Rubber floor coverings imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber floor coverings by the United Arab Emirates reached $9.3 million in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 16% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $9.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $11.1M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $8.7M | 6.6K t |
| 2020 | $7.7M | 6.0K t |
| 2019 | $8.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 2.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports rubber floor coverings from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), India (15%), United Kingdom (8%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+227% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.2M | 46% |
| India | $1.4M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $698K | 7.5% |
| South Korea | $621K | 6.7% |
| Canada | $330K | 3.6% |
| United States | $310K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $304K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $284K | 3.1% |
| Malaysia | $205K | 2.2% |
| Taiwan | $123K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.11 per kg, close to the world average of $2.37.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rubber floor coverings exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $3.2 million of rubber floor coverings in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (47%), Germany (9%), France (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+131% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.5M | 47% |
| Germany | $285K | 9% |
| France | $216K | 6.9% |
| Bahrain | $191K | 6% |
| Kuwait | $156K | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $108K | 3.4% |
| Ireland | $100K | 3.2% |
| Seychelles | $91K | 2.9% |
| Georgia | $62K | 2% |
| India | $62K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates rubber floor coverings imports (HS 4016.91): 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 4016.91: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), floor coverings and mats, of non-cellular rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber floor coverings imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported rubber floor coverings worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber floor coverings to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by India (15%) and the United Kingdom (8%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 227% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber floor coverings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.11 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $2.37 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rubber floor coverings to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, an increase of 82%. The peak was 2023 at $11.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export rubber floor coverings?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Germany and France. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber floor coverings?
The HS code for rubber floor coverings is subheading 4016.91. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4016 page.
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