Plastic flooring and wall covering imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic flooring and wall covering by the United Arab Emirates reached $31.2 million in 2024 (13.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 39% 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 | $31.2M | 13.4K t |
| 2023 | $22.4M | 10.8K t |
| 2022 | $29.5M | 9.8K t |
| 2021 | $12.1M | 9.5K t |
| 2020 | $10.2M | 7.9K t |
| 2019 | $15.0M | 8.3K t |
| 2018 | $10.0M | 7.7K t |
| 2017 | $12.6M | 5.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports plastic flooring and wall covering from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+111% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $25.4M | 82% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 7.3% |
| United States | $686K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $640K | 2.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $551K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $349K | 1.1% |
| India | $265K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $195K | 0.6% |
| Poland | $183K | 0.6% |
| Pakistan | $157K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.33 per kg, close to the world average of $2.30.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic flooring and wall covering exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported plastic flooring and wall covering worth $2.0 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Bahrain (23%), Hong Kong (20%), Kuwait (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $452K | 23% |
| Hong Kong | $396K | 20% |
| Kuwait | $205K | 10% |
| Mozambique | $139K | 7% |
| Seychelles | $136K | 6.9% |
| France | $116K | 5.8% |
| Kenya | $94K | 4.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $65K | 3.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $45K | 2.3% |
| Tanzania | $45K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates plastic flooring and wall covering imports (HS 3918.90): 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 3918.90: Floor, wall or ceiling coverings: of plastics (excluding polymers of vinyl chloride), whether or not self-adhesive, in rolls or in the form of tiles.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic flooring and wall covering imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported plastic flooring and wall covering worth $31.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 219 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic flooring and wall covering to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($25.4 million), followed by Germany (7%) and the United States (2%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 509% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic flooring and wall covering per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.33 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.30 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 flooring and wall covering to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.6 million in 2017 to $31.2 million in 2024, an increase of 147%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $17.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export plastic flooring and wall covering?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, Hong Kong and Kuwait. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $29.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic flooring and wall covering?
The HS code for plastic flooring and wall covering is subheading 3918.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3918 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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