Sorted textile rags exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported sorted textile rags worth $4.9 million (6.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 31% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $20.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.9M | 6.4K t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $20.0M | 16.4K t |
| 2021 | $9.1M | 13.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 7.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 7.7K t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 5.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports sorted textile rags to
One buyer market dominates: Australia accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $2.7M | 55% |
| United States | $929K | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $450K | 9.3% |
| Ireland | $216K | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $168K | 3.5% |
| Mauritania | $130K | 2.7% |
| Lithuania | $87K | 1.8% |
| Japan | $70K | 1.4% |
| Gambia | $45K | 0.9% |
| Senegal | $39K | 0.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.76 per kg, 25% above the world average of $0.61. 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.
Sorted textile rags imports to the United Arab Emirates
Imports of sorted textile rags by the United Arab Emirates reached $998 thousand in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Tunisia alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+226% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $573K | 58% |
| Pakistan | $222K | 22% |
| United Kingdom | $67K | 6.7% |
| Australia | $46K | 4.7% |
| China | $22K | 2.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $20K | 2% |
| United States | $10K | 1% |
| Morocco | $10K | 1% |
| Belgium | $8K | 0.8% |
| Hungary | $7K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates sorted textile rags exports (HS 6310.10): 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 6310.10: Rags: used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables, of textile materials: sorted.
Common questions
What is the value of sorted textile rags exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported sorted textile rags worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 134 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries buy sorted textile rags from the United Arab Emirates?
Australia was the largest buyer with 55% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by the United States (19%) and the United Kingdom (9%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 26 buyer countries in total. Mauritania grew fastest among the top ten, up 938% on the year.
What is the average export price of sorted textile rags per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.76 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $0.61 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of sorted textile rags from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2022 at $20.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import sorted textile rags?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $998 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Tunisia, Pakistan and the United Kingdom. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for sorted textile rags?
The HS code for sorted textile rags is subheading 6310.10. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6310 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the United Arab Emirates. Tell us your product to see it live.
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