🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of light synthetic cotton blend: 2024 trade data
The United Arab Emirates imported $56.6 million of light synthetic cotton blend in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 195 countries. That is 62% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of light synthetic cotton blend by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $56.6M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $35.0M | 7.0K t |
| 2022 | $44.8M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $36.5M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $30.5M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $36.7M | 6.9K t |
| 2018 | $38.2M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $46.2M | 5.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports light synthetic cotton blend from
China alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, Sri Lanka grew fastest (+169% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $33.8M | 60% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $6.2M | 11% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $4.6M | 8.2% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $4.1M | 7.3% |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $3.3M | 5.8% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $1.9M | 3.3% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $911K | 1.6% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $908K | 1.6% |
| Taiwan | $316K | 0.6% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $249K | 0.4% |
Types of light synthetic cotton blend under HS 5513
| 5513.21 | Fabrics, woven: plain weave, dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding… | 46% |
| 5513.11 | Fabrics, woven: plain weave, of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a… | 19% |
| 5513.41 | Fabrics, woven: plain weave, printed, of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with… | 15% |
| 5513.29 | Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyesters), mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not… | 6.7% |
| 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… | 4.8% |
| 5513.39 | Fabrics, woven: of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyester, plain weave), mixed mainly… | 4.1% |
| 5513.23 | Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2 | 1.7% |
| 5513.13 | Fabrics, woven: of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding… | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5513.
Average import price of light synthetic cotton blend
The average declared value was about $10.02 per kg, 61% above the world average of $6.22. 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 synthetic cotton blend
Exports of light synthetic cotton blend by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.3 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Uganda accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇬 Uganda | $1.2M | 53% |
| 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | $315K | 13% |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $257K | 11% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $203K | 8.7% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $123K | 5.3% |
| 🇷🇸 Serbia | $62K | 2.7% |
| 🇨🇮 Cote d'Ivoire | $37K | 1.6% |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | $37K | 1.6% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $25K | 1.1% |
| 🇲🇰 North Macedonia | $13K | 0.6% |
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 5513: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight not exceeding 170g/m2.
Light synthetic cotton blend trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of light synthetic cotton blend imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported light synthetic cotton blend worth $56.6 million in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import light synthetic cotton blend from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (60%), Pakistan (11%), India (8%).
What is the average import price of light synthetic cotton blend in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $10.02 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $6.22 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export light synthetic cotton blend?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported light synthetic cotton blend worth $2.3 million in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka.
What is the HS code for light synthetic cotton blend?
Light synthetic cotton blend falls under HS heading 5513 (Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading light synthetic cotton blend with the United Arab Emirates?
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