Polyethylene monofilament and rods imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $2.8 million of polyethylene monofilament and rods in 2024 (623 tonnes). Value fell 14% 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 | $2.8M | 623 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 893 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 718 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 548 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 418 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 683 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 988 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports polyethylene monofilament and rods from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+325% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 53% |
| United States | $500K | 18% |
| Germany | $287K | 10% |
| India | $284K | 10% |
| Belgium | $80K | 2.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $38K | 1.3% |
| Switzerland | $31K | 1.1% |
| Canada | $27K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $20K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $16K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.50 per kg, close to the world average of $3.92.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyethylene monofilament and rods exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of polyethylene monofilament and rods by the United Arab Emirates reached $1.8 million in 2024 (438 tonnes). Japan alone took 62% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.1M | 62% |
| Saudi Arabia | $375K | 21% |
| Egypt | $158K | 9% |
| Tanzania | $35K | 2% |
| Bahrain | $26K | 1.5% |
| New Zealand | $17K | 1% |
| China | $13K | 0.7% |
| Kenya | $9K | 0.5% |
| Costa Rica | $8K | 0.5% |
| Seychelles | $6K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates polyethylene monofilament and rods imports (HS 3916.10): 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 3916.10: Ethylene polymers: monofilament, of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene monofilament and rods imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported polyethylene monofilament and rods worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 623 tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene monofilament and rods to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by the United States (18%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 325% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene monofilament and rods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.50 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $3.92 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyethylene monofilament and rods to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2023 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export polyethylene monofilament and rods?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Japan, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene monofilament and rods?
The HS code for polyethylene monofilament and rods is subheading 3916.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3916 page.
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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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