Knit fabric (other fibres) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $4.7 million of knit fabric (other fibres) in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 64% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.6 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 | $4.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $12.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $13.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $10.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $10.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $9.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 975 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports knit fabric (other fibres) from
The largest suppliers were Pakistan (40%), Taiwan (23%), India (20%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.86 per kg, 59% below the world average of $9.34, 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.
Knit fabric (other fibres) exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $836 thousand of knit fabric (other fibres) in 2024 (143 tonnes). Egypt alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Sri Lanka grew fastest (+315% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $474K | 57% |
| Sri Lanka | $281K | 34% |
| Pakistan | $41K | 4.9% |
| France | $16K | 1.9% |
| Kenya | $6K | 0.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4K | 0.4% |
| Portugal | $4K | 0.4% |
| Kuwait | $2K | 0.2% |
| Seychelles | $2K | 0.2% |
| United States | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates knit fabric (other fibres) imports (HS 6006.90): 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 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, synthetic or artificial fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of knit fabric (other fibres) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported knit fabric (other fibres) worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply knit fabric (other fibres) to the United Arab Emirates?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Taiwan (23%) and India (20%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 424% on the year.
What is the average import price of knit fabric (other fibres) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.86 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $9.34 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of knit fabric (other fibres) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, a fall of 25%. The peak was 2022 at $13.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export knit fabric (other fibres)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $836 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for knit fabric (other fibres)?
The HS code for knit fabric (other fibres) is subheading 6006.90. It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6006 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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