Silk woven fabric (other types) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported silk woven fabric (other types) worth $7.2 million (60 tonnes). It ranks 4th of 165 countries for imports of this product. That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $12.3 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 | $7.2M | 60 t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 318 t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 168 t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 363 t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 216 t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 288 t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 278 t |
| 2017 | $12.3M | 159 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports silk woven fabric (other types) from
Italy alone supplied 63% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $4.5M | 63% |
| China | $1.0M | 14% |
| South Korea | $606K | 8.5% |
| India | $411K | 5.8% |
| France | $408K | 5.7% |
| South Africa | $60K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $41K | 0.6% |
| Pakistan | $40K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $22K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $119.41 per kg, 575% above the world average of $17.70. 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.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates silk woven fabric (other types) imports (HS 5007.90): 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 5007.90: Silk: woven fabrics n.e.c. in heading no. 5007.
Common questions
What is the value of silk woven fabric (other types) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported silk woven fabric (other types) worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 60 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 165 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply silk woven fabric (other types) to the United Arab Emirates?
Italy was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by China (14%) and South Korea (8%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 815% on the year.
What is the average import price of silk woven fabric (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $119.41 per kg in 2024, 575% above the world average of $17.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of silk woven fabric (other types) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.3 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, a fall of 42%. The peak was 2017 at $12.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for silk woven fabric (other types)?
The HS code for silk woven fabric (other types) is subheading 5007.90. It sits in HS chapter 50 (silk). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5007 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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