🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of blanket: 2024 trade data
Imports of blanket by the United Arab Emirates reached $134.8 million in 2024 (36.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 219 countries. That is 34% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $207.5 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of blanket by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $134.8M | 36.0K t |
| 2023 | $100.4M | 39.7K t |
| 2022 | $107.1M | 44.0K t |
| 2021 | $96.1M | 36.2K t |
| 2020 | $75.1M | 30.0K t |
| 2019 | $93.7M | 37.3K t |
| 2018 | $93.5M | 37.5K t |
| 2017 | $207.5M | 52.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports blanket from
China alone supplied 88% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $118.7M | 88% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $5.4M | 4% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $3.2M | 2.4% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $1.9M | 1.4% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $1.8M | 1.3% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $675K | 0.5% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $413K | 0.3% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $407K | 0.3% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $325K | 0.2% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $316K | 0.2% |
Types of blanket under HS 6301
| 6301.40 | Blankets (other than electric blankets) and travelling rugs: of synthetic fibres | 90% |
| 6301.30 | Blankets (other than electric blankets) and travelling rugs: of cotton | 5.3% |
| 6301.20 | Blankets (other than electric blankets) and travelling rugs: of wool or fine animal hair | 3.9% |
| 6301.90 | Blankets and travelling rugs: n.e.c. in heading no. 6301 | 1.2% |
| 6301.10 | Blankets: electric | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6301.
Average import price of blanket
The average declared value was about $3.75 per kg, 31% below the world average of $5.46, 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.
The United Arab Emirates also exports blanket
The United Arab Emirates exported $1.9 million of blanket in 2024 (684 tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (18%), Malawi (16%), Kuwait (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+769% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $348K | 18% |
| 🇲🇼 Malawi | $303K | 16% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $174K | 9.2% |
| 🇲🇿 Mozambique | $131K | 6.9% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $131K | 6.9% |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | $96K | 5.1% |
| 🇿🇲 Zambia | $96K | 5.1% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $62K | 3.3% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $61K | 3.2% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $54K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 6301: Blankets and travelling rugs.
Blanket trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of blanket imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported blanket worth $134.8 million in 2024 (36.0 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import blanket from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (88%), India (4%), France (2%).
What is the average import price of blanket in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $3.75 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $5.46 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export blanket?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported blanket worth $1.9 million in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Malawi, Kuwait.
What is the HS code for blanket?
Blanket falls under HS heading 6301 (Blankets and travelling rugs). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading blanket with the United Arab Emirates?
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