Plastic pipe and hose fittings imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $94.4 million of plastic pipe and hose fittings in 2024 (13.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 8% 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 | $94.4M | 13.7K t |
| 2023 | $87.1M | 14.6K t |
| 2022 | $79.5M | 14.9K t |
| 2021 | $66.8M | 13.3K t |
| 2020 | $66.1M | 12.9K t |
| 2019 | $79.6M | 15.9K t |
| 2018 | $80.9M | 16.0K t |
| 2017 | $72.4M | 13.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports plastic pipe and hose fittings from
The largest suppliers were China (26%), Germany (20%), United Kingdom (10%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+248% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $24.5M | 26% |
| Germany | $19.3M | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $9.0M | 9.6% |
| Switzerland | $6.6M | 7% |
| Turkey | $6.4M | 6.8% |
| Italy | $4.6M | 4.9% |
| Poland | $4.0M | 4.3% |
| United States | $4.0M | 4.2% |
| India | $2.2M | 2.4% |
| Malaysia | $1.3M | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.91 per kg, 25% below the world average of $9.23, 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 pipe and hose fittings exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $26.6 million of plastic pipe and hose fittings in 2024 (6.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (46%), Egypt (8%), Bahrain (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $12.1M | 46% |
| Egypt | $2.2M | 8.2% |
| Bahrain | $1.5M | 5.5% |
| Seychelles | $1.3M | 5.1% |
| Kuwait | $1.3M | 4.8% |
| Uganda | $1.1M | 4.2% |
| Morocco | $1.1M | 4% |
| Australia | $933K | 3.5% |
| Zambia | $718K | 2.7% |
| Maldives | $418K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates plastic pipe and hose fittings imports (HS 3917.40): 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 3917.40: Plastics: tube, pipe and hose fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges).
Common questions
What is the value of plastic pipe and hose fittings imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported plastic pipe and hose fittings worth $94.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic pipe and hose fittings to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($24.5 million), followed by Germany (20%) and the United Kingdom (10%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 248% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic pipe and hose fittings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.91 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $9.23 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 pipe and hose fittings to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $72.4 million in 2017 to $94.4 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $78.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export plastic pipe and hose fittings?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $26.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Bahrain. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $67.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic pipe and hose fittings?
The HS code for plastic pipe and hose fittings is subheading 3917.40. 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?
EximDataX rebuilds the United Arab Emirates trade from the customs records of its trading partners, so the companies shipping to and from it are visible. Ask for a live look at your product.
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