Cellulose acetate filament yarn imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cellulose acetate filament yarn by the United Arab Emirates reached $40.2 million in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 92 countries. That is 21% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 219% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $50.6 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 | $40.2M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $50.6M | 7.9K t |
| 2022 | $20.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $11.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 269 t |
| 2018 | $7K | 1 t |
| 2017 | $12K | 1 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports cellulose acetate filament yarn from
United States alone supplied 88% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $35.3M | 88% |
| Belgium | $3.3M | 8.3% |
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 3.7% |
| Japan | $9K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.02 per kg, close to the world average of $7.61.
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 cellulose acetate filament yarn imports (HS 5403.33): 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 5403.33: Yarn, artificial: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of cellulose acetate, single, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of cellulose acetate filament yarn imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported cellulose acetate filament yarn worth $40.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 92 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply cellulose acetate filament yarn to the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($35.3 million), followed by Belgium (8%) and the Netherlands (4%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of cellulose acetate filament yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.02 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $7.61 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cellulose acetate filament yarn to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12 thousand in 2017 to $40.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $50.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cellulose acetate filament yarn?
The HS code for cellulose acetate filament yarn is subheading 5403.33. 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 5403 page.
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