Artificial staple fabric, printed imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of artificial staple fabric, printed by the United Arab Emirates reached $86.7 million in 2024 (14.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 163 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 147% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $86.7M | 14.7K t |
| 2023 | $35.1M | 9.7K t |
| 2022 | $34.7M | 9.3K t |
| 2021 | $42.1M | 11.3K t |
| 2020 | $24.3M | 6.6K t |
| 2019 | $31.9M | 6.9K t |
| 2018 | $22.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $43.5M | 6.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports artificial staple fabric, printed from
China alone supplied 94% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+178% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $81.5M | 94% |
| Thailand | $2.7M | 3.2% |
| India | $2.1M | 2.4% |
| Italy | $178K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $46K | 0.1% |
| Slovenia | $15K | 0% |
| Spain | $14K | 0% |
| Turkey | $14K | 0% |
| Germany | $4K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.89 per kg, close to the world average of $6.49.
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 staple fabric, printed imports (HS 5516.14): 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 5516.14: Fabrics, woven: printed, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial staple fabric, printed imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported artificial staple fabric, printed worth $86.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 163 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 147% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial staple fabric, printed to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($81.5 million), followed by Thailand (3%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 218% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial staple fabric, printed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.89 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $6.49 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 staple fabric, printed to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.5 million in 2017 to $86.7 million in 2024, an increase of 99%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $40.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial staple fabric, printed?
The HS code for artificial staple fabric, printed is subheading 5516.14. 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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