Bleached light plain cotton blend fabric imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $4.1 million of bleached light plain cotton blend fabric in 2024 (743 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 136 countries. Value fell 18% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.5 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 | $4.1M | 743 t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 444 t |
| 2022 | $10.5M | 644 t |
| 2021 | $653K | 211 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 142 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 224 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 243 t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 370 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports bleached light plain cotton blend fabric from
One supplier dominates: Pakistan accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+273% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $2.6M | 65% |
| China | $1.3M | 31% |
| India | $122K | 3% |
| Japan | $53K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.48 per kg, 29% below the world average of $7.67, 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 bleached light plain cotton blend fabric imports (HS 5210.21): 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 5210.21: Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, bleached, plain weave, weighing 200g/m2 or less.
Common questions
What is the value of bleached light plain cotton blend fabric imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported bleached light plain cotton blend fabric worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 743 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 136 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply bleached light plain cotton blend fabric to the United Arab Emirates?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by China (31%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 273% on the year.
What is the average import price of bleached light plain cotton blend fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.48 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $7.67 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bleached light plain cotton blend fabric to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $10.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for bleached light plain cotton blend fabric?
The HS code for bleached light plain cotton blend fabric is subheading 5210.21. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5210 page.
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