Oil press straining cloth imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported oil press straining cloth worth $5.6 million (490 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 101% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $5.6M | 490 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 199 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 313 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 295 t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 408 t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 367 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 288 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 193 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports oil press straining cloth from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+203% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 53% |
| Poland | $1.7M | 31% |
| Netherlands | $387K | 6.9% |
| France | $310K | 5.5% |
| Germany | $59K | 1.1% |
| Brazil | $58K | 1% |
| Italy | $41K | 0.7% |
| Bahrain | $22K | 0.4% |
| Morocco | $17K | 0.3% |
| India | $12K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.41 per kg, 29% below the world average of $16.10, 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 oil press straining cloth imports (HS 5911.40): 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 5911.40: Textile products and articles for technical uses: straining cloth of a kind used in oil presses and the like, including that of human hair.
Common questions
What is the value of oil press straining cloth imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported oil press straining cloth worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 490 tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 184 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 101% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil press straining cloth to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Poland (31%) and the Netherlands (7%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 638% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil press straining cloth per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.41 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $16.10 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of oil press straining cloth to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 406%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil press straining cloth?
The HS code for oil press straining cloth is subheading 5911.40. It sits in HS chapter 59 (textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5911 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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