Polyester filament multicolor imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported polyester filament multicolor worth $2.4 million (150 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 21% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $3.5 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 | $2.4M | 150 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 206 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 139 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 292 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 193 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 284 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 246 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 199 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports polyester filament multicolor from
Most of the value came from India (32%), China (18%), Turkey (15%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+594% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $784K | 32% |
| China | $440K | 18% |
| Turkey | $373K | 15% |
| Italy | $245K | 10% |
| Germany | $169K | 6.9% |
| Spain | $76K | 3.1% |
| France | $76K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $72K | 3% |
| United States | $64K | 2.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $29K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.29 per kg, 34% above the world average of $12.16. 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 polyester filament multicolor imports (HS 5407.93): 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 5407.93: Fabrics, woven: of synthetic filament yarn, of yarns of different colours, n.e.c. in heading no. 5407.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester filament multicolor imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported polyester filament multicolor worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 150 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 157 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester filament multicolor to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($784 thousand), followed by China (18%) and Turkey (15%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 594% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester filament multicolor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.29 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $12.16 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 filament multicolor to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2017 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester filament multicolor?
The HS code for polyester filament multicolor is subheading 5407.93. 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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