# Global Polyamide sheet and film Market 2026

> World exports of polyamide sheet and film (HS 392092) reached $962.8 million in 2024, 14% more than in 2019. China was the largest exporter with 25% of the world total, and the United States was the largest buyer.

- Publisher: Stratum Market Research
- Page: https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/polyamide-sheet-and-film-market/
- Sector: Industrial & Trade
- Scope: Global
- Updated: 2026-11-09
- Headline figure: 962.8 USD million (World exports, 2024)

## What this market covers

Unreinforced non-cellular polyamide plates, sheets, film and strip.

Segments: Nylon film, Nylon sheet, Nylon strip, Cast polyamide plate.

Typical buyers: Packaging converters, Engineering firms, Food packagers.

## Key figures

| Figure | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| World exports of polyamide sheet and film (HS 392092) were worth $962.8 million in 2024. | 962.8 USD million | 2024 |
| World exports were 14% higher in 2024 than in 2019 ($844.1 million), calculated from the annual totals. | +14 % since 2019 | 2024 |
| China was the largest exporter in 2024, with 25% of world exports ($243.4 million). | 25 % of world exports | 2024 |
| The three largest exporters, China, Japan and Germany, shipped 47% of world exports in 2024. | 47 % of world exports | 2024 |
| The United States was the largest importer in 2024, buying $107.5 million, or 11% of world imports. | 11 % of world imports | 2024 |
| 35 countries exported more than $1 million of this product in 2024. | 35 countries | 2024 |
| The average world export price was about $4.34 per kilogram in 2024, calculated from value and weight. | 4.34 USD per kg | 2024 |
| Countries exported 222.0 thousand tonnes of this product in 2024. | 222.0 thousand tonnes | 2024 |
| Among the ten largest exporters, Japan grew fastest, with exports up 99% from 2019 to 2024. | +99 % since 2019 | 2024 |

## Why this market is moving now

- World trade grew 14% from 2019 to 2024, a direct read on cross-border demand.
- Japan is gaining ground: its exports rose 99% from 2019 to 2024, the fastest among the ten largest exporters.

## Largest exporting countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 243.4 |
| 2 | Japan | 106.0 |
| 3 | Germany | 102.9 |
| 4 | United States | 57.0 |
| 5 | Indonesia | 49.9 |
| 6 | Italy | 49.3 |
| 7 | South Korea | 46.4 |
| 8 | Canada | 45.8 |
| 9 | Poland | 27.3 |
| 10 | Peru | 26.5 |

## Largest importing countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 107.5 |
| 2 | China | 66.4 |
| 3 | South Korea | 63.0 |
| 4 | Japan | 49.6 |
| 5 | Italy | 48.5 |
| 6 | Taiwan | 42.4 |
| 7 | India | 41.3 |
| 8 | Vietnam | 37.2 |
| 9 | Germany | 36.4 |
| 10 | Thailand | 32.5 |

## World exports of HS 392092, USD million

| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 854.6 |
| 2018 | 899.1 |
| 2019 | 844.1 |
| 2020 | 811.3 |
| 2021 | 1,050 |
| 2022 | 1,099 |
| 2023 | 936.1 |
| 2024 | 962.8 |

## Questions and answers

### How big is the global polyamide sheet and film market?

There is no single official market total. World exports of HS 392092 reached $962.8 million in 2024, a direct measure of cross-border trade.

### Which countries export the most polyamide sheet and film?

China led world exports in 2024 with 25% of the total, followed by Japan, Germany and the United States.

### Which countries import the most polyamide sheet and film?

The United States was the largest importer in 2024, followed by China, South Korea and Japan.

### Is world trade in polyamide sheet and film growing?

World exports were 14% higher in 2024 than in 2019.

### What is the average export price of polyamide sheet and film?

Dividing world export value by weight gives about $4.34 per kilogram in 2024.

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Stratum Market Research, "Global Polyamide sheet and film Market 2026", updated 9 Nov 2026, https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/polyamide-sheet-and-film-market/