Cotton blankets imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cotton blankets by the United Arab Emirates reached $7.2 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 41% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $13.7 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 | $7.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $12.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $10.5M | 959 t |
| 2021 | $13.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $8.1M | 631 t |
| 2019 | $9.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 301 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports cotton blankets from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+111% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 52% |
| India | $848K | 12% |
| Pakistan | $528K | 7.4% |
| Italy | $482K | 6.7% |
| Thailand | $479K | 6.7% |
| France | $334K | 4.7% |
| Egypt | $243K | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $218K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $112K | 1.6% |
| Kuwait | $54K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.04 per kg, 25% below the world average of $9.44, 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.
Cotton blankets exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported cotton blankets worth $499 thousand (86 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Malawi accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates cotton blankets imports (HS 6301.30): 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 6301.30: Blankets (other than electric blankets) and travelling rugs: of cotton.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton blankets imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported cotton blankets worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 208 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton blankets to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by India (12%) and Pakistan (7%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 284% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton blankets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.04 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $9.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton blankets to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. The peak was 2021 at $13.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export cotton blankets?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $499 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malawi, Kuwait and Mozambique. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton blankets?
The HS code for cotton blankets is subheading 6301.30. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6301 page.
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