Artificial filament sewing thread imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported artificial filament sewing thread worth $7.0 million (856 tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 175 countries. That is 151% 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 | $7.0M | 856 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 841 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 459 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 587 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 437 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 594 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 892 t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 586 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports artificial filament sewing thread from
China alone supplied 81% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+130% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.7M | 81% |
| Pakistan | $1.1M | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $140K | 2% |
| United States | $23K | 0.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $10K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $8K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.1% |
| India | $3K | 0% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0% |
| Japan | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.18 per kg, 61% above the world average of $5.08. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 sewing thread imports (HS 5401.20): 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 5401.20: Sewing thread: of artificial filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial filament sewing thread imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported artificial filament sewing thread worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 856 tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 175 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 151% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial filament sewing thread to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Pakistan (16%) and the United Kingdom (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Sri Lanka grew fastest among the top ten, up 850% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial filament sewing thread per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.18 per kg in 2024, 61% above the world average of $5.08 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 sewing thread to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial filament sewing thread?
The HS code for artificial filament sewing thread is subheading 5401.20. 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 5401 page.
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