Small goods (plastic or textile) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $53.7 million of small goods (plastic or textile) in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 21% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $68.4 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 | $53.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $68.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $64.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $64.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $38.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $45.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $44.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $48.1M | 3.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports small goods (plastic or textile) from
China alone supplied 61% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $32.6M | 61% |
| France | $9.2M | 17% |
| Italy | $5.3M | 9.8% |
| Hong Kong | $1.6M | 2.9% |
| Thailand | $631K | 1.2% |
| United States | $630K | 1.2% |
| India | $572K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $448K | 0.8% |
| Singapore | $425K | 0.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $383K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.98 per kg, close to the world average of $17.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Small goods (plastic or textile) exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of small goods (plastic or textile) by the United Arab Emirates reached $3.4 million in 2024 (292 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kazakhstan (44%), Kuwait (25%), Italy (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Kazakhstan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | $1.5M | 44% |
| Kuwait | $861K | 26% |
| Italy | $244K | 7.2% |
| Hong Kong | $202K | 6% |
| Netherlands | $174K | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $143K | 4.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $100K | 3% |
| Pakistan | $17K | 0.5% |
| Azerbaijan | $17K | 0.5% |
| India | $15K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates small goods (plastic or textile) imports (HS 4202.32): 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 4202.32: Cases and containers: of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of small goods (plastic or textile) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported small goods (plastic or textile) worth $53.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply small goods (plastic or textile) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($32.6 million), followed by France (17%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 104% on the year.
What is the average import price of small goods (plastic or textile) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.98 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $17.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of small goods (plastic or textile) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $48.1 million in 2017 to $53.7 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2023 at $68.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $53.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export small goods (plastic or textile)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $3.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kazakhstan, Kuwait and Italy. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $50.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for small goods (plastic or textile)?
The HS code for small goods (plastic or textile) is subheading 4202.32. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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