🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of abrasive cloth: 2024 trade data
The United Arab Emirates imported $49.7 million of abrasive cloth in 2024 (6.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 6% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of abrasive cloth by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49.7M | 6.8K t |
| 2023 | $47.0M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $40.9M | 5.8K t |
| 2021 | $36.2M | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $28.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $30.3M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $31.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $29.3M | 4.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports abrasive cloth from
Most of the value came from China (32%), Germany (23%), United States (8%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $15.8M | 32% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $11.2M | 23% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $3.8M | 7.6% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $3.6M | 7.2% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $3.2M | 6.5% |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | $2.5M | 5% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $2.3M | 4.5% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | $1.5M | 3% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $1.3M | 2.7% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $801K | 1.6% |
Types of abrasive cloth under HS 6805
| 6805.30 | Abrasive powder or grain: natural or artificial, on a base of materials n.e.c. in heading no. 6805, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise… | 42% |
| 6805.20 | Abrasive powder or grain: natural or artificial, on a base of paper or paperboard only, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up | 36% |
| 6805.10 | Abrasive powder or grain: natural or artificial, on a base of woven textile fabric only, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up | 22% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6805.
Average import price of abrasive cloth
The average declared value was about $7.30 per kg, 28% below the world average of $10.07, 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.
The United Arab Emirates also exports abrasive cloth
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported abrasive cloth worth $1.3 million (218 tonnes). Most of it went to Kuwait (22%), China (22%), Saudi Arabia (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+565% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $296K | 22% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $288K | 22% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $144K | 11% |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $93K | 7% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $70K | 5.2% |
| 🇲🇻 Maldives | $58K | 4.3% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $46K | 3.4% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $44K | 3.3% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $39K | 2.9% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $38K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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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 6805: Abrasive powder or grain; natural or artificial, on a base of textile material, of paper, paperboard or of other material, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up.
Abrasive cloth trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of abrasive cloth imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported abrasive cloth worth $49.7 million in 2024 (6.8 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import abrasive cloth from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (32%), Germany (23%), United States (8%).
What is the average import price of abrasive cloth in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $7.30 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $10.07 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export abrasive cloth?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported abrasive cloth worth $1.3 million in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, China, Saudi Arabia.
What is the HS code for abrasive cloth?
Abrasive cloth falls under HS heading 6805 (Abrasive powder or grain; natural or artificial, on a base of textile material, of paper, paperboard or of other materia). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading abrasive cloth with the United Arab Emirates?
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