Flexible high-pressure plastic hose imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported flexible high-pressure plastic hose worth $19.9 million (3.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 14% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $19.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $17.5M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $21.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $11.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $14.2M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $20.4M | 5.4K t |
| 2018 | $17.5M | 5.8K t |
| 2017 | $14.3M | 3.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports flexible high-pressure plastic hose from
Most of the value came from China (25%), India (15%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+115% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.0M | 25% |
| India | $3.0M | 15% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $2.7M | 14% |
| Turkey | $2.4M | 12% |
| Italy | $756K | 3.8% |
| United States | $698K | 3.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $596K | 3% |
| Norway | $362K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $308K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.32 per kg, 25% below the world average of $7.11, 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.
Flexible high-pressure plastic hose exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of flexible high-pressure plastic hose by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.3 million in 2024 (982 tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (29%), Kuwait (17%), Bahrain (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Gambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $656K | 29% |
| Kuwait | $392K | 17% |
| Bahrain | $358K | 16% |
| Pakistan | $163K | 7.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $117K | 5.2% |
| Nigeria | $84K | 3.7% |
| Mozambique | $74K | 3.3% |
| Tanzania | $61K | 2.7% |
| Gambia | $60K | 2.7% |
| Seychelles | $58K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates flexible high-pressure plastic hose imports (HS 3917.31): 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 3917.31: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, flexible, having a minimum burst pressure of 27.6MPa.
Common questions
What is the value of flexible high-pressure plastic hose imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported flexible high-pressure plastic hose worth $19.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 219 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply flexible high-pressure plastic hose to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by India (15%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 115% on the year.
What is the average import price of flexible high-pressure plastic hose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.32 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $7.11 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of flexible high-pressure plastic hose to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.3 million in 2017 to $19.9 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2022 at $21.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export flexible high-pressure plastic hose?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $17.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for flexible high-pressure plastic hose?
The HS code for flexible high-pressure plastic hose is subheading 3917.31. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 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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