Dyed nylon fabric imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dyed nylon fabric by the United Arab Emirates reached $7.7 million in 2024 (627 tonnes). Value rose 22% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $7.7M | 627 t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 876 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 541 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 544 t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 633 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports dyed nylon fabric from
Most of the value came from Taiwan (40%), China (32%), India (5%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+623% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $3.0M | 40% |
| China | $2.4M | 32% |
| India | $394K | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $375K | 4.9% |
| Japan | $314K | 4.1% |
| Poland | $276K | 3.6% |
| Hong Kong | $272K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $236K | 3.1% |
| United States | $112K | 1.5% |
| Egypt | $95K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.21 per kg, 28% below the world average of $16.99, 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.
Dyed nylon fabric exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $704 thousand of dyed nylon fabric in 2024 (133 tonnes). India alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $356K | 51% |
| Mozambique | $163K | 23% |
| Hungary | $81K | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $69K | 9.8% |
| Maldives | $21K | 3% |
| Pakistan | $7K | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $2K | 0.3% |
| Romania | $2K | 0.3% |
| Central African Republic | $1K | 0.2% |
| Israel | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates dyed nylon fabric imports (HS 5407.42): 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 5407.42: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of filaments of nylon or other polyamides, dyed.
Common questions
What is the value of dyed nylon fabric imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported dyed nylon fabric worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 627 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 181 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply dyed nylon fabric to the United Arab Emirates?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by China (32%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 623% on the year.
What is the average import price of dyed nylon fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.21 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $16.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of dyed nylon fabric to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. The peak was 2018 at $8.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export dyed nylon fabric?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $704 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Mozambique and Hungary. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for dyed nylon fabric?
The HS code for dyed nylon fabric is subheading 5407.42. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5407 page.
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