2025 May Colombia Plastic sheets (HS 3920) Export Snapshot: Volume Dip

May Trend: Colombia Plastic sheets Export

Plastic sheets, classified under HS Code 3920 (Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials), saw unit prices rise 2.6% MoM to $4.22/kg in May, marking a third consecutive monthly increase. However, export value fell 7.2% to $12.77M USD, while volume dropped 9.6% to 3.02M kg, continuing a two-month decline. The price uptick contrasts with shrinking trade volumes, suggesting tighter supply or shifting demand dynamics.

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

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Geographic Concentration & Market Logic

The UNITED STATES dominates Colombia's plastic sheets exports, accounting for 19.29% of value but 20.78% of weight—a near-parity gap suggesting balanced trade in mid-range products. Chile and Mexico follow closely, with value shares (15.85%, 15.67%) slightly trailing weight shares (13.59%, 13.53%), indicating marginal premium demand. Notably, ARGENTINA stands out with 4.15% value share against just 2.94% weight share, signaling a niche premium market for higher-grade sheets. The overall structure reveals a cost-efficient supply chain, prioritizing bulk trade to neighboring markets (Chile, Mexico) while targeting the U.S. for volume and Argentina for value.

Table: Colombia Plastic Sheets (HS Code 3920) Top Destination Countries (Source: yTrade)

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Colombia HS Code 3920 Breakdown & Value Logic

yTrade data reveals HS Code 3920100000 (ethylene polymer sheets) dominates Colombia's May 2025 exports, capturing 34.6% frequency and 31.3% value share—driven by bulk volume (913K kg, 30.2% weight share) rather than premium pricing (unit price data missing). The next nine sub-codes, led by propylene (3920209000) and vinyl chloride (3920490090) variants, collectively show a Colombia HS Code 3920 Export market skewed toward non-luxury, high-volume plastics. This confirms a low-cost, commodity-driven trade pattern, with ethylene-based products as the workhorse.

Table: Colombia (HS Code 3920) Breakdown Details (Source: yTrade)

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Colombia Plastic Sheets Buyers List

Table: Colombia Plastic Sheets (HS Code 3920) Top Buyers List (Source: yTrade)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How did Colombia Plastic sheets Export perform in May?

Exports dropped 7.2% month-on-month to $12.77M, with volume down 9.6% to 3.02M kg. Unit prices rose 2.6% to $4.22/kg.

What are the top Export partners for Colombia Plastic sheets?

The US led with $2.45M (70 shipments), followed by Chile ($2.01M, 52 shipments) and Mexico ($1.99M, 61 shipments).

Who are the major Plastic sheets Buyers?

Empresas Carozzi, S.A dominated with $1.05M across 33 shipments, followed by Biofilm USA, Inc ($656.5K) and Taghleef Latin America ($564.2K).

What is the specific HS Code for this trade?

The data covers HS Code 3920, with significant activity in ethylene polymer sheets (HS 392010, $4.00M) and propylene polymer sheets (HS 392020, $3.64M).