Plastic rope and cordage imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic rope and cordage by the United Arab Emirates reached $22.4 million in 2024 (10.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 217 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 18% 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 | $22.4M | 10.6K t |
| 2023 | $19.0M | 8.8K t |
| 2022 | $16.3M | 7.3K t |
| 2021 | $14.6M | 7.4K t |
| 2020 | $12.6M | 6.9K t |
| 2019 | $15.5M | 8.3K t |
| 2018 | $16.0M | 7.2K t |
| 2017 | $15.4M | 5.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports plastic rope and cordage from
Most of the value came from India (47%), China (18%), Portugal (6%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+573% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $10.4M | 47% |
| China | $3.9M | 18% |
| Portugal | $1.4M | 6.3% |
| Greece | $1.2M | 5.5% |
| Lithuania | $1.1M | 5.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 4.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 4.6% |
| United States | $536K | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $436K | 1.9% |
| Slovakia | $279K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.11 per kg, 34% below the world average of $3.18, 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 rope and cordage exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $4.8 million of plastic rope and cordage in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (25%), Mozambique (22%), Netherlands (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.2M | 25% |
| Mozambique | $1.1M | 22% |
| Netherlands | $736K | 15% |
| Turkey | $596K | 12% |
| Malta | $241K | 5% |
| Kuwait | $137K | 2.8% |
| United States | $129K | 2.7% |
| Tanzania | $117K | 2.4% |
| Qatar | $106K | 2.2% |
| Greece | $105K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates plastic rope and cordage imports (HS 5607.49): 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 5607.49: Twine, cordage, ropes, cables: of polyethylene or polypropylene (excluding binder or baler twine), whether or not plaited, braided or rubber or plastic impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic rope and cordage imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported plastic rope and cordage worth $22.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 217 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic rope and cordage to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($10.4 million), followed by China (18%) and Portugal (6%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 573% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic rope and cordage per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.11 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $3.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic rope and cordage to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.4 million in 2017 to $22.4 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $16.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export plastic rope and cordage?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $4.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Mozambique and the Netherlands. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $17.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic rope and cordage?
The HS code for plastic rope and cordage is subheading 5607.49. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5607 page.
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