Rigid PVC film and sheet imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rigid pvc film and sheet by the United Arab Emirates reached $55.9 million in 2024 (14.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 27% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $55.9M | 14.4K t |
| 2023 | $43.9M | 11.5K t |
| 2022 | $45.4M | 13.1K t |
| 2021 | $29.6M | 10.7K t |
| 2020 | $29.0M | 10.6K t |
| 2019 | $27.9M | 10.0K t |
| 2018 | $22.4M | 10.0K t |
| 2017 | $15.1M | 5.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports rigid pvc film and sheet from
Most of the value came from South Korea (43%), China (29%), Austria (8%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+224% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $23.9M | 43% |
| China | $16.3M | 29% |
| Austria | $4.7M | 8.4% |
| India | $3.9M | 6.9% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 2.7% |
| Thailand | $1.2M | 2.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.0M | 1.9% |
| Spain | $883K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $753K | 1.4% |
| United States | $498K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.88 per kg, 22% above the world average of $3.19. 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 film and sheet exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of rigid pvc film and sheet by the United Arab Emirates reached $10.4 million in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 64% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $6.7M | 64% |
| Kuwait | $521K | 5% |
| Bahrain | $369K | 3.5% |
| Germany | $331K | 3.2% |
| Morocco | $311K | 3% |
| Pakistan | $308K | 3% |
| Malawi | $294K | 2.8% |
| Tanzania | $230K | 2.2% |
| Angola | $229K | 2.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $183K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates rigid pvc film and sheet imports (HS 3920.49): 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 3920.49: Plastics: polymers of vinyl chloride, containing by weight, less than 6% of plasticisers: 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 rigid pvc film and sheet imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported rigid pvc film and sheet worth $55.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 215 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply rigid pvc film and sheet to the United Arab Emirates?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($23.9 million), followed by China (29%) and Austria (8%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 224% on the year.
What is the average import price of rigid pvc film and sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.88 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $3.19 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rigid pvc film and sheet to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.1 million in 2017 to $55.9 million in 2024, an increase of 270%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $33.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export rigid pvc film and sheet?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $10.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $45.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for rigid pvc film and sheet?
The HS code for rigid pvc film and sheet is subheading 3920.49. 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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