Artificial filament fabric (dyed) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of artificial filament fabric (dyed) by the United Arab Emirates reached $10.7 million in 2024 (629 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value rose 29% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $10.7M | 629 t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 890 t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 280 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 139 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 86 t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 159 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports artificial filament fabric (dyed) from
Japan alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $5.5M | 52% |
| China | $3.9M | 37% |
| India | $574K | 5.4% |
| South Korea | $237K | 2.2% |
| Pakistan | $146K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $134K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $81K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $4K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.93 per kg, close to the world average of $17.22.
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 filament fabric (dyed) imports (HS 5408.22): 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 5408.22: Fabrics, woven: of artificial filament yarn, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial filament, strip or the like, dyed.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial filament fabric (dyed) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported artificial filament fabric (dyed) worth $10.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 629 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 159 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial filament fabric (dyed) to the United Arab Emirates?
Japan was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by China (37%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 211% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial filament fabric (dyed) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.93 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $17.22 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 filament fabric (dyed) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $10.7 million in 2024, an increase of 122%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial filament fabric (dyed)?
The HS code for artificial filament fabric (dyed) is subheading 5408.22. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the United Arab Emirates. Tell us your product to see it live.
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