Plastic household articles imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported plastic household articles worth $136.4 million (23.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 14% 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 | $136.4M | 23.6K t |
| 2023 | $119.3M | 37.8K t |
| 2022 | $115.3M | 35.2K t |
| 2021 | $103.5M | 35.0K t |
| 2020 | $105.4M | 23.1K t |
| 2019 | $73.8M | 26.1K t |
| 2018 | $71.0M | 20.3K t |
| 2017 | $80.4M | 19.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports plastic household articles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+129% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $82.6M | 61% |
| Turkey | $15.7M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $7.1M | 5.2% |
| India | $4.7M | 3.4% |
| United States | $4.6M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $4.5M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $2.9M | 2.2% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 1.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.1M | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $1.5M | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.79 per kg, 25% above the world average of $4.62. 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 household articles exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of plastic household articles by the United Arab Emirates reached $22.2 million in 2024 (9.7 thousand tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 74% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $16.5M | 74% |
| Kuwait | $1.0M | 4.6% |
| Qatar | $835K | 3.8% |
| Bahrain | $446K | 2% |
| Tanzania | $328K | 1.5% |
| France | $239K | 1.1% |
| Seychelles | $224K | 1% |
| Italy | $213K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $211K | 1% |
| Mauritania | $183K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates plastic household articles imports (HS 3924.90): 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 3924.90: Plastics: household articles and hygienic or toilet articles.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic household articles imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported plastic household articles worth $136.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 225 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic household articles to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($82.6 million), followed by Turkey (11%) and the United Kingdom (5%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 129% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic household articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.79 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $4.62 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 household articles to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $80.4 million in 2017 to $136.4 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $100.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export plastic household articles?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $22.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $114.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic household articles?
The HS code for plastic household articles is subheading 3924.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3924 page.
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