Plastic sausage casings imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported plastic sausage casings worth $5.1 million (365 tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.7 million.
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 | $5.1M | 365 t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 426 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 388 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 279 t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 373 t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 480 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 379 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 169 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports plastic sausage casings from
Most of the value came from Spain (46%), France (14%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+751% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.4M | 46% |
| France | $730K | 14% |
| China | $674K | 13% |
| Germany | $589K | 12% |
| United States | $442K | 8.6% |
| Czech Republic | $132K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $105K | 2% |
| Italy | $39K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $25K | 0.5% |
| India | $12K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.10 per kg, close to the world average of $15.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates plastic sausage casings imports (HS 3917.10): 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 3917.10: Plastics: artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic materials.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic sausage casings imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported plastic sausage casings worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 365 tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic sausage casings to the United Arab Emirates?
Spain was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by France (14%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 751% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic sausage casings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.10 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $15.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic sausage casings to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 259%. The peak was 2019 at $6.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic sausage casings?
The HS code for plastic sausage casings is subheading 3917.10. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the United Arab Emirates. Tell us your product to see it live.
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