Light polyester cotton blend, multi-coloured imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of light polyester cotton blend, multi-coloured by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.7 million in 2024 (439 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 143 countries. Value rose 34% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $7.4 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 | $2.7M | 439 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 875 t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 487 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 358 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 309 t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 561 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 456 t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 817 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports light polyester cotton blend, multi-coloured from
Pakistan alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $1.9M | 69% |
| Thailand | $784K | 29% |
| India | $36K | 1.3% |
| China | $23K | 0.8% |
| Malaysia | $12K | 0.4% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.22 per kg, close to the world average of $7.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates light polyester cotton blend, multi-coloured imports (HS 5513.31): 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 5513.31: Fabrics, woven: plain weave, of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of light polyester cotton blend, multi-coloured imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported light polyester cotton blend, multi-coloured worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 439 tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 143 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply light polyester cotton blend, multi-coloured to the United Arab Emirates?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Thailand (29%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 135% on the year.
What is the average import price of light polyester cotton blend, multi-coloured per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.22 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $7.18 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 polyester cotton blend, multi-coloured to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 63%. The peak was 2017 at $7.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for light polyester cotton blend, multi-coloured?
The HS code for light polyester cotton blend, multi-coloured is subheading 5513.31. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5513 page.
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