Polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $261.4 million of polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate in 2024 (124.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $261.4M | 124.9K t |
| 2023 | $267.9M | 118.3K t |
| 2022 | $267.5M | 107.6K t |
| 2021 | $179.1M | 74.2K t |
| 2020 | $112.0M | 79.9K t |
| 2019 | $110.8M | 71.8K t |
| 2018 | $138.9M | 60.4K t |
| 2017 | $120.3M | 56.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), Saudi Arabia (14%), Spain (9%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $120.4M | 46% |
| Saudi Arabia | $37.2M | 14% |
| Spain | $22.7M | 8.7% |
| South Korea | $22.7M | 8.7% |
| Netherlands | $16.8M | 6.4% |
| Germany | $14.9M | 5.7% |
| Belgium | $7.9M | 3% |
| Turkey | $7.2M | 2.7% |
| India | $4.9M | 1.9% |
| Japan | $4.6M | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.09 per kg, close to the world average of $1.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $18.3 million of polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate in 2024 (8.0 thousand tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 50% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+344% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate imports (HS 3909.31): 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 3909.31: Amino-resins: n.e.c. in heading no. 3909, in primary forms, poly(methylene phenyl isocyanate) (Crude MDI, polymeric MDI).
Common questions
What is the value of polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate worth $261.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 124.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 174 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($120.4 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (14%) and Spain (9%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 304% on the year.
What is the average import price of polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.09 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $1.94 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $120.3 million in 2017 to $261.4 million in 2024, an increase of 117%. The peak was 2023 at $267.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $182.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $18.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkey. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $243.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate?
The HS code for polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate is subheading 3909.31. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3909 page.
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