Petroleum resins imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of petroleum resins by the United Arab Emirates reached $13.0 million in 2024 (8.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 24% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $13.0M | 8.3K t |
| 2023 | $10.5M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $10.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 2.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports petroleum resins from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.0M | 77% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 8.8% |
| United States | $829K | 6.4% |
| Taiwan | $481K | 3.7% |
| India | $353K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $115K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $79K | 0.6% |
| Japan | $31K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $8K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.57 per kg, 21% below the world average of $1.99, 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.
Petroleum resins exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of petroleum resins by the United Arab Emirates reached $604 thousand in 2024 (411 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Nigeria (45%), Saudi Arabia (27%), Kenya (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Colombia grew fastest (+134% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $274K | 45% |
| Saudi Arabia | $162K | 27% |
| Kenya | $55K | 9.1% |
| Uganda | $51K | 8.4% |
| Colombia | $44K | 7.3% |
| Philippines | $19K | 3.1% |
| Georgia | $0K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Pakistan | $0K | 0% |
| Sri Lanka | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates petroleum resins imports (HS 3911.10): 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 3911.10: Petroleum resins, coumarone, indene or coumarone-indene resins and polyterpenes: in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of petroleum resins imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported petroleum resins worth $13.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 160 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply petroleum resins to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($10.0 million), followed by South Korea (9%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 606% on the year.
What is the average import price of petroleum resins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.57 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $1.99 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of petroleum resins to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $13.0 million in 2024, an increase of 206%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export petroleum resins?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $604 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Saudi Arabia and Kenya. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $12.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum resins?
The HS code for petroleum resins is subheading 3911.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3911 page.
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