Knitted furnishing textiles imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of knitted furnishing textiles by the United Arab Emirates reached $5.9 million in 2024 (770 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 27% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $8.8 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 | $5.9M | 770 t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 988 t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $8.1M | 959 t |
| 2017 | $8.8M | 750 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports knitted furnishing textiles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.0M | 67% |
| Thailand | $1.3M | 22% |
| India | $300K | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $121K | 2% |
| Turkey | $108K | 1.8% |
| Denmark | $49K | 0.8% |
| Egypt | $21K | 0.4% |
| Kuwait | $16K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $14K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $11K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.72 per kg, 36% above the world average of $5.67. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Knitted furnishing textiles exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of knitted furnishing textiles by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.0 million in 2024 (308 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 84% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.7M | 84% |
| Kenya | $190K | 9.5% |
| Tanzania | $76K | 3.8% |
| Malawi | $16K | 0.8% |
| Seychelles | $9K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $7K | 0.4% |
| Zambia | $7K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $6K | 0.3% |
| Maldives | $2K | 0.1% |
| China | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates knitted furnishing textiles imports (HS 6304.91): 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 6304.91: Furnishing articles: excluding those of heading no. 9404, n.e.c. in heading 6304, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of knitted furnishing textiles imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported knitted furnishing textiles worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 770 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply knitted furnishing textiles to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Thailand (22%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 513% on the year.
What is the average import price of knitted furnishing textiles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.72 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $5.67 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of knitted furnishing textiles to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.8 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2017 at $8.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export knitted furnishing textiles?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kenya and Tanzania. 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 knitted furnishing textiles?
The HS code for knitted furnishing textiles is subheading 6304.91. 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 6304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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