Polymethyl methacrylate film and sheet imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polymethyl methacrylate film and sheet by the United Arab Emirates reached $51.7 million in 2024 (19.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 16% on 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 | $51.7M | 19.6K t |
| 2023 | $44.5M | 11.9K t |
| 2022 | $44.4M | 11.4K t |
| 2021 | $46.2M | 10.5K t |
| 2020 | $34.1M | 8.6K t |
| 2019 | $40.9M | 10.5K t |
| 2018 | $33.7M | 9.3K t |
| 2017 | $39.9M | 14.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports polymethyl methacrylate film and sheet from
China alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+155% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $26.7M | 52% |
| Taiwan | $7.0M | 14% |
| South Korea | $5.9M | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.1M | 6% |
| Indonesia | $2.8M | 5.5% |
| Thailand | $1.3M | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 2.4% |
| Italy | $985K | 1.9% |
| United States | $943K | 1.8% |
| India | $868K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.64 per kg, 27% below the world average of $3.61, 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.
Polymethyl methacrylate film and sheet exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported polymethyl methacrylate film and sheet worth $3.9 million (3.4 thousand tonnes). India alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+168% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.1M | 54% |
| United States | $551K | 14% |
| Morocco | $523K | 14% |
| Tunisia | $309K | 8% |
| China | $127K | 3.3% |
| Denmark | $64K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $60K | 1.6% |
| Seychelles | $39K | 1% |
| Zimbabwe | $24K | 0.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $23K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates polymethyl methacrylate film and sheet imports (HS 3920.51): 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 3920.51: Plastics: of acrylic polymers, polymethyl methacrylate, 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 polymethyl methacrylate film and sheet imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported polymethyl methacrylate film and sheet worth $51.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 213 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply polymethyl methacrylate film and sheet to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($26.7 million), followed by Taiwan (14%) and South Korea (11%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 238% on the year.
What is the average import price of polymethyl methacrylate film and sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.64 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $3.61 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polymethyl methacrylate film and sheet to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.9 million in 2017 to $51.7 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $41.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export polymethyl methacrylate film and sheet?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $3.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, the United States and Morocco. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $47.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for polymethyl methacrylate film and sheet?
The HS code for polymethyl methacrylate film and sheet is subheading 3920.51. 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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