Plastic ornaments and statuettes imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported plastic ornaments and statuettes worth $51.8 million (7.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $51.8M | 7.4K t |
| 2023 | $53.3M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $38.7M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $32.1M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $30.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $35.0M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $20.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $35.7M | 6.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports plastic ornaments and statuettes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $44.5M | 86% |
| United States | $1.5M | 3% |
| Hong Kong | $846K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $835K | 1.6% |
| France | $583K | 1.1% |
| India | $448K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $422K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $409K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $344K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $254K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.02 per kg, close to the world average of $7.36.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic ornaments and statuettes exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of plastic ornaments and statuettes by the United Arab Emirates reached $1.1 million in 2024 (378 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were India (26%), Saudi Arabia (23%), Cote d'Ivoire (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $278K | 26% |
| Saudi Arabia | $243K | 23% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $100K | 9.4% |
| Switzerland | $80K | 7.5% |
| Qatar | $78K | 7.4% |
| Japan | $30K | 2.8% |
| Nigeria | $26K | 2.4% |
| United States | $26K | 2.4% |
| France | $21K | 1.9% |
| Lebanon | $15K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates plastic ornaments and statuettes imports (HS 3926.40): 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 3926.40: Plastics: statuettes and other ornamental articles.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic ornaments and statuettes imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported plastic ornaments and statuettes worth $51.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic ornaments and statuettes to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($44.5 million), followed by the United States (3%) and Hong Kong (2%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 483% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic ornaments and statuettes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.02 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.36 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic ornaments and statuettes to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35.7 million in 2017 to $51.8 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2023 at $53.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $37.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export plastic ornaments and statuettes?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Saudi Arabia and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $50.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic ornaments and statuettes?
The HS code for plastic ornaments and statuettes is subheading 3926.40. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3926 page.
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