Over the past decade, the import of vinyl polymers to the UAE has shown significant fluctuations. In 2013, the imports were valued at 30.784 million USD. There was an upward trend from 2013 to 2015, achieving a peak of 36.381 million USD in 2015. However, the value started to decline in subsequent years, reaching a low of 15.016 million USD forecasted for 2027. As of 2023, the import value stood at 20.443 million USD.
The year-on-year variation over the last two years shows a decreasing trend with -5.84% in 2023 and -0.66% in 2022. The average variation per year over the last 5 years (CAGR) is -4.98%. Looking ahead, the forecast indicates a continued decline with a forecast 5-year CAGR of -6.23% and an overall 5-year growth rate of -27.51% by 2028.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts in global trade policies, advancements in alternative materials, and changes in domestic manufacturing capacities, all of which could significantly impact the trends in vinyl polymer imports.
