Unsaturated polyester resin exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of unsaturated polyester resin by the United Arab Emirates reached $33.4 million in 2024 (17.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 49% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $95.4 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 | $33.4M | 17.7K t |
| 2023 | $65.7M | 32.2K t |
| 2022 | $95.4M | 38.5K t |
| 2021 | $77.2M | 35.6K t |
| 2020 | $50.9M | 30.5K t |
| 2019 | $42.6M | 24.9K t |
| 2018 | $54.0M | 28.3K t |
| 2017 | $32.0M | 18.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports unsaturated polyester resin to
The largest buyer markets were Spain (30%), India (9%), Australia (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+115% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.89 per kg, close to the world average of $2.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Unsaturated polyester resin imports to the United Arab Emirates
Imports of unsaturated polyester resin by the United Arab Emirates reached $24.9 million in 2024 (12.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (37%), India (14%), Netherlands (11%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+246% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $9.3M | 37% |
| India | $3.6M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $2.8M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $2.8M | 11% |
| China | $1.9M | 7.5% |
| Germany | $826K | 3.3% |
| United States | $595K | 2.4% |
| Taiwan | $546K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $490K | 2% |
| Italy | $489K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates unsaturated polyester resin exports (HS 3907.91): 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 3907.91: Polyesters: n.e.c. in heading no. 3907, unsaturated, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of unsaturated polyester resin exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported unsaturated polyester resin worth $33.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 110 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries buy unsaturated polyester resin from the United Arab Emirates?
Spain was the largest buyer with 30% of the value ($10.0 million), followed by India (9%) and Australia (7%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 50 buyer countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 115% on the year.
What is the average export price of unsaturated polyester resin per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.89 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $2.35 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of unsaturated polyester resin from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $32.0 million in 2017 to $33.4 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $95.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $56.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import unsaturated polyester resin?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $24.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Saudi Arabia, India and the Netherlands. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $8.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for unsaturated polyester resin?
The HS code for unsaturated polyester resin is subheading 3907.91. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3907 page.
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