Plasticized PVC film and sheet imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported plasticized pvc film and sheet worth $35.7 million (19.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 44% more 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 | $35.7M | 19.2K t |
| 2023 | $24.9M | 11.7K t |
| 2022 | $35.5M | 13.1K t |
| 2021 | $27.8M | 9.9K t |
| 2020 | $27.1M | 11.9K t |
| 2019 | $28.1M | 11.9K t |
| 2018 | $27.5M | 12.0K t |
| 2017 | $31.1M | 14.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports plasticized pvc film and sheet from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $25.3M | 71% |
| South Korea | $4.4M | 12% |
| Turkey | $1.9M | 5.3% |
| France | $873K | 2.4% |
| Malaysia | $721K | 2% |
| India | $460K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $385K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $372K | 1% |
| Japan | $360K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $297K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.86 per kg, 36% below the world average of $2.89, 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.
Plasticized PVC film and sheet exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $3.7 million of plasticized pvc film and sheet in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were South Africa (19%), Kuwait (13%), United States (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $696K | 19% |
| Kuwait | $495K | 13% |
| United States | $418K | 11% |
| Bahrain | $394K | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $391K | 11% |
| Czech Republic | $253K | 6.8% |
| Qatar | $227K | 6.1% |
| Greece | $195K | 5.2% |
| Tunisia | $163K | 4.4% |
| Lebanon | $105K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates plasticized pvc film and sheet imports (HS 3920.43): 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 3920.43: Plastics: polymers of vinyl chloride, containing by weight not less than 6% of plasticisers: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Common questions
What is the value of plasticized pvc film and sheet imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported plasticized pvc film and sheet worth $35.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 205 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply plasticized pvc film and sheet to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($25.3 million), followed by South Korea (12%) and Turkey (5%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 181% on the year.
What is the average import price of plasticized pvc film and sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.86 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $2.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plasticized pvc film and sheet to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.1 million in 2017 to $35.7 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $29.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export plasticized pvc film and sheet?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Kuwait and the United States. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $32.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plasticized pvc film and sheet?
The HS code for plasticized pvc film and sheet is subheading 3920.43. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3920 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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