Long pile knit fabric imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported long pile knit fabric worth $2.4 million (577 tonnes). That is 158% 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 | $2.4M | 577 t |
| 2023 | $940K | 318 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 253 t |
| 2021 | $839K | 409 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 316 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 385 t |
| 2018 | $500K | 166 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 352 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports long pile knit fabric from
China alone supplied 96% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+211% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 96% |
| Saudi Arabia | $64K | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $8K | 0.3% |
| India | $8K | 0.3% |
| United States | $4K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $3K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $1K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.21 per kg, 26% below the world average of $5.69, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 long pile knit fabric imports (HS 6001.10): 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 6001.10: Fabrics: long pile fabrics, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of long pile knit fabric imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported long pile knit fabric worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 577 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 155 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 158% on 2023.
Which countries supply long pile knit fabric to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (3%) and the United Kingdom (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 211% on the year.
What is the average import price of long pile knit fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.21 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $5.69 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of long pile knit fabric to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for long pile knit fabric?
The HS code for long pile knit fabric is subheading 6001.10. It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6001 page.
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