Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Ethylene Polymers. In 2020, Ethylene Polymers were the world's 37th most traded product, with a total trade of $70.8B. Between 2019 and 2020 the exports of Ethylene Polymers decreased by -9.8%, from $78.5B to $70.8B. Trade in Ethylene Polymers represent 0.42% of total world trade.
Ethylene Polymers are a part of Plastics and articles thereof. They include Polyethylene - specific gravity <0.94 in primary form, Polyethylene - specific gravity >0.94 in primary form, Polymers of ethylene nes, in primary forms, and Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers in primary forms.
Exports In 2020 the top exporters of Ethylene Polymers were United States ($11B), Saudi Arabia ($9.17B), Singapore ($4.08B), South Korea ($4.07B), and Canada ($3.6B).
Imports In 2020 the top importers of Ethylene Polymers were China ($18.8B), United States ($3.55B), Germany ($2.91B), Vietnam ($2.47B), and Belgium ($2.17B).
Tariffs In 2018 the average tariff for Ethylene Polymers was 4.47%, making it the 925th lowest tariff using the HS4 product classification.
The countries with the highest import tariffs for Ethylene Polymers are Bahamas (40.2%), Uzbekistan (28.7%), Bermuda (25%), and Cayman Islands (22%). The countries with the lowest tariffs are Angola (0%), Kenya (0%), Mauritius (0%), Rwanda (0%), and Tanzania (0%).
Ranking Ethylene Polymers ranks 548th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Polymers of ethylene are used in the production of plastic bags, toys, and plastic containers.