Plastic office supplies imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $26.0 million of plastic office supplies in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 20% 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 | $26.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $32.3M | 8.5K t |
| 2022 | $30.3M | 7.7K t |
| 2021 | $23.4M | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $21.1M | 5.8K t |
| 2019 | $31.3M | 7.9K t |
| 2018 | $32.2M | 7.4K t |
| 2017 | $26.5M | 6.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports plastic office supplies from
China alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.8M | 57% |
| United Kingdom | $6.4M | 25% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 3.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $891K | 3.4% |
| India | $431K | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $380K | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $305K | 1.2% |
| United States | $226K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $195K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $186K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.84 per kg, close to the world average of $4.46.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic office supplies exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $2.2 million of plastic office supplies in 2024 (474 tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (38%), Benin (28%), India (7%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $854K | 38% |
| Benin | $620K | 28% |
| India | $160K | 7.1% |
| Israel | $97K | 4.3% |
| Kuwait | $68K | 3% |
| Seychelles | $63K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $53K | 2.3% |
| Qatar | $52K | 2.3% |
| France | $51K | 2.3% |
| Mozambique | $30K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates plastic office supplies imports (HS 3926.10): 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 3926.10: Plastics: office or school supplies.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic office supplies imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported plastic office supplies worth $26.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic office supplies to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($14.8 million), followed by the United Kingdom (25%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 149% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic office supplies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.84 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $4.46 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 office supplies to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.5 million in 2017 to $26.0 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2023 at $32.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export plastic office supplies?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Benin and India. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $23.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic office supplies?
The HS code for plastic office supplies is subheading 3926.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3926 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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