Cotton furnishing textiles imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $18.2 million of cotton furnishing textiles in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $28.0 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 | $18.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $19.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $27.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $28.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $16.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $16.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $13.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $19.6M | 1.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports cotton furnishing textiles from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 87% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $15.8M | 87% |
| China | $1.8M | 10% |
| Pakistan | $106K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $95K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $79K | 0.4% |
| Australia | $52K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $42K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $35K | 0.2% |
| Kuwait | $26K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $23K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.87 per kg, 26% above the world average of $11.76. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cotton furnishing textiles exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of cotton furnishing textiles by the United Arab Emirates reached $522 thousand in 2024 (81 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Seychelles (33%), Zambia (16%), Tanzania (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+889% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Seychelles | $172K | 33% |
| Zambia | $85K | 16% |
| Tanzania | $84K | 16% |
| Saudi Arabia | $43K | 8.3% |
| Austria | $20K | 3.8% |
| Mozambique | $17K | 3.3% |
| Bahrain | $17K | 3.2% |
| India | $14K | 2.8% |
| Kenya | $11K | 2.1% |
| Kuwait | $8K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates cotton furnishing textiles imports (HS 6304.92): 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 6304.92: Furnishing articles: of cotton, not knitted or crocheted (excluding bedspreads and articles of heading no. 9404).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton furnishing textiles imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported cotton furnishing textiles worth $18.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 212 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton furnishing textiles to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($15.8 million), followed by China (10%) and Pakistan (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 117% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton furnishing textiles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.87 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $11.76 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton furnishing textiles to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.6 million in 2017 to $18.2 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2021 at $28.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export cotton furnishing textiles?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $522 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Seychelles, Zambia and Tanzania. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $17.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton furnishing textiles?
The HS code for cotton furnishing textiles is subheading 6304.92. 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 6304 page.
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