Non-cellular plastic film exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of non-cellular plastic film by the United Arab Emirates reached $197.5 million in 2024 (29.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 28% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $197.5M | 29.1K t |
| 2023 | $154.2M | 35.9K t |
| 2022 | $157.5M | 38.6K t |
| 2021 | $137.6M | 40.5K t |
| 2020 | $105.5M | 33.0K t |
| 2019 | $104.5M | 30.8K t |
| 2018 | $107.8M | 34.2K t |
| 2017 | $44.6M | 16.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports non-cellular plastic film to
Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (46%), Kenya (14%), Argentina (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $91.6M | 46% |
| Kenya | $28.4M | 14% |
| Argentina | $17.4M | 8.8% |
| Egypt | $15.5M | 7.8% |
| United States | $12.3M | 6.3% |
| Australia | $4.8M | 2.5% |
| Canada | $4.0M | 2% |
| Morocco | $3.9M | 2% |
| Bahrain | $3.4M | 1.7% |
| Kuwait | $2.6M | 1.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.79 per kg, 47% above the world average of $4.63. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Non-cellular plastic film imports to the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported non-cellular plastic film worth $100.8 million (18.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were United States (21%), India (15%), China (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+255% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $21.2M | 21% |
| India | $15.2M | 15% |
| China | $13.1M | 13% |
| Germany | $9.8M | 9.7% |
| France | $5.7M | 5.7% |
| South Korea | $5.5M | 5.4% |
| Italy | $4.9M | 4.9% |
| Taiwan | $3.5M | 3.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.3M | 3.2% |
| Czech Republic | $3.1M | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates non-cellular plastic film exports (HS 3921.90): 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 3921.90: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, other than cellular.
Common questions
What is the value of non-cellular plastic film exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported non-cellular plastic film worth $197.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 176 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries buy non-cellular plastic film from the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 46% of the value ($91.6 million), followed by Kenya (14%) and Argentina (9%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 82 buyer countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 190% on the year.
What is the average export price of non-cellular plastic film per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.79 per kg in 2024, 47% above the world average of $4.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of non-cellular plastic film from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $44.6 million in 2017 to $197.5 million in 2024, an increase of 342%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $126.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import non-cellular plastic film?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $100.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, India and China. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $96.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-cellular plastic film?
The HS code for non-cellular plastic film is subheading 3921.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3921 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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