Plain weave polyester cotton imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plain weave polyester cotton by the United Arab Emirates reached $25.8 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 174 countries. That is 132% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $25.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $11.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $10.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $18.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $17.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $12.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $19.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $17.3M | 2.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports plain weave polyester cotton from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 91% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+203% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $23.5M | 91% |
| Pakistan | $963K | 3.7% |
| Malaysia | $709K | 2.7% |
| Thailand | $303K | 1.2% |
| India | $204K | 0.8% |
| Indonesia | $99K | 0.4% |
| United States | $23K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $13K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $13K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $11K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.70 per kg, 61% above the world average of $7.27. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 plain weave polyester cotton imports (HS 5513.21): 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 5513.21: Fabrics, woven: plain weave, dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of plain weave polyester cotton imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported plain weave polyester cotton worth $25.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 174 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 132% on 2023.
Which countries supply plain weave polyester cotton to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($23.5 million), followed by Pakistan (4%) and Malaysia (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 550% on the year.
What is the average import price of plain weave polyester cotton per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.70 per kg in 2024, 61% above the world average of $7.27 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plain weave polyester cotton to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.3 million in 2017 to $25.8 million in 2024, an increase of 50%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $16.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plain weave polyester cotton?
The HS code for plain weave polyester cotton is subheading 5513.21. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5513 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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