Heavy combed wool fabric imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported heavy combed wool fabric worth $16.7 million (383 tonnes). It ranks 7th of 144 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 29% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $16.7M | 383 t |
| 2023 | $12.9M | 339 t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 125 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 62 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 60 t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 248 t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 179 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 77 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports heavy combed wool fabric from
The largest suppliers were Ireland (40%), Germany (39%), United States (14%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+241% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $6.7M | 40% |
| Germany | $6.4M | 39% |
| United States | $2.3M | 14% |
| Italy | $305K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $294K | 1.8% |
| Denmark | $195K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $153K | 0.9% |
| China | $80K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $41K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $35K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $43.45 per kg, close to the world average of $48.66.
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 heavy combed wool fabric imports (HS 5112.19): 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 5112.19: Fabrics, woven: of combed wool or combed fine animal hair, containing 85% or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair, of a weight exceeding 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy combed wool fabric imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported heavy combed wool fabric worth $16.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 383 tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 144 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy combed wool fabric to the United Arab Emirates?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by Germany (39%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 241% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy combed wool fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $43.45 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $48.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of heavy combed wool fabric to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $16.7 million in 2024, an increase of 330%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy combed wool fabric?
The HS code for heavy combed wool fabric is subheading 5112.19. It sits in HS chapter 51 (wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5112 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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