Artificial fabric (other, dyed) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of artificial fabric (other, dyed) by the United Arab Emirates reached $3.5 million in 2024 (220 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $10.5 million.
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 | $3.5M | 220 t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 237 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 200 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 253 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 91 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 96 t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 199 t |
| 2017 | $10.5M | 367 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports artificial fabric (other, dyed) from
Most of the value came from Japan (34%), China (27%), Turkey (15%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.73 per kg, 22% below the world average of $20.16, 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 fabric (other, dyed) imports (HS 5408.32): 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 5408.32: Fabrics, woven: of artificial filament yarn, of artificial monofilament, strip and the like, n.e.c. in heading no. 5408, dyed.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial fabric (other, dyed) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported artificial fabric (other, dyed) worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 220 tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 146 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial fabric (other, dyed) to the United Arab Emirates?
Japan was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (27%) and Turkey (15%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 51% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial fabric (other, dyed) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.73 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $20.16 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of artificial fabric (other, dyed) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.5 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, a fall of 67%. The peak was 2017 at $10.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial fabric (other, dyed)?
The HS code for artificial fabric (other, dyed) is subheading 5408.32. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5408 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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