Pillow and cushion imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pillow and cushion by the United Arab Emirates reached $147.8 million in 2024 (22.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 8% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $199.1 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 | $147.8M | 22.3K t |
| 2023 | $136.4M | 27.4K t |
| 2022 | $164.1M | 28.6K t |
| 2021 | $145.6M | 30.3K t |
| 2020 | $109.0M | 24.4K t |
| 2019 | $199.1M | 24.2K t |
| 2018 | $112.8M | 23.1K t |
| 2017 | $148.2M | 21.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports pillow and cushion from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $111.2M | 75% |
| India | $11.6M | 7.9% |
| Italy | $3.4M | 2.3% |
| Pakistan | $3.0M | 2% |
| Spain | $2.4M | 1.6% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $1.7M | 1.2% |
| France | $1.7M | 1.1% |
| Poland | $1.4M | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.62 per kg, close to the world average of $6.85.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pillow and cushion exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported pillow and cushion worth $17.3 million (3.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Kuwait (39%), Saudi Arabia (37%), Bahrain (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $6.8M | 39% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6.5M | 37% |
| Bahrain | $1.1M | 6.2% |
| Qatar | $742K | 4.3% |
| Seychelles | $436K | 2.5% |
| Hong Kong | $275K | 1.6% |
| Maldives | $221K | 1.3% |
| Tanzania | $177K | 1% |
| Germany | $120K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $95K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates pillow and cushion imports (HS 9404.90): 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 9404.90: Bedding and similar furnishing articles: n.e.c. in heading no. 9404 (e.g. quilts, eiderdowns, cushions, pouffes and pillows).
Common questions
What is the value of pillow and cushion imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported pillow and cushion worth $147.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply pillow and cushion to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($111.2 million), followed by India (8%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 70 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 39% on the year.
What is the average import price of pillow and cushion per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.62 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pillow and cushion to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $148.2 million in 2017 to $147.8 million in 2024, a fall of 0%. The peak was 2019 at $199.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $145.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export pillow and cushion?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $17.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $130.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for pillow and cushion?
The HS code for pillow and cushion is subheading 9404.90. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9404 page.
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