🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of knit fabric: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported knit fabric worth $203.7 million (45.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 95% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of knit fabric by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $203.7M | 45.4K t |
| 2023 | $104.7M | 30.1K t |
| 2022 | $144.1M | 36.2K t |
| 2021 | $117.8M | 31.9K t |
| 2020 | $63.3M | 19.8K t |
| 2019 | $92.7M | 26.8K t |
| 2018 | $70.3M | 19.1K t |
| 2017 | $126.9M | 29.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports knit fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+528% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $154.7M | 76% |
| Taiwan | $27.5M | 14% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $4.8M | 2.4% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $4.5M | 2.2% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $4.0M | 2% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $1.8M | 0.9% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $1.0M | 0.5% |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $949K | 0.5% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $803K | 0.4% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $713K | 0.4% |
Types of knit fabric under HS 6006
| 6006.32 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, dyed | 65% |
| 6006.22 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of cotton, dyed | 9% |
| 6006.42 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of artificial fibres, dyed | 8.4% |
| 6006.34 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, printed | 7.1% |
| 6006.33 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, of yarns of different colours | 3.9% |
| 6006.31 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, unbleached or bleached | 2.4% |
| 6006.90 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04,and other than those made of wool, fine animal hair, cotton… | 2.3% |
| 6006.44 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of artificial fibres, printed | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6006.
Average import price of knit fabric
The average declared value was about $4.49 per kg, 26% below the world average of $6.06, 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.
The United Arab Emirates also exports knit fabric
Exports of knit fabric by the United Arab Emirates reached $33.1 million in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $28.7M | 87% |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $1.8M | 5.3% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $1.2M | 3.7% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $948K | 2.9% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $181K | 0.5% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $75K | 0.2% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $51K | 0.2% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $49K | 0.2% |
| 🇺🇦 Ukraine | $30K | 0.1% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $19K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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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 6006: Fabrics; knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04.
Knit fabric trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of knit fabric imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported knit fabric worth $203.7 million in 2024 (45.4 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import knit fabric from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (76%), Taiwan (13%), India (2%).
What is the average import price of knit fabric in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $4.49 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $6.06 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export knit fabric?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported knit fabric worth $33.1 million in 2024, mainly to India, Sri Lanka, Turkey.
What is the HS code for knit fabric?
Knit fabric falls under HS heading 6006 (Fabrics; knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading knit fabric with the United Arab Emirates?
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