🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of light cotton fabric: 2024 trade data
Imports of light cotton fabric by the United Arab Emirates reached $224.3 million in 2024 (14.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 214 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 60% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of light cotton fabric by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $224.3M | 14.8K t |
| 2023 | $140.3M | 12.5K t |
| 2022 | $130.9M | 11.8K t |
| 2021 | $165.3M | 14.1K t |
| 2020 | $81.6M | 9.1K t |
| 2019 | $110.9M | 11.9K t |
| 2018 | $94.3M | 10.2K t |
| 2017 | $157.7M | 11.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports light cotton fabric from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+175% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $118.1M | 53% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $77.1M | 34% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $8.5M | 3.8% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $3.9M | 1.8% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $3.7M | 1.7% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $3.4M | 1.5% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $2.7M | 1.2% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $1.3M | 0.6% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $1.1M | 0.5% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $809K | 0.4% |
Types of light cotton fabric under HS 5208
| 5208.51 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2 | 39% |
| 5208.12 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2 | 11% |
| 5208.31 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2 | 10% |
| 5208.11 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2 | 9.2% |
| 5208.32 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2 | 7.4% |
| 5208.52 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2 | 5.5% |
| 5208.13 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing not more than… | 4.7% |
| 5208.39 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5208.3 weighing not more than 200g/m2 | 3.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5208.
Average import price of light cotton fabric
The average declared value was about $15.10 per kg, 61% above the world average of $9.39. 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.
The United Arab Emirates also exports light cotton fabric
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported light cotton fabric worth $1.9 million (490 tonnes). Most of it went to India (31%), Morocco (10%), Sri Lanka (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $577K | 31% |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | $191K | 10% |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $177K | 9.4% |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | $165K | 8.8% |
| 🇲🇻 Maldives | $86K | 4.6% |
| 🇿🇲 Zambia | $83K | 4.4% |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $83K | 4.4% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $82K | 4.4% |
| 🇧🇳 Brunei | $80K | 4.3% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $64K | 3.4% |
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 5208: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m2.
Light cotton fabric trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of light cotton fabric imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported light cotton fabric worth $224.3 million in 2024 (14.8 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import light cotton fabric from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were India (53%), China (34%), Italy (4%).
What is the average import price of light cotton fabric in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $15.10 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $9.39 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export light cotton fabric?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported light cotton fabric worth $1.9 million in 2024, mainly to India, Morocco, Sri Lanka.
What is the HS code for light cotton fabric?
Light cotton fabric falls under HS heading 5208 (Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m2). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading light cotton fabric with the United Arab Emirates?
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