Polyester filament dyed imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyester filament dyed by the United Arab Emirates reached $22.7 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 173 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $22.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $22.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $21.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $19.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $15.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $21.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $16.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $22.3M | 1.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports polyester filament dyed from
Most of the value came from Japan (44%), South Korea (16%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+197% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $10.1M | 44% |
| South Korea | $3.6M | 16% |
| China | $3.5M | 16% |
| India | $3.2M | 14% |
| Taiwan | $2.0M | 8.6% |
| Italy | $72K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $72K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $50K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $45K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $17K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.53 per kg, close to the world average of $9.71.
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 polyester filament dyed imports (HS 5407.92): 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 5407.92: Fabrics, woven: of synthetic filament yarn, dyed, n.e.c. in heading 5407.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester filament dyed imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported polyester filament dyed worth $22.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 173 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester filament dyed to the United Arab Emirates?
Japan was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($10.1 million), followed by South Korea (16%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 197% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester filament dyed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.53 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $9.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyester filament dyed to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.3 million in 2017 to $22.7 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $20.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester filament dyed?
The HS code for polyester filament dyed is subheading 5407.92. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5407 page.
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