Polyester staple fiber imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported polyester staple fiber worth $16.3 million (15.9 thousand tonnes). That is 22% 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 | $16.3M | 15.9K t |
| 2023 | $13.3M | 13.9K t |
| 2022 | $15.4M | 13.4K t |
| 2021 | $16.8M | 15.3K t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 9.5K t |
| 2019 | $9.6M | 8.3K t |
| 2018 | $11.1M | 8.2K t |
| 2017 | $11.9M | 9.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports polyester staple fiber from
The largest suppliers were China (47%), Thailand (20%), Malaysia (10%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+250% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.7M | 47% |
| Thailand | $3.2M | 20% |
| Malaysia | $1.7M | 10% |
| India | $926K | 5.7% |
| Pakistan | $913K | 5.6% |
| Indonesia | $634K | 3.9% |
| South Korea | $625K | 3.8% |
| Taiwan | $546K | 3.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $26K | 0.2% |
| United States | $19K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.02 per kg, close to the world average of $1.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates polyester staple fiber imports (HS 5503.20): 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 5503.20: Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of polyesters, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester staple fiber imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported polyester staple fiber worth $16.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 173 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester staple fiber to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by Thailand (20%) and Malaysia (10%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 250% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester staple fiber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.02 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $1.19 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 staple fiber to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.9 million in 2017 to $16.3 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2021 at $16.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester staple fiber?
The HS code for polyester staple fiber is subheading 5503.20. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5503 page.
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