Embroidered fabric (other materials) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported embroidered fabric (other materials) worth $2.9 million (309 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 28% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.7 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 | $2.9M | 309 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 328 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 373 t |
| 2021 | $1.0M | 124 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 105 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 129 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 468 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 173 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports embroidered fabric (other materials) from
The largest suppliers were Indonesia (36%), China (18%), India (13%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $1.0M | 36% |
| China | $511K | 18% |
| India | $392K | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $391K | 13% |
| Pakistan | $274K | 9.4% |
| Italy | $92K | 3.2% |
| France | $56K | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $56K | 1.9% |
| Thailand | $48K | 1.6% |
| United States | $22K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.42 per kg, 61% below the world average of $24.29, 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.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates embroidered fabric (other materials) imports (HS 5810.99): 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 5810.99: Embroidery: with visible ground, of textile materials (other than cotton and man-made fibres), in the piece, in strips or in motifs.
Common questions
What is the value of embroidered fabric (other materials) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported embroidered fabric (other materials) worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 309 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 187 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply embroidered fabric (other materials) to the United Arab Emirates?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by China (18%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 744% on the year.
What is the average import price of embroidered fabric (other materials) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.42 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $24.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of embroidered fabric (other materials) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2018 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for embroidered fabric (other materials)?
The HS code for embroidered fabric (other materials) is subheading 5810.99. It sits in HS chapter 58 (fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5810 page.
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