Plastic artificial flowers imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic artificial flowers by the United Arab Emirates reached $40.2 million in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 13% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $65.3 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 | $40.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $46.0M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $65.3M | 5.9K t |
| 2021 | $31.6M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $36.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $34.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $14.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $21.5M | 2.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports plastic artificial flowers from
China alone supplied 94% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $37.9M | 94% |
| United Kingdom | $404K | 1% |
| Spain | $365K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $348K | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $243K | 0.6% |
| India | $174K | 0.4% |
| Kuwait | $131K | 0.3% |
| New Zealand | $128K | 0.3% |
| France | $119K | 0.3% |
| United States | $94K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.30 per kg, 22% above the world average of $6.79. 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.
Plastic artificial flowers exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported plastic artificial flowers worth $581 thousand (115 tonnes). United States alone took 55% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $322K | 55% |
| Saudi Arabia | $71K | 12% |
| Kuwait | $56K | 9.6% |
| Seychelles | $21K | 3.6% |
| India | $19K | 3.2% |
| France | $16K | 2.7% |
| Uganda | $11K | 2% |
| Malawi | $9K | 1.5% |
| Kenya | $8K | 1.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $7K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates plastic artificial flowers imports (HS 6702.10): 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 6702.10: Flowers, foliage and fruit, artificial, and parts thereof: articles made of artificial flowers, foliage or fruit, of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic artificial flowers imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported plastic artificial flowers worth $40.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 216 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic artificial flowers to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($37.9 million), followed by the United Kingdom (1%) and Spain (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 843% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic artificial flowers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.30 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $6.79 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic artificial flowers to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.5 million in 2017 to $40.2 million in 2024, an increase of 87%. The peak was 2022 at $65.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $36.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export plastic artificial flowers?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $581 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $39.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic artificial flowers?
The HS code for plastic artificial flowers is subheading 6702.10. It sits in HS chapter 67 (feathers and down, prepared; and articles made of feather or of down; artificial flowers; articles of human hair). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6702 page.
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