Mop imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported mop worth $56.3 million (10.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $56.3M | 10.1K t |
| 2023 | $55.1M | 8.1K t |
| 2022 | $60.8M | 8.4K t |
| 2021 | $46.6M | 7.2K t |
| 2020 | $26.6M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $26.6M | 6.9K t |
| 2018 | $24.1M | 6.1K t |
| 2017 | $29.9M | 4.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports mop from
China alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+639% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $41.4M | 74% |
| Italy | $3.4M | 6.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.1M | 5.6% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 2.8% |
| India | $1.3M | 2.2% |
| United States | $820K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $677K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $647K | 1.2% |
| Taiwan | $612K | 1.1% |
| Singapore | $470K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.57 per kg, close to the world average of $5.97.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Mop exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $1.5 million of mop in 2024 (616 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kuwait (24%), Saudi Arabia (24%), Netherlands (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest (+592% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $362K | 24% |
| Saudi Arabia | $352K | 24% |
| Netherlands | $199K | 13% |
| Seychelles | $196K | 13% |
| Malaysia | $57K | 3.9% |
| South Africa | $47K | 3.2% |
| Mauritania | $42K | 2.9% |
| Tanzania | $31K | 2.1% |
| Bahrain | $30K | 2.1% |
| Maldives | $28K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates mop imports (HS 9603.90): 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 9603.90: Brooms, brushes, mops, feather dusters, squeegees, hand operated mechanical floor sweepers: (not motorised), prepared knots and tufts for brooms or brush making n.e.c..
Common questions
What is the value of mop imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported mop worth $56.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply mop to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($41.4 million), followed by Italy (6%) and Saudi Arabia (6%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 639% on the year.
What is the average import price of mop per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.57 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $5.97 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of mop to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.9 million in 2017 to $56.3 million in 2024, an increase of 88%. The peak was 2022 at $60.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $40.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export mop?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the Netherlands. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $54.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for mop?
The HS code for mop is subheading 9603.90. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9603 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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