Self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) by the United Arab Emirates reached $287.5 million in 2024 (59.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 31% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $287.5M | 59.4K t |
| 2023 | $219.7M | 43.7K t |
| 2022 | $199.6M | 42.4K t |
| 2021 | $164.8M | 37.5K t |
| 2020 | $143.9M | 33.1K t |
| 2019 | $149.9M | 35.0K t |
| 2018 | $136.3M | 30.4K t |
| 2017 | $123.0M | 32.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) from
The largest suppliers were China (42%), United States (9%), Saudi Arabia (7%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+687% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $121.0M | 42% |
| United States | $25.5M | 8.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $20.0M | 7% |
| India | $14.6M | 5.1% |
| Germany | $13.3M | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $12.0M | 4.2% |
| Singapore | $12.0M | 4.2% |
| France | $11.8M | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $9.6M | 3.3% |
| Austria | $9.5M | 3.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.84 per kg, 30% below the world average of $6.93, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) worth $25.7 million (6.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Kuwait (30%), Saudi Arabia (17%), Egypt (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+405% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $7.6M | 30% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.3M | 17% |
| Egypt | $4.0M | 16% |
| Bahrain | $2.6M | 10% |
| Qatar | $1.5M | 6% |
| Morocco | $518K | 2% |
| Pakistan | $516K | 2% |
| Seychelles | $478K | 1.9% |
| Angola | $440K | 1.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $408K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) imports (HS 3919.90): 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 3919.90: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, other flat shapes thereof, self-adhesive, other than in rolls of a width not exceeding 20cm.
Common questions
What is the value of self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) worth $287.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 59.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($121.0 million), followed by the United States (9%) and Saudi Arabia (7%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 67 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 687% on the year.
What is the average import price of self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.84 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $6.93 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $123.0 million in 2017 to $287.5 million in 2024, an increase of 134%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $178.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export self-adhesive plastic film (wide format)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $25.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $261.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for self-adhesive plastic film (wide format)?
The HS code for self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) is subheading 3919.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3919 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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