Polyvinyl chloride (pure) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $199.6 million of polyvinyl chloride (pure) in 2024 (255.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 29% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $380.8 million.
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 | $199.6M | 255.3K t |
| 2023 | $282.0M | 285.1K t |
| 2022 | $373.7M | 270.8K t |
| 2021 | $380.8M | 260.3K t |
| 2020 | $216.4M | 258.0K t |
| 2019 | $208.1M | 241.2K t |
| 2018 | $228.1M | 253.1K t |
| 2017 | $142.5M | 165.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports polyvinyl chloride (pure) from
The largest suppliers were United States (32%), China (24%), Saudi Arabia (23%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+170% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $63.6M | 32% |
| China | $47.5M | 24% |
| Saudi Arabia | $46.4M | 23% |
| South Korea | $13.3M | 6.7% |
| Taiwan | $11.4M | 5.7% |
| South Africa | $9.7M | 4.9% |
| Thailand | $2.2M | 1.1% |
| Pakistan | $1.4M | 0.7% |
| India | $1.1M | 0.5% |
| Malaysia | $763K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.78 per kg, close to the world average of $0.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyvinyl chloride (pure) exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $5.4 million of polyvinyl chloride (pure) in 2024 (10.5 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.6M | 67% |
| Zimbabwe | $629K | 12% |
| Pakistan | $579K | 11% |
| Uganda | $219K | 4.1% |
| Tunisia | $79K | 1.5% |
| Tanzania | $73K | 1.3% |
| Egypt | $71K | 1.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $40K | 0.8% |
| Malawi | $35K | 0.6% |
| Senegal | $26K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates polyvinyl chloride (pure) imports (HS 3904.10): 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 3904.10: Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: poly(vinyl chloride), not mixed with any other substances, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polyvinyl chloride (pure) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported polyvinyl chloride (pure) worth $199.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 255.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 192 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyvinyl chloride (pure) to the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($63.6 million), followed by China (24%) and Saudi Arabia (23%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 170% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyvinyl chloride (pure) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.78 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $0.87 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 chloride (pure) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $142.5 million in 2017 to $199.6 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2021 at $380.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $253.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export polyvinyl chloride (pure)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $5.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Zimbabwe and Pakistan. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $194.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyvinyl chloride (pure)?
The HS code for polyvinyl chloride (pure) is subheading 3904.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3904 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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