Luggage (fibre or paperboard) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported luggage (fibre or paperboard) worth $12.8 million (226 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 28% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $17.7 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 | $12.8M | 226 t |
| 2023 | $17.7M | 858 t |
| 2022 | $12.6M | 987 t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 451 t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 445 t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 1,000 t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 951 t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 196 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports luggage (fibre or paperboard) from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $8.7M | 68% |
| France | $1.0M | 8.1% |
| China | $587K | 4.6% |
| Italy | $543K | 4.2% |
| India | $501K | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $394K | 3.1% |
| Canada | $290K | 2.3% |
| United States | $159K | 1.2% |
| Lebanon | $130K | 1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $125K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $56.78 per kg, 201% above the world average of $18.89. 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.
Luggage (fibre or paperboard) exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of luggage (fibre or paperboard) by the United Arab Emirates reached $1.4 million in 2024 (128 tonnes). Most of it went to Kuwait (38%), India (10%), United Kingdom (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+826% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $523K | 38% |
| India | $136K | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $110K | 8% |
| Seychelles | $97K | 7.1% |
| Germany | $71K | 5.2% |
| Mozambique | $66K | 4.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $41K | 3% |
| Chile | $39K | 2.9% |
| Georgia | $38K | 2.8% |
| Angola | $37K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates luggage (fibre or paperboard) imports (HS 4202.19): 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 4202.19: Cases and containers: trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, of vulcanised fibre or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered with such materials or with paper.
Common questions
What is the value of luggage (fibre or paperboard) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported luggage (fibre or paperboard) worth $12.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 226 tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 217 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply luggage (fibre or paperboard) to the United Arab Emirates?
Germany was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($8.7 million), followed by France (8%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 98% on the year.
What is the average import price of luggage (fibre or paperboard) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $56.78 per kg in 2024, 201% above the world average of $18.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of luggage (fibre or paperboard) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $12.8 million in 2024, an increase of 182%. The peak was 2023 at $17.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export luggage (fibre or paperboard)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, India and the United Kingdom. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $11.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for luggage (fibre or paperboard)?
The HS code for luggage (fibre or paperboard) is subheading 4202.19. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the United Arab Emirates. Tell us your product to see it live.
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