Cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) worth $178.1 million (12.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 17% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $178.1M | 12.7K t |
| 2023 | $215.9M | 12.6K t |
| 2022 | $173.3M | 11.4K t |
| 2021 | $121.8M | 8.0K t |
| 2020 | $110.8M | 7.1K t |
| 2019 | $159.1M | 11.7K t |
| 2018 | $149.2M | 9.9K t |
| 2017 | $93.4M | 8.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) from
China alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $103.5M | 58% |
| France | $20.1M | 11% |
| United States | $8.5M | 4.8% |
| Italy | $8.1M | 4.5% |
| Hong Kong | $7.0M | 3.9% |
| Indonesia | $6.7M | 3.8% |
| Germany | $3.3M | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $2.1M | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 1.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.9M | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.05 per kg, close to the world average of $14.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) by the United Arab Emirates reached $5.5 million in 2024 (419 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kuwait (45%), Hong Kong (8%), Italy (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $2.5M | 45% |
| Hong Kong | $440K | 8% |
| Italy | $406K | 7.4% |
| Netherlands | $374K | 6.8% |
| United States | $293K | 5.3% |
| Qatar | $268K | 4.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $180K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $139K | 2.5% |
| Israel | $87K | 1.6% |
| Georgia | $79K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) imports (HS 4202.92): 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 4202.92: Cases and containers: n.e.c. in heading 4202, with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) worth $178.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($103.5 million), followed by France (11%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 73 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 94% on the year.
What is the average import price of cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.05 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $14.72 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $93.4 million in 2017 to $178.1 million in 2024, an increase of 91%. The peak was 2023 at $215.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $150.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export cases and containers (plastic or textile, other)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $5.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Hong Kong and Italy. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $172.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cases and containers (plastic or textile, other)?
The HS code for cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) is subheading 4202.92. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4202 page.
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