Plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) worth $44.3 million (25.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 48% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $44.3M | 25.2K t |
| 2023 | $29.9M | 14.3K t |
| 2022 | $29.2M | 13.3K t |
| 2021 | $27.0M | 16.6K t |
| 2020 | $21.1M | 12.5K t |
| 2019 | $23.3M | 12.7K t |
| 2018 | $30.3M | 16.4K t |
| 2017 | $19.5M | 10.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), India (22%), Japan (16%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+272% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.5M | 40% |
| India | $9.7M | 22% |
| Japan | $7.1M | 16% |
| Finland | $5.0M | 11% |
| Italy | $2.2M | 4.9% |
| United States | $1.0M | 2.3% |
| Germany | $778K | 1.8% |
| Thailand | $411K | 0.9% |
| Sweden | $190K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $147K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.76 per kg, close to the world average of $2.10.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $8.1 million of plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Egypt accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+91% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $6.9M | 86% |
| Hong Kong | $874K | 11% |
| Sri Lanka | $122K | 1.5% |
| Israel | $99K | 1.2% |
| Uganda | $15K | 0.2% |
| China | $10K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4K | 0.1% |
| Seychelles | $1K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Pakistan | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) imports (HS 4811.51): 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 4811.51: Paper and paperboard: coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), bleached, weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) worth $44.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 196 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($17.5 million), followed by India (22%) and Japan (16%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 310% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.76 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $2.10 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-coated paper (heavy, bleached) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.5 million in 2017 to $44.3 million in 2024, an increase of 127%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $28.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $8.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Hong Kong and Sri Lanka. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $36.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached)?
The HS code for plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) is subheading 4811.51. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4811 page.
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