🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of rope and cordage: 2024 trade data
The United Arab Emirates imported $57.2 million of rope and cordage in 2024 (19.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 39% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of rope and cordage by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $57.2M | 19.6K t |
| 2023 | $41.1M | 15.8K t |
| 2022 | $36.9M | 12.8K t |
| 2021 | $38.6M | 11.8K t |
| 2020 | $26.9M | 12.7K t |
| 2019 | $30.6M | 13.6K t |
| 2018 | $31.6M | 12.3K t |
| 2017 | $37.7M | 12.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports rope and cordage from
The largest suppliers were China (33%), India (24%), Saudi Arabia (17%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+281% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $19.1M | 33% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $13.7M | 24% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $9.7M | 17% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $2.0M | 3.5% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | $1.8M | 3.2% |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | $1.7M | 3% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $1.7M | 2.9% |
| 🇱🇹 Lithuania | $1.1M | 2% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $1.0M | 1.8% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $745K | 1.3% |
Types of rope and cordage under HS 5607
| 5607.49 | Twine, cordage, ropes, cables: of polyethylene or polypropylene (excluding binder or baler twine), whether or not plaited, braided or rubber or… | 39% |
| 5607.50 | Twine, cordage, ropes, cables: of synthetic fibres other than polyethylene or polypropylene, whether or not plaited, braided or impregnated, coated… | 34% |
| 5607.90 | Twine, cordage, ropes, cables: of materials n.e.c. in heading no. 5607, whether or not plaited, braided or impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed… | 21% |
| 5607.41 | Twine: binder or baler twine, of polyethylene or polypropylene | 3.6% |
| 5607.29 | Twine, cordage, ropes, cables: of sisal or other textile fibres of the genus agave (excluding binder or baler twine), whether or not plaited, braided… | 1.7% |
| 5607.21 | Twine: binder or baler twine, of sisal or other textile fibres of the genus agave | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5607.
Average import price of rope and cordage
The average declared value was about $2.92 per kg, 26% below the world average of $3.94, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Arab Emirates also exports rope and cordage
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported rope and cordage worth $9.0 million (5.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (42%), Mozambique (12%), Netherlands (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $3.8M | 42% |
| 🇲🇿 Mozambique | $1.1M | 12% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $768K | 8.5% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $699K | 7.8% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $596K | 6.6% |
| 🇲🇹 Malta | $248K | 2.8% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $202K | 2.2% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $199K | 2.2% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $175K | 1.9% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $162K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 5607: Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics.
Rope and cordage trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of rope and cordage imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported rope and cordage worth $57.2 million in 2024 (19.6 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import rope and cordage from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (33%), India (24%), Saudi Arabia (17%).
What is the average import price of rope and cordage in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $2.92 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $3.94 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export rope and cordage?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported rope and cordage worth $9.0 million in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Mozambique, Netherlands.
What is the HS code for rope and cordage?
Rope and cordage falls under HS heading 5607 (Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or shea). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading rope and cordage with the United Arab Emirates?
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