Polyvinyl butyral film imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyvinyl butyral film by the United Arab Emirates reached $15.2 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 8% more than in 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 | $15.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $14.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $14.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $16.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $12.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $17.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $16.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $9.9M | 1.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports polyvinyl butyral film from
Most of the value came from China (45%), Germany (33%), Belgium (15%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.9M | 45% |
| Germany | $5.0M | 33% |
| Belgium | $2.2M | 15% |
| Taiwan | $741K | 4.9% |
| Netherlands | $82K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $66K | 0.4% |
| United States | $45K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $37K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $34K | 0.2% |
| India | $10K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.15 per kg, close to the world average of $5.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyvinyl butyral film exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $2.0 million of polyvinyl butyral film in 2024 (390 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (43%), Qatar (25%), Kuwait (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+122% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $857K | 43% |
| Qatar | $495K | 25% |
| Kuwait | $220K | 11% |
| Bahrain | $179K | 9% |
| United States | $119K | 5.9% |
| Turkey | $72K | 3.6% |
| India | $49K | 2.5% |
| Madagascar | $5K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $3K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates polyvinyl butyral film imports (HS 3920.91): 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 3920.91: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of poly(vinyl butyral), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Common questions
What is the value of polyvinyl butyral film imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported polyvinyl butyral film worth $15.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 161 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyvinyl butyral film to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by Germany (33%) and Belgium (15%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 915% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyvinyl butyral film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.15 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $5.81 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyvinyl butyral film to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.9 million in 2017 to $15.2 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. The peak was 2019 at $17.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export polyvinyl butyral film?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $13.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyvinyl butyral film?
The HS code for polyvinyl butyral film is subheading 3920.91. 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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