Combed medium cotton yarn imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported combed medium cotton yarn worth $6.4 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 202% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $6.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 474 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 258 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 414 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 232 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 249 t |
| 2018 | $507K | 114 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 310 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports combed medium cotton yarn from
China alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 59% |
| India | $2.1M | 34% |
| Uzbekistan | $356K | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $117K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.66 per kg, close to the world average of $3.31.
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 combed medium cotton yarn imports (HS 5205.22): 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 5205.22: Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 714.29 but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 but not exceeding 43 metric number), not for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of combed medium cotton yarn imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported combed medium cotton yarn worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 125 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 202% on 2023.
Which countries supply combed medium cotton yarn to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by India (34%) and Uzbekistan (6%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 11% on the year.
What is the average import price of combed medium cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.66 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $3.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of combed medium cotton yarn to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 426%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for combed medium cotton yarn?
The HS code for combed medium cotton yarn is subheading 5205.22. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5205 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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