Light combed wool fabric imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported light combed wool fabric worth $7.5 million (87 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 43% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $7.5M | 87 t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 68 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 61 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 71 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 59 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 35 t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 115 t |
| 2017 | $9.1M | 139 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports light combed wool fabric from
The largest suppliers were Italy (40%), Japan (31%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+129% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.0M | 40% |
| Japan | $2.3M | 31% |
| India | $810K | 11% |
| China | $737K | 9.8% |
| United Kingdom | $287K | 3.8% |
| Hong Kong | $190K | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $152K | 2% |
| Singapore | $13K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $86.62 per kg, 40% above the world average of $61.72. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates light combed wool fabric imports (HS 5112.11): 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 5112.11: 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 not exceeding 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of light combed wool fabric imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported light combed wool fabric worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 87 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 137 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply light combed wool fabric to the United Arab Emirates?
Italy was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Japan (31%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 129% on the year.
What is the average import price of light combed wool fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $86.62 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $61.72 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of light combed wool fabric to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.1 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2017 at $9.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for light combed wool fabric?
The HS code for light combed wool fabric is subheading 5112.11. 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.
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