Cotton terry towels imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported cotton terry towels worth $73.1 million (11.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 19% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $136.9 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 | $73.1M | 11.2K t |
| 2023 | $90.4M | 10.7K t |
| 2022 | $76.8M | 10.6K t |
| 2021 | $79.7M | 11.3K t |
| 2020 | $55.1M | 8.4K t |
| 2019 | $67.5M | 10.5K t |
| 2018 | $57.6M | 10.7K t |
| 2017 | $136.9M | 17.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports cotton terry towels from
Most of the value came from China (33%), India (27%), Pakistan (25%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $23.8M | 33% |
| India | $19.8M | 27% |
| Pakistan | $18.3M | 25% |
| Turkey | $4.5M | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 2.3% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 1.5% |
| Spain | $1.0M | 1.4% |
| France | $1.0M | 1.4% |
| Portugal | $491K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $202K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.52 per kg, close to the world average of $7.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cotton terry towels exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of cotton terry towels by the United Arab Emirates reached $873 thousand in 2024 (252 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Seychelles (30%), Chile (13%), Uganda (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Georgia grew fastest (+534% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Seychelles | $261K | 30% |
| Chile | $111K | 13% |
| Uganda | $81K | 9.3% |
| Qatar | $63K | 7.2% |
| South Africa | $55K | 6.3% |
| Israel | $45K | 5.2% |
| Pakistan | $34K | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $27K | 3.1% |
| Portugal | $23K | 2.6% |
| Georgia | $19K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates cotton terry towels imports (HS 6302.60): 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 6302.60: Kitchen and toilet linen: of terry towelling or similar terry fabrics, of cotton.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton terry towels imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported cotton terry towels worth $73.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton terry towels to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($23.8 million), followed by India (27%) and Pakistan (25%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 391% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton terry towels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.52 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $7.32 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton terry towels to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $136.9 million in 2017 to $73.1 million in 2024, a fall of 47%. The peak was 2017 at $136.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $79.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export cotton terry towels?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $873 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Seychelles, Chile and Uganda. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $72.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton terry towels?
The HS code for cotton terry towels is subheading 6302.60. 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.
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