Plastic and rubber molds (other types) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $15.1 million of plastic and rubber molds (other types) in 2024 (953 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 87% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $15.1M | 953 t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 634 t |
| 2022 | $8.2M | 425 t |
| 2021 | $9.7M | 516 t |
| 2020 | $8.8M | 479 t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 392 t |
| 2018 | $13.2M | 406 t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 418 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports plastic and rubber molds (other types) from
China alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+529% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.3M | 55% |
| India | $2.5M | 17% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 10% |
| Taiwan | $659K | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $411K | 2.7% |
| Malaysia | $403K | 2.7% |
| France | $335K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $161K | 1.1% |
| Austria | $131K | 0.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $123K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.79 per kg, 29% below the world average of $22.20, 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.
Plastic and rubber molds (other types) exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $1.0 million of plastic and rubber molds (other types) in 2024 (197 tonnes). Most of it went to Tanzania (23%), Zambia (15%), Turkey (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates plastic and rubber molds (other types) imports (HS 8480.79): 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 8480.79: Moulds: for rubber or plastics, other than injection or compression types.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic and rubber molds (other types) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported plastic and rubber molds (other types) worth $15.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 953 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 200 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 87% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic and rubber molds (other types) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by India (17%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 529% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic and rubber molds (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.79 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $22.20 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic and rubber molds (other types) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $15.1 million in 2024, an increase of 109%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export plastic and rubber molds (other types)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Zambia and Turkey. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $14.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic and rubber molds (other types)?
The HS code for plastic and rubber molds (other types) is subheading 8480.79. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8480 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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