🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of nonwoven fabric: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported nonwoven fabric worth $83.0 million (22.0 thousand tonnes). That is 7% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of nonwoven fabric by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $83.0M | 22.0K t |
| 2023 | $77.9M | 17.6K t |
| 2022 | $82.4M | 19.4K t |
| 2021 | $67.2M | 17.8K t |
| 2020 | $61.9M | 16.9K t |
| 2019 | $53.0M | 13.9K t |
| 2018 | $50.0M | 14.4K t |
| 2017 | $40.2M | 10.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports nonwoven fabric from
The largest suppliers were China (39%), India (15%), United States (11%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $32.1M | 39% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $12.6M | 15% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $8.8M | 11% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $6.9M | 8.4% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $3.2M | 3.9% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $2.6M | 3.1% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $2.6M | 3.1% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $2.3M | 2.8% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $1.5M | 1.8% |
| Taiwan | $1.4M | 1.7% |
Types of nonwoven fabric under HS 5603
| 5603.14 | Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 150g/m2) | 22% |
| 5603.94 | Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 150g/m2) | 15% |
| 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) | 14% |
| 5603.13 | Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 70g/m2 but not more than 150g/m2) | 14% |
| 5603.12 | Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 25g/m2 but not more than 70g/m2) | 13% |
| 5603.93 | Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 70g/m2 but not more than 150g/m2) | 12% |
| 5603.11 | Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing not more than 25g/m2) | 8.9% |
| 5603.91 | Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing not more than 25g/m2) | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5603.
Average import price of nonwoven fabric
The average declared value was about $3.78 per kg, close to the world average of $4.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Arab Emirates also exports nonwoven fabric
Exports of nonwoven fabric by the United Arab Emirates reached $3.7 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Spain (20%), Bahrain (12%), Saudi Arabia (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Guatemala grew fastest (+266% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $737K | 20% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $440K | 12% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $407K | 11% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $301K | 8.1% |
| 🇬🇹 Guatemala | $268K | 7.2% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $258K | 6.9% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $191K | 5.1% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $114K | 3.1% |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $109K | 2.9% |
| 🇹🇳 Tunisia | $105K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated.
Nonwoven fabric trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of nonwoven fabric imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported nonwoven fabric worth $83.0 million in 2024 (22.0 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import nonwoven fabric from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (39%), India (15%), United States (11%).
What is the average import price of nonwoven fabric in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $3.78 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $4.06 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export nonwoven fabric?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported nonwoven fabric worth $3.7 million in 2024, mainly to Spain, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia.
What is the HS code for nonwoven fabric?
Nonwoven fabric falls under HS heading 5603 (Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading nonwoven fabric with the United Arab Emirates?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX builds the United Arab Emirates trade from the records of its trading partners, updated weekly, so you can see who ships this product there.
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