Cotton pile knit fabric imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported cotton pile knit fabric worth $2.3 million (429 tonnes). Value rose 817% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $2.3M | 429 t |
| 2023 | $253K | 107 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 210 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 140 t |
| 2020 | $609K | 24 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 312 t |
| 2018 | $664K | 113 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 124 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports cotton pile knit fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 97% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 97% |
| Italy | $35K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $18K | 0.8% |
| Cambodia | $5K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $5K | 0.2% |
| India | $2K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.40 per kg, close to the world average of $6.15.
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 cotton pile knit fabric imports (HS 6001.91): 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 6001.91: Fabrics: pile fabrics (excluding long pile and loop pile), of cotton, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton pile knit fabric imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported cotton pile knit fabric worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 429 tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 143 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 817% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton pile knit fabric to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Italy (2%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 51% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton pile knit fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.40 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $6.15 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 pile knit fabric to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 82%. The peak was 2019 at $2.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton pile knit fabric?
The HS code for cotton pile knit fabric is subheading 6001.91. It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6001 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the United Arab Emirates. Tell us your product to see it live.
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