Machine-made lace, synthetic imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $14.4 million of machine-made lace, synthetic in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 195 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 128% on 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 | $14.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 928 t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 887 t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 745 t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $13.9M | 1.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports machine-made lace, synthetic from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+448% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.2M | 78% |
| Indonesia | $1.5M | 10% |
| France | $808K | 5.6% |
| Pakistan | $453K | 3.2% |
| India | $200K | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $200K | 1.4% |
| Egypt | $26K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $22K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $13K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $13K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.04 per kg, 34% below the world average of $13.71, 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.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates machine-made lace, synthetic imports (HS 5804.21): 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 5804.21: Lace: mechanically made, of man-made fibres in the piece, in strips or in motifs, (other than fabrics of headings 60.02 to 60.06).
Common questions
What is the value of machine-made lace, synthetic imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported machine-made lace, synthetic worth $14.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 195 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 128% on 2023.
Which countries supply machine-made lace, synthetic to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($11.2 million), followed by Indonesia (10%) and France (6%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 448% on the year.
What is the average import price of machine-made lace, synthetic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.04 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $13.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of machine-made lace, synthetic to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.9 million in 2017 to $14.4 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for machine-made lace, synthetic?
The HS code for machine-made lace, synthetic is subheading 5804.21. It sits in HS chapter 58 (fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5804 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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