Artificial and filament blend, printed imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported artificial and filament blend, printed worth $3.0 million (412 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 83% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.0M | 412 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 367 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 301 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 149 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 351 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 295 t |
| 2018 | $771K | 284 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 137 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports artificial and filament blend, printed from
China alone supplied 89% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 89% |
| Italy | $216K | 7.2% |
| India | $85K | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $18K | 0.6% |
| Poland | $1K | 0% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.34 per kg, 40% below the world average of $12.26, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates artificial and filament blend, printed imports (HS 5516.24): 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 5516.24: Fabrics, woven: printed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial and filament blend, printed imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported artificial and filament blend, printed worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 412 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 112 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 83% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial and filament blend, printed to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Italy (7%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 67% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial and filament blend, printed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.34 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $12.26 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of artificial and filament blend, printed to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial and filament blend, printed?
The HS code for artificial and filament blend, printed is subheading 5516.24. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5516 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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