Plastic caps and closures imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $186.7 million of plastic caps and closures in 2024 (25.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $186.7M | 25.3K t |
| 2023 | $160.7M | 23.6K t |
| 2022 | $131.1M | 21.1K t |
| 2021 | $105.6M | 19.2K t |
| 2020 | $82.8M | 17.6K t |
| 2019 | $100.8M | 19.5K t |
| 2018 | $94.8M | 17.1K t |
| 2017 | $72.7M | 12.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports plastic caps and closures from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $136.1M | 73% |
| India | $17.0M | 9.1% |
| Turkey | $6.6M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $4.8M | 2.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.2M | 2.2% |
| Germany | $3.5M | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $2.2M | 1.2% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 0.9% |
| France | $1.5M | 0.8% |
| Egypt | $1.3M | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.38 per kg, 25% above the world average of $5.90. 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 caps and closures exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $24.2 million of plastic caps and closures in 2024 (6.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (30%), Mozambique (10%), Egypt (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $7.2M | 30% |
| Mozambique | $2.3M | 9.5% |
| Egypt | $1.8M | 7.4% |
| Kuwait | $1.6M | 6.5% |
| Nigeria | $946K | 3.9% |
| Bahrain | $944K | 3.9% |
| Tunisia | $924K | 3.8% |
| United States | $758K | 3.1% |
| Qatar | $677K | 2.8% |
| Zambia | $587K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates plastic caps and closures imports (HS 3923.50): 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 3923.50: Plastics: stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, for the conveyance or packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic caps and closures imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported plastic caps and closures worth $186.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 222 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic caps and closures to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($136.1 million), followed by India (9%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 222% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic caps and closures per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.38 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $5.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic caps and closures to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $72.7 million in 2017 to $186.7 million in 2024, an increase of 157%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $116.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export plastic caps and closures?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $24.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Mozambique and Egypt. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $162.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic caps and closures?
The HS code for plastic caps and closures is subheading 3923.50. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3923 page.
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