Acrylic polymer film and sheet imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of acrylic polymer film and sheet by the United Arab Emirates reached $3.7 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 65% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $24.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $10.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $14.3M | 7.5K t |
| 2021 | $11.2M | 6.4K t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 9.2K t |
| 2019 | $21.5M | 12.8K t |
| 2018 | $24.7M | 11.5K t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 2.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports acrylic polymer film and sheet from
Most of the value came from Malaysia (34%), China (20%), Egypt (16%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+285% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $1.3M | 34% |
| China | $751K | 20% |
| Egypt | $579K | 16% |
| Austria | $383K | 10% |
| United States | $283K | 7.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $203K | 5.5% |
| Thailand | $144K | 3.9% |
| Turkey | $92K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $7K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.67 per kg, 61% below the world average of $6.87, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Acrylic polymer film and sheet exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of acrylic polymer film and sheet by the United Arab Emirates reached $3.0 million in 2024 (929 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Saudi Arabia alone took 71% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.1M | 71% |
| Angola | $281K | 9.5% |
| Kuwait | $212K | 7.1% |
| Bahrain | $155K | 5.2% |
| India | $63K | 2.1% |
| Senegal | $46K | 1.5% |
| Maldives | $30K | 1% |
| Seychelles | $18K | 0.6% |
| Qatar | $15K | 0.5% |
| Azerbaijan | $15K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates acrylic polymer film and sheet imports (HS 3920.59): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3920.59: Plastics: of acrylic polymers (excluding polymethyl methacrylate), plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Common questions
What is the value of acrylic polymer film and sheet imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported acrylic polymer film and sheet worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 196 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply acrylic polymer film and sheet to the United Arab Emirates?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by China (20%) and Egypt (16%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 369% on the year.
What is the average import price of acrylic polymer film and sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.67 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $6.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of acrylic polymer film and sheet to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, a fall of 45%. The peak was 2018 at $24.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export acrylic polymer film and sheet?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Angola and Kuwait. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $756 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for acrylic polymer film and sheet?
The HS code for acrylic polymer film and sheet is subheading 3920.59. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3920 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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