Kitchen linen (other) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of kitchen linen (other) by the United Arab Emirates reached $3.5 million in 2024 (487 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 92% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $3.5M | 487 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 526 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 228 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 249 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 251 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 459 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 178 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 186 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports kitchen linen (other) from
Pakistan alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $2.2M | 63% |
| China | $437K | 13% |
| Italy | $290K | 8.3% |
| Spain | $187K | 5.4% |
| Turkey | $93K | 2.7% |
| India | $67K | 1.9% |
| South Africa | $54K | 1.6% |
| France | $37K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $31K | 0.9% |
| Morocco | $25K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.13 per kg, 27% below the world average of $9.74, 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 kitchen linen (other) imports (HS 6302.99): 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 6302.99: Toilet and kitchen linen: of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres).
Common questions
What is the value of kitchen linen (other) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported kitchen linen (other) worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 487 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 92% on 2023.
Which countries supply kitchen linen (other) to the United Arab Emirates?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (13%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 678% on the year.
What is the average import price of kitchen linen (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.13 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $9.74 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of kitchen linen (other) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 144%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for kitchen linen (other)?
The HS code for kitchen linen (other) is subheading 6302.99. 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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