Cotton kitchen and toilet linen imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cotton kitchen and toilet linen by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.7 million in 2024 (287 tonnes). Value fell 85% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $22.6 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 | $2.7M | 287 t |
| 2023 | $18.0M | 8.1K t |
| 2022 | $20.3M | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $15.8M | 9.2K t |
| 2020 | $14.7M | 8.3K t |
| 2019 | $21.5M | 6.9K t |
| 2018 | $22.6M | 6.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 393 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports cotton kitchen and toilet linen from
The largest suppliers were India (29%), China (24%), Turkey (11%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+305% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $779K | 29% |
| China | $638K | 24% |
| Turkey | $289K | 11% |
| Thailand | $183K | 6.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $142K | 5.3% |
| Egypt | $102K | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $84K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $77K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $75K | 2.8% |
| France | $64K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.36 per kg, 31% above the world average of $7.12. 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 kitchen and toilet linen exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported cotton kitchen and toilet linen worth $331 thousand (50 tonnes). Most of it went to Seychelles (36%), Kuwait (23%), Maldives (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Seychelles | $118K | 36% |
| Kuwait | $77K | 23% |
| Maldives | $21K | 6.2% |
| United States | $17K | 5% |
| Italy | $15K | 4.5% |
| Switzerland | $15K | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $13K | 3.8% |
| Uganda | $9K | 2.7% |
| Bahrain | $8K | 2.3% |
| Thailand | $7K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates cotton kitchen and toilet linen imports (HS 6302.91): 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 6302.91: Toilet and kitchen linen: of cotton, excluding terry towelling or similar terry fabrics.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton kitchen and toilet linen imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported cotton kitchen and toilet linen worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 287 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 85% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton kitchen and toilet linen to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($779 thousand), followed by China (24%) and Turkey (11%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 305% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton kitchen and toilet linen per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.36 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $7.12 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 kitchen and toilet linen to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2018 at $22.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export cotton kitchen and toilet linen?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $331 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Seychelles, Kuwait and the Maldives. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton kitchen and toilet linen?
The HS code for cotton kitchen and toilet linen is subheading 6302.91. 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 6302 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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