Narrow elastic woven fabric imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of narrow elastic woven fabric by the United Arab Emirates reached $3.6 million in 2024 (643 tonnes). That is 97% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $3.6M | 643 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 475 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 467 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 471 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 269 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 324 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 251 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 284 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports narrow elastic woven fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 51% |
| Taiwan | $936K | 26% |
| India | $347K | 9.7% |
| United Kingdom | $205K | 5.7% |
| Thailand | $76K | 2.1% |
| Hong Kong | $72K | 2% |
| Indonesia | $56K | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $21K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $11K | 0.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $6K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.58 per kg, 52% below the world average of $11.61, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates narrow elastic woven fabric imports (HS 5806.20): 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 5806.20: Fabrics: narrow (excluding pile fabrics), containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread.
Common questions
What is the value of narrow elastic woven fabric imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported narrow elastic woven fabric worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 643 tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 97% on 2023.
Which countries supply narrow elastic woven fabric to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Taiwan (26%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 246% on the year.
What is the average import price of narrow elastic woven fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.58 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $11.61 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of narrow elastic woven fabric to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 185%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for narrow elastic woven fabric?
The HS code for narrow elastic woven fabric is subheading 5806.20. 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 5806 page.
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