Party decoration imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported party decoration worth $19.9 million (3.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. That is 21% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $29.3 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 | $19.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $16.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $29.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $24.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $8.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $16.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $20.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $17.3M | 2.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports party decoration from
China alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.3M | 77% |
| United States | $2.6M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $657K | 3.3% |
| India | $268K | 1.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $196K | 1% |
| Bahrain | $104K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $96K | 0.5% |
| Greece | $94K | 0.5% |
| Malaysia | $72K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $70K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.46 per kg, 36% below the world average of $8.57, 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.
Party decoration exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported party decoration worth $788 thousand (399 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (32%), China (13%), Seychelles (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+269% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $251K | 32% |
| China | $105K | 13% |
| Seychelles | $70K | 8.9% |
| Kuwait | $45K | 5.7% |
| Croatia | $44K | 5.6% |
| Mauritania | $43K | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $37K | 4.7% |
| Maldives | $30K | 3.8% |
| France | $20K | 2.6% |
| Spain | $19K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates party decoration imports (HS 9505.90): 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 9505.90: Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles including novelty jokes and conjuring tricks: other than Christmas festivity articles.
Common questions
What is the value of party decoration imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported party decoration worth $19.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply party decoration to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($15.3 million), followed by the United States (13%) and the United Kingdom (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 91% on the year.
What is the average import price of party decoration per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.46 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $8.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of party decoration to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.3 million in 2017 to $19.9 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $29.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export party decoration?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $788 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, China and the Seychelles. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $19.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for party decoration?
The HS code for party decoration is subheading 9505.90. It sits in HS chapter 95 (toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9505 page.
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