Rigid PVC compounds exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported rigid pvc compounds worth $15.6 million (6.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 36% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $25.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15.6M | 6.5K t |
| 2023 | $24.3M | 13.2K t |
| 2022 | $25.8M | 9.8K t |
| 2021 | $21.0M | 12.8K t |
| 2020 | $19.0M | 13.0K t |
| 2019 | $12.2M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $12.2M | 6.0K t |
| 2017 | $10.5M | 9.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports rigid pvc compounds to
One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 99% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $15.4M | 99% |
| Mozambique | $78K | 0.5% |
| Lebanon | $43K | 0.3% |
| Bahrain | $31K | 0.2% |
| Senegal | $16K | 0.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $10K | 0.1% |
| China | $9K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $4K | 0% |
| Seychelles | $3K | 0% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.39 per kg, 66% above the world average of $1.44. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rigid PVC compounds imports to the United Arab Emirates
Imports of rigid pvc compounds by the United Arab Emirates reached $7.0 million in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from China (31%), Saudi Arabia (30%), Thailand (28%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 31% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.1M | 30% |
| Thailand | $1.9M | 28% |
| United States | $463K | 6.6% |
| India | $92K | 1.3% |
| Switzerland | $86K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $69K | 1% |
| Turkey | $66K | 1% |
| South Africa | $42K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates rigid pvc compounds exports (HS 3904.21): 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 3904.21: Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: non-plasticised poly(vinyl chloride), in primary forms, mixed with other substances.
Common questions
What is the value of rigid pvc compounds exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported rigid pvc compounds worth $15.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 89 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries buy rigid pvc compounds from the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 99% of the value ($15.4 million), followed by Mozambique (0%) and Lebanon (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 223% on the year.
What is the average export price of rigid pvc compounds per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.39 per kg in 2024, 66% above the world average of $1.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of rigid pvc compounds from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10.5 million in 2017 to $15.6 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2022 at $25.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import rigid pvc compounds?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $7.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Saudi Arabia and Thailand. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $8.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for rigid pvc compounds?
The HS code for rigid pvc compounds is subheading 3904.21. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3904 page.
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