Medium nonwoven natural fabric imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported medium nonwoven natural fabric worth $11.6 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 17% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $11.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 863 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 935 t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 947 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports medium nonwoven natural fabric from
China alone supplied 79% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+135% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.2M | 79% |
| India | $1.1M | 9.2% |
| Belgium | $413K | 3.5% |
| Germany | $408K | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $117K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $104K | 0.9% |
| United States | $100K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $76K | 0.7% |
| Denmark | $45K | 0.4% |
| Pakistan | $19K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.81 per kg, close to the world average of $3.64.
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 medium nonwoven natural fabric imports (HS 5603.92): 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 5603.92: Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 25g/m2 but not more than 70g/m2).
Common questions
What is the value of medium nonwoven natural fabric imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported medium nonwoven natural fabric worth $11.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 193 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply medium nonwoven natural fabric to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by India (9%) and Belgium (4%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 219% on the year.
What is the average import price of medium nonwoven natural fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.81 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of medium nonwoven natural fabric to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $11.6 million in 2024, an increase of 159%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for medium nonwoven natural fabric?
The HS code for medium nonwoven natural fabric is subheading 5603.92. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5603 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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