🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates exports of polypropylene: 2024 trade data
Exports of polypropylene by the United Arab Emirates reached $1.94 billion in 2024 (1.80 million tonnes). It ranks 8th of 147 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $2.48 billion.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of polypropylene by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.94B | 1.80M t |
| 2023 | $2.14B | 1.99M t |
| 2022 | $2.48B | 1.95M t |
| 2021 | $2.41B | 1.78M t |
| 2020 | $1.78B | 1.86M t |
| 2019 | $1.67B | 1.50M t |
| 2018 | $1.37B | 1.07M t |
| 2017 | $947.4M | 866.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports polypropylene to
The largest buyer markets were China (28%), India (20%), Pakistan (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $543.1M | 28% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $390.3M | 20% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $199.8M | 10% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $187.9M | 9.7% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $122.3M | 6.3% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $65.4M | 3.4% |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | $40.6M | 2.1% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $40.1M | 2.1% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $37.0M | 1.9% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $34.6M | 1.8% |
Types of polypropylene under HS 3902
| 3902.10 | Propylene, other olefin polymers: polypropylene in primary forms | 62% |
| 3902.30 | Propylene, other olefin polymers: propylene copolymers in primary forms | 38% |
| 3902.90 | Propylene, other olefin polymers: n.e.c. in heading no. 3902, in primary forms | 0.5% |
| 3902.20 | Propylene, other olefin polymers: polyisobutylene in primary forms | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3902.
Average export price of polypropylene
The average declared value was about $1.08 per kg, 21% below the world average of $1.36, 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.
The United Arab Emirates also imports polypropylene
Imports of polypropylene by the United Arab Emirates reached $235.2 million in 2024 (171.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (37%), China (19%), South Korea (8%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+466% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $86.1M | 37% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $44.3M | 19% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $17.8M | 7.6% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $16.7M | 7.1% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $12.9M | 5.5% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $10.4M | 4.4% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $9.2M | 3.9% |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | $7.3M | 3.1% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $4.6M | 1.9% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $4.0M | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 3902: Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms.
Polypropylene trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of polypropylene imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported polypropylene worth $235.2 million in 2024 (171.8 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import polypropylene from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Saudi Arabia (37%), China (19%), South Korea (8%).
What is the average import price of polypropylene in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $1.37 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.36 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export polypropylene?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported polypropylene worth $1.94 billion in 2024, mainly to China, India, Pakistan.
What is the HS code for polypropylene?
Polypropylene falls under HS heading 3902 (Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading polypropylene with the United Arab Emirates?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX builds the United Arab Emirates trade from the records of its trading partners, updated weekly, so you can see who ships this product there.
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