Needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fabric imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fabric worth $3.7 million (806 tonnes). Value rose 20% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $3.7M | 806 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 547 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 522 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 461 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 288 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 327 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 325 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 346 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fabric from
Most of the value came from China (44%), South Korea (30%), United Kingdom (7%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 44% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 30% |
| United Kingdom | $260K | 7% |
| Ireland | $157K | 4.3% |
| India | $122K | 3.3% |
| United States | $119K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $74K | 2% |
| Pakistan | $65K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $38K | 1% |
| Denmark | $34K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.59 per kg, close to the world average of $4.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fabric exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fabric by the United Arab Emirates reached $443 thousand in 2024 (70 tonnes). Netherlands alone took 93% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $411K | 93% |
| Mozambique | $10K | 2.4% |
| Maldives | $7K | 1.7% |
| Seychelles | $6K | 1.3% |
| Niger | $4K | 0.9% |
| Uganda | $4K | 0.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Sri Lanka | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fabric imports (HS 5602.10): 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 5602.10: Felt: needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fibre fabrics, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated.
Common questions
What is the value of needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fabric imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fabric worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 806 tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fabric to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by South Korea (30%) and the United Kingdom (7%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average import price of needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.59 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fabric to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 131%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fabric?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $443 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Mozambique and the Maldives. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fabric?
The HS code for needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fabric is subheading 5602.10. 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 5602 page.
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