Polyester blend fabric (other) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyester blend fabric (other) by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.3 million in 2024 (463 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $5.8 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 | $2.3M | 463 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 571 t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 764 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 466 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 293 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 388 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 168 t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 547 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports polyester blend fabric (other) from
China alone supplied 79% of it. Among the main suppliers, Lebanon grew fastest (+891% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 79% |
| India | $147K | 6.3% |
| Lebanon | $121K | 5.2% |
| Thailand | $34K | 1.5% |
| Japan | $29K | 1.3% |
| France | $28K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $26K | 1.1% |
| United States | $26K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $18K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $17K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.03 per kg, close to the world average of $5.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyester blend fabric (other) exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of polyester blend fabric (other) by the United Arab Emirates reached $418 thousand in 2024 (341 tonnes). Zimbabwe alone took 60% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Sri Lanka grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $251K | 60% |
| Uganda | $46K | 11% |
| Sri Lanka | $42K | 10% |
| Senegal | $28K | 6.7% |
| Zambia | $20K | 4.7% |
| Tanzania | $13K | 3.2% |
| Sweden | $13K | 3% |
| Madagascar | $1K | 0.3% |
| Lebanon | $1K | 0.3% |
| China | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates polyester blend fabric (other) imports (HS 5515.19): 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 5515.19: Fabrics, woven: of polyester staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with fibres n.e.c. in item no. 5515.1.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester blend fabric (other) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported polyester blend fabric (other) worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 463 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 169 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester blend fabric (other) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by India (6%) and Lebanon (5%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 891% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester blend fabric (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.03 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $5.74 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polyester blend fabric (other) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 60%. The peak was 2017 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export polyester blend fabric (other)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $418 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Uganda and Sri Lanka. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester blend fabric (other)?
The HS code for polyester blend fabric (other) is subheading 5515.19. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5515 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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