Plastic hose and tubing (other) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported plastic hose and tubing (other) worth $52.9 million (13.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 30% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $52.9M | 13.8K t |
| 2023 | $40.7M | 10.5K t |
| 2022 | $36.5M | 8.9K t |
| 2021 | $35.8M | 8.8K t |
| 2020 | $28.7M | 10.3K t |
| 2019 | $32.1M | 7.7K t |
| 2018 | $26.6M | 7.8K t |
| 2017 | $31.1M | 9.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports plastic hose and tubing (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), Germany (15%), United States (9%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+115% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $24.2M | 46% |
| Germany | $7.8M | 15% |
| United States | $5.0M | 9.4% |
| Italy | $3.4M | 6.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.6M | 4.9% |
| South Korea | $2.2M | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 3.6% |
| France | $837K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $643K | 1.2% |
| India | $571K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.83 per kg, 42% below the world average of $6.55, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic hose and tubing (other) exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $12.4 million of plastic hose and tubing (other) in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (22%), Germany (19%), Italy (13%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.8M | 22% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 19% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 13% |
| Egypt | $1.4M | 11% |
| United States | $1.3M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $928K | 7.5% |
| Seychelles | $451K | 3.6% |
| Tanzania | $177K | 1.4% |
| Kuwait | $154K | 1.2% |
| North Macedonia | $142K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates plastic hose and tubing (other) imports (HS 3917.39): 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 3917.39: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, n.e.c. in item no. 3917.30.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic hose and tubing (other) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported plastic hose and tubing (other) worth $52.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic hose and tubing (other) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($24.2 million), followed by Germany (15%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 115% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic hose and tubing (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.83 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $6.55 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 hose and tubing (other) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.1 million in 2017 to $52.9 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $35.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export plastic hose and tubing (other)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $12.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Germany and Italy. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $40.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic hose and tubing (other)?
The HS code for plastic hose and tubing (other) is subheading 3917.39. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 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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