Plastic insulating fittings imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $38.8 million of plastic insulating fittings in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 10% less than in 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 | $38.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $43.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $29.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $27.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $22.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $24.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $27.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $27.9M | 1.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports plastic insulating fittings from
Germany alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $27.9M | 72% |
| India | $4.8M | 13% |
| China | $1.4M | 3.7% |
| Czech Republic | $1.1M | 2.9% |
| United States | $698K | 1.8% |
| Morocco | $661K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $594K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $429K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $295K | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $196K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.13 per kg, close to the world average of $23.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic insulating fittings exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $6.0 million of plastic insulating fittings in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Italy (40%), Saudi Arabia (30%), India (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.4M | 40% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.8M | 30% |
| India | $628K | 10% |
| Turkey | $200K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $185K | 3.1% |
| Morocco | $137K | 2.3% |
| United States | $121K | 2% |
| Malaysia | $108K | 1.8% |
| Australia | $76K | 1.3% |
| Egypt | $66K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates plastic insulating fittings imports (HS 8547.20): 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 8547.20: Insulating fittings: of plastics, for electrical machines, of insulating material only (except minor assembly parts), excluding those of heading no. 8546.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic insulating fittings imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported plastic insulating fittings worth $38.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 207 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic insulating fittings to the United Arab Emirates?
Germany was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($27.9 million), followed by India (12%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 58% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic insulating fittings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.13 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $23.69 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic insulating fittings to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.9 million in 2017 to $38.8 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2023 at $43.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export plastic insulating fittings?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $6.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Saudi Arabia and India. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $32.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic insulating fittings?
The HS code for plastic insulating fittings is subheading 8547.20. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8547 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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