Synthetic fibre tents imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $21.2 million of synthetic fibre tents in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 36% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $33.3 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 | $21.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $33.3M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $21.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $20.4M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $11.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $10.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $7.7M | 1.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports synthetic fibre tents from
China alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.6M | 78% |
| Pakistan | $1.7M | 8.2% |
| South Africa | $625K | 3% |
| Mauritius | $508K | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $313K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $309K | 1.5% |
| Romania | $225K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $194K | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $194K | 0.9% |
| France | $86K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.02 per kg, close to the world average of $6.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Synthetic fibre tents exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of synthetic fibre tents by the United Arab Emirates reached $1.9 million in 2024 (262 tonnes). Netherlands alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Niger grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 64% |
| Niger | $487K | 26% |
| Senegal | $103K | 5.5% |
| Azerbaijan | $23K | 1.2% |
| Seychelles | $17K | 0.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $14K | 0.8% |
| Cyprus | $6K | 0.3% |
| Hungary | $5K | 0.3% |
| Costa Rica | $5K | 0.2% |
| Kuwait | $4K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates synthetic fibre tents imports (HS 6306.22): 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 6306.22: Tents: of synthetic fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic fibre tents imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported synthetic fibre tents worth $21.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic fibre tents to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($16.6 million), followed by Pakistan (8%) and South Africa (3%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 999% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic fibre tents per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.02 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $6.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic fibre tents to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.7 million in 2017 to $21.2 million in 2024, an increase of 175%. The peak was 2023 at $33.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export synthetic fibre tents?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Niger and Senegal. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $19.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic fibre tents?
The HS code for synthetic fibre tents is subheading 6306.22. 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 6306 page.
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