Sewing machine needles imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $4.5 million of sewing machine needles in 2024 (54 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 16% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.9 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 | $4.5M | 54 t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 113 t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 110 t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 108 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 77 t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 90 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 86 t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 71 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports sewing machine needles from
One supplier dominates: South Korea accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $2.7M | 59% |
| Singapore | $1.7M | 37% |
| Japan | $58K | 1.3% |
| China | $33K | 0.7% |
| India | $29K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 0.4% |
| Taiwan | $13K | 0.3% |
| United States | $13K | 0.3% |
| Brazil | $9K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $84.14 per kg, 70% above the world average of $49.46. 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.
Sewing machine needles exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $1.1 million of sewing machine needles in 2024 (652 tonnes). Most of it went to Sri Lanka (41%), Cote d'Ivoire (34%), South Africa (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+348% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | $447K | 41% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $369K | 34% |
| South Africa | $112K | 10% |
| Madagascar | $47K | 4.3% |
| Kenya | $42K | 3.8% |
| Nigeria | $26K | 2.4% |
| Mauritius | $13K | 1.2% |
| Burkina Faso | $12K | 1.1% |
| Malaysia | $8K | 0.7% |
| Pakistan | $5K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates sewing machine needles imports (HS 8452.30): 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 8452.30: Sewing machine needles.
Common questions
What is the value of sewing machine needles imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported sewing machine needles worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 54 tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 182 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply sewing machine needles to the United Arab Emirates?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Singapore (37%) and Japan (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 445% on the year.
What is the average import price of sewing machine needles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $84.14 per kg in 2024, 70% above the world average of $49.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sewing machine needles to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export sewing machine needles?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sri Lanka, Cote d'Ivoire and South Africa. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for sewing machine needles?
The HS code for sewing machine needles is subheading 8452.30. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8452 page.
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