Printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) worth $3.4 million (161 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 7% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $27.7 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 | $3.4M | 161 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 262 t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 536 t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 694 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 682 t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $27.7M | 2.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), Italy (16%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 46% |
| Italy | $532K | 16% |
| India | $380K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $243K | 7.1% |
| Czech Republic | $119K | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $106K | 3.1% |
| Switzerland | $104K | 3% |
| Pakistan | $104K | 3% |
| Spain | $98K | 2.9% |
| France | $66K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.31 per kg, 200% above the world average of $7.10. 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.
Printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $483 thousand of printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) in 2024 (165 tonnes). Most of it went to Morocco (39%), Sri Lanka (26%), Zambia (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+560% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) imports (HS 5208.59): 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 5208.59: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5208.5, weighing not more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 161 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 186 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Italy (16%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 291% on the year.
What is the average import price of printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.31 per kg in 2024, 200% above the world average of $7.10 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.7 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, a fall of 88%. The peak was 2017 at $27.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $483 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Sri Lanka and Zambia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves)?
The HS code for printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) is subheading 5208.59. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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