🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of synthetic filament yarn: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported synthetic filament yarn worth $127.1 million (87.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 71% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of synthetic filament yarn by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $127.1M | 87.7K t |
| 2023 | $74.4M | 27.2K t |
| 2022 | $70.8M | 25.9K t |
| 2021 | $87.3M | 31.6K t |
| 2020 | $52.5M | 21.9K t |
| 2019 | $37.7M | 16.3K t |
| 2018 | $29.4M | 12.1K t |
| 2017 | $25.7M | 11.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports synthetic filament yarn from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+172% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $111.1M | 87% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $9.9M | 7.8% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $1.9M | 1.5% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $1.7M | 1.4% |
| Taiwan | $590K | 0.5% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $381K | 0.3% |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | $293K | 0.2% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $257K | 0.2% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $218K | 0.2% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $159K | 0.1% |
Types of synthetic filament yarn under HS 5402
| 5402.33 | Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of polyesters, not for retail sale, not sewing thread | 27% |
| 5402.46 | Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polyesters (not high tenacity or textured), partially oriented, single, untwisted… | 22% |
| 5402.47 | Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), polyesters (not high tenacity or textured), not partially oriented, single, untwisted… | 12% |
| 5402.20 | Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of high tenacity yarn of polyesters, whether or not textured, not for retail sale… | 11% |
| 5402.19 | Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of high tenacity nylon or other polyamides, textured or not: other than aramids, not… | 10% |
| 5402.44 | Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), other than high tenacity or textured yarn, elastomeric, single, untwisted or twisted… | 7.9% |
| 5402.62 | Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polyesters (not high tenacity or textured), multiple (folded) or cabled, not for… | 3.5% |
| 5402.61 | Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of nylon or other polymides (not high tenacity or textured), multiple (folded) or… | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5402.
Average import price of synthetic filament yarn
The average declared value was about $1.45 per kg, 42% below the world average of $2.52, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Arab Emirates also exports synthetic filament yarn
The United Arab Emirates exported $7.9 million of synthetic filament yarn in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Israel (23%), Saudi Arabia (15%), Italy (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $1.8M | 23% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $1.2M | 15% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $1.0M | 13% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $877K | 11% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $820K | 10% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $402K | 5.1% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $357K | 4.5% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $351K | 4.4% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $305K | 3.9% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $284K | 3.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 5402: Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex.
Synthetic filament yarn trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of synthetic filament yarn imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported synthetic filament yarn worth $127.1 million in 2024 (87.7 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import synthetic filament yarn from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (87%), India (8%), Turkey (2%).
What is the average import price of synthetic filament yarn in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $1.45 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $2.52 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export synthetic filament yarn?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported synthetic filament yarn worth $7.9 million in 2024, mainly to Israel, Saudi Arabia, Italy.
What is the HS code for synthetic filament yarn?
Synthetic filament yarn falls under HS heading 5402 (Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading synthetic filament yarn with the United Arab Emirates?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX builds the United Arab Emirates trade from the records of its trading partners, updated weekly, so you can see who ships this product there.
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