Fluoropolymers (other) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $6.9 million of fluoropolymers (other) in 2024 (478 tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 46% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.4 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 | $6.9M | 478 t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 353 t |
| 2022 | $10.4M | 366 t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 388 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 283 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 233 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 366 t |
| 2017 | $481K | 42 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports fluoropolymers (other) from
Most of the value came from China (41%), France (33%), Japan (14%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 41% |
| France | $2.3M | 33% |
| Japan | $935K | 14% |
| India | $375K | 5.4% |
| United States | $262K | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $75K | 1.1% |
| Austria | $69K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $40K | 0.6% |
| Israel | $23K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.46 per kg, 42% below the world average of $24.83, 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.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates fluoropolymers (other) imports (HS 3904.69): 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 3904.69: Halogenated olefin polymers: fluoro-polymers (other than polytetrafluoroethylene), in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of fluoropolymers (other) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported fluoropolymers (other) worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 478 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 132 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply fluoropolymers (other) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by France (33%) and Japan (14%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 105% on the year.
What is the average import price of fluoropolymers (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.46 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $24.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fluoropolymers (other) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $481 thousand in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $10.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for fluoropolymers (other)?
The HS code for fluoropolymers (other) is subheading 3904.69. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3904 page.
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