Plastic building materials (other) exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported plastic building materials (other) worth $138.5 million (4.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 268% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 57% 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 | $138.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $37.6M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $19.8M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $32.2M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $20.7M | 8.0K t |
| 2019 | $19.5M | 6.5K t |
| 2018 | $16.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 2.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports plastic building materials (other) to
Saudi Arabia alone took 95% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+384% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $131.6M | 95% |
| United States | $2.4M | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $649K | 0.5% |
| Seychelles | $498K | 0.4% |
| Kuwait | $462K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $322K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $251K | 0.2% |
| Qatar | $241K | 0.2% |
| Israel | $213K | 0.2% |
| Bahrain | $212K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.67 per kg, 908% above the world average of $3.24. 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 building materials (other) imports to the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates imported $72.0 million of plastic building materials (other) in 2024 (35.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. China alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $43.3M | 60% |
| India | $6.9M | 9.5% |
| United Kingdom | $5.0M | 7% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $2.5M | 3.4% |
| Israel | $2.2M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 2% |
| United States | $1.3M | 1.8% |
| France | $1.3M | 1.8% |
| Spain | $750K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates plastic building materials (other) exports (HS 3925.90): 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 3925.90: Plastics: builders' ware, n.e.c. or included in heading no. 3925.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic building materials (other) exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported plastic building materials (other) worth $138.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 179 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 268% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic building materials (other) from the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 95% of the value ($131.6 million), followed by the United States (2%) and the United Kingdom (0%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 69 buyer countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 986% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic building materials (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $32.67 per kg in 2024, 908% above the world average of $3.24 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of plastic building materials (other) from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $138.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $36.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import plastic building materials (other)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $72.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and the United Kingdom. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $66.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic building materials (other)?
The HS code for plastic building materials (other) is subheading 3925.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3925 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the United Arab Emirates. Tell us your product to see it live.
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