Polyethylene terephthalate film exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of polyethylene terephthalate film by the United Arab Emirates reached $60.3 million in 2024 (31.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 17% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $100.9 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 | $60.3M | 31.1K t |
| 2023 | $72.7M | 38.2K t |
| 2022 | $95.0M | 43.1K t |
| 2021 | $69.1M | 38.7K t |
| 2020 | $39.8M | 22.0K t |
| 2019 | $62.4M | 31.6K t |
| 2018 | $83.6M | 42.7K t |
| 2017 | $100.9M | 53.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports polyethylene terephthalate film to
Most of it went to India (16%), Italy (14%), Germany (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+616% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $9.5M | 16% |
| Italy | $8.6M | 14% |
| Germany | $6.4M | 11% |
| United States | $5.6M | 9.2% |
| Ukraine | $2.9M | 4.8% |
| Egypt | $2.7M | 4.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.2M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 3% |
| Turkey | $1.7M | 2.9% |
| South Africa | $1.7M | 2.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.94 per kg, 36% below the world average of $3.01, 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.
Polyethylene terephthalate film imports to the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates imported $38.9 million of polyethylene terephthalate film in 2024 (14.1 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (49%), India (24%), South Korea (7%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+358% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.1M | 49% |
| India | $9.4M | 24% |
| South Korea | $2.6M | 6.6% |
| Taiwan | $1.8M | 4.6% |
| Japan | $1.2M | 3.2% |
| Germany | $867K | 2.2% |
| Thailand | $849K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $518K | 1.3% |
| United States | $507K | 1.3% |
| Bahrain | $434K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates polyethylene terephthalate film exports (HS 3920.62): 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 3920.62: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of poly(ethylene terephthalate), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene terephthalate film exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported polyethylene terephthalate film worth $60.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 126 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy polyethylene terephthalate film from the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest buyer with 16% of the value ($9.5 million), followed by Italy (14%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 68 buyer countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 616% on the year.
What is the average export price of polyethylene terephthalate film per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.94 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $3.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of polyethylene terephthalate film from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $100.9 million in 2017 to $60.3 million in 2024, a fall of 40%. The peak was 2017 at $100.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $73.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import polyethylene terephthalate film?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $38.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and South Korea. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $21.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene terephthalate film?
The HS code for polyethylene terephthalate film is subheading 3920.62. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3920 page.
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