Polypropylene film and sheet imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $147.9 million of polypropylene film and sheet in 2024 (62.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $147.9M | 62.6K t |
| 2023 | $132.9M | 47.3K t |
| 2022 | $154.1M | 58.0K t |
| 2021 | $108.7M | 41.4K t |
| 2020 | $85.9M | 39.3K t |
| 2019 | $84.6M | 40.1K t |
| 2018 | $83.7M | 37.6K t |
| 2017 | $59.0M | 27.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports polypropylene film and sheet from
Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (25%), India (16%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+243% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $36.6M | 25% |
| India | $23.3M | 16% |
| Germany | $18.6M | 13% |
| Pakistan | $12.6M | 8.5% |
| China | $10.9M | 7.3% |
| Australia | $8.6M | 5.8% |
| Indonesia | $7.1M | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $6.7M | 4.6% |
| Malaysia | $5.9M | 4% |
| Japan | $4.7M | 3.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.36 per kg, close to the world average of $2.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polypropylene film and sheet exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $93.4 million of polypropylene film and sheet in 2024 (36.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United States (20%), Morocco (11%), Egypt (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $18.9M | 20% |
| Morocco | $10.2M | 11% |
| Egypt | $6.0M | 6.5% |
| Guatemala | $5.8M | 6.2% |
| El Salvador | $4.2M | 4.5% |
| Peru | $4.1M | 4.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.0M | 4.3% |
| Colombia | $3.9M | 4.2% |
| Germany | $3.7M | 4% |
| South Africa | $3.4M | 3.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates polypropylene film and sheet imports (HS 3920.20): 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 3920.20: Plastics: of polymers of propylene, 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 polypropylene film and sheet imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported polypropylene film and sheet worth $147.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 62.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply polypropylene film and sheet to the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($36.6 million), followed by India (16%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 243% on the year.
What is the average import price of polypropylene film and sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.36 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $2.94 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polypropylene film and sheet to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $59.0 million in 2017 to $147.9 million in 2024, an increase of 150%. The peak was 2022 at $154.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $107.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export polypropylene film and sheet?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $93.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Morocco and Egypt. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $54.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for polypropylene film and sheet?
The HS code for polypropylene film and sheet is subheading 3920.20. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3920 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the United Arab Emirates. Tell us your product to see it live.
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