1.79M).

Who are the major Plastic packaging Buyers?

GOCAPS GMBH ($1.78M) and AJIX INC ($1.69M) dominated, accounting for 16% of total export value.

What is the specific HS Code for this trade?

The data covers HS Code 3923, with significant activity in plastic stoppers/lids/caps (HS 392350, $6.64M).