Multi-colour synthetic warp knit imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of multi-colour synthetic warp knit by the United Arab Emirates reached $3.1 million in 2024 (928 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 138% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $4.0 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 | $3.1M | 928 t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 295 t |
| 2022 | $902K | 128 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 707 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 745 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 128 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 319 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 1.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports multi-colour synthetic warp knit from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+651% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 84% |
| India | $308K | 10% |
| South Korea | $121K | 3.9% |
| Australia | $38K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $3K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.33 per kg, 31% below the world average of $4.85, 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 multi-colour synthetic warp knit imports (HS 6005.38): 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 6005.38: Fabrics: warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, yarns of different colours.
Common questions
What is the value of multi-colour synthetic warp knit imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported multi-colour synthetic warp knit worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 928 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 144 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 138% on 2023.
Which countries supply multi-colour synthetic warp knit to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by India (10%) and South Korea (4%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 651% on the year.
What is the average import price of multi-colour synthetic warp knit per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.33 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $4.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of multi-colour synthetic warp knit to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2017 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for multi-colour synthetic warp knit?
The HS code for multi-colour synthetic warp knit is subheading 6005.38. It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6005 page.
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