Polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
The United Arab Emirates exported $15.0 million of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) in 2024 (5.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 69% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $53.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15.0M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $48.3M | 14.4K t |
| 2022 | $53.1M | 16.4K t |
| 2021 | $31.7M | 12.5K t |
| 2020 | $29.7M | 11.4K t |
| 2019 | $32.3M | 12.9K t |
| 2018 | $15.9M | 6.5K t |
| 2017 | $9.9M | 4.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) to
Most of it went to Germany (48%), Bahrain (8%), India (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest (+854% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $7.1M | 48% |
| Bahrain | $1.2M | 8.3% |
| India | $1.2M | 8% |
| Philippines | $860K | 5.7% |
| Australia | $654K | 4.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $603K | 4% |
| Poland | $544K | 3.6% |
| Kuwait | $483K | 3.2% |
| Pakistan | $455K | 3% |
| United States | $342K | 2.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.58 per kg, close to the world average of $3.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) imports to the United Arab Emirates
Imports of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) by the United Arab Emirates reached $7.6 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from China (23%), Saudi Arabia (15%), Turkey (14%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+322% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 23% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 15% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 14% |
| Sweden | $817K | 11% |
| Germany | $784K | 10% |
| United States | $607K | 8% |
| India | $586K | 7.8% |
| Belgium | $196K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $167K | 2.2% |
| Egypt | $152K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) exports (HS 3917.21): 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 3917.21: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of ethylene.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) worth $15.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 143 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 69% on 2023.
Which countries buy polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) from the United Arab Emirates?
Germany was the largest buyer with 48% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by Bahrain (8%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 50 buyer countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 854% on the year.
What is the average export price of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.58 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $3.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $9.9 million in 2017 to $15.0 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2022 at $53.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $7.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid)?
The HS code for polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) is subheading 3917.21. 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?
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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