Self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) by the United Arab Emirates reached $71.1 million in 2024 (12.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $71.1M | 12.1K t |
| 2023 | $60.8M | 11.0K t |
| 2022 | $55.4M | 11.0K t |
| 2021 | $50.8M | 11.6K t |
| 2020 | $46.5M | 12.1K t |
| 2019 | $54.5M | 16.8K t |
| 2018 | $63.0M | 20.2K t |
| 2017 | $39.6M | 8.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) from
Most of the value came from China (40%), United States (11%), Japan (11%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+216% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $28.5M | 40% |
| United States | $8.0M | 11% |
| Japan | $7.7M | 11% |
| Germany | $5.7M | 8% |
| United Kingdom | $3.9M | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $3.6M | 5% |
| Switzerland | $3.5M | 5% |
| Taiwan | $2.3M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 3.2% |
| France | $1.8M | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.89 per kg, close to the world average of $6.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) by the United Arab Emirates reached $38.9 million in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Kuwait (31%), Saudi Arabia (26%), Morocco (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+642% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $11.9M | 31% |
| Saudi Arabia | $10.0M | 26% |
| Morocco | $4.9M | 13% |
| Malta | $4.0M | 10% |
| Ukraine | $3.0M | 7.6% |
| Bahrain | $1.2M | 3.1% |
| Egypt | $817K | 2.1% |
| Qatar | $583K | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $487K | 1.3% |
| Hong Kong | $261K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) imports (HS 3919.10): 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 3919.10: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, other flat shapes thereof, self-adhesive, in rolls of a width not exceeding 20cm.
Common questions
What is the value of self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) worth $71.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($28.5 million), followed by the United States (11%) and Japan (11%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 63 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 216% on the year.
What is the average import price of self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.89 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $6.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.6 million in 2017 to $71.1 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $55.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $38.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Morocco. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $32.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls)?
The HS code for self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) is subheading 3919.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3919 page.
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