Artificial fibre scarves imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of artificial fibre scarves by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.5 million in 2024 (153 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 44% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $5.3 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 | $2.5M | 153 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 181 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 396 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 373 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 249 t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 558 t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 222 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports artificial fibre scarves from
China alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 55% |
| India | $443K | 18% |
| Italy | $346K | 14% |
| Germany | $103K | 4.1% |
| Kuwait | $81K | 3.2% |
| Switzerland | $47K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $30K | 1.2% |
| Indonesia | $24K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $19K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $19K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.45 per kg, 28% below the world average of $22.87, 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.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates artificial fibre scarves imports (HS 6214.40): 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 6214.40: Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: of artificial fibres (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of artificial fibre scarves imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported artificial fibre scarves worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 153 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 170 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial fibre scarves to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by India (18%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 454% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial fibre scarves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.45 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $22.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of artificial fibre scarves to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, a fall of 47%. The peak was 2019 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial fibre scarves?
The HS code for artificial fibre scarves is subheading 6214.40. It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6214 page.
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