🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates exports of synthetic monofilament: 2024 trade data
Exports of synthetic monofilament by the United Arab Emirates reached $56.5 million in 2024 (17.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 110 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 7% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $93.2 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of synthetic monofilament by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $56.5M | 17.0K t |
| 2023 | $60.6M | 14.7K t |
| 2022 | $79.2M | 22.5K t |
| 2021 | $90.1M | 23.5K t |
| 2020 | $69.7M | 21.3K t |
| 2019 | $77.0M | 23.7K t |
| 2018 | $93.2M | 26.4K t |
| 2017 | $69.3M | 20.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports synthetic monofilament to
The largest buyer markets were Turkey (21%), United States (16%), Italy (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+186% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $11.8M | 21% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $9.1M | 16% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $7.4M | 13% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $5.8M | 10% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $5.0M | 8.9% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $3.2M | 5.6% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $3.1M | 5.6% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $3.0M | 5.3% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | $2.5M | 4.4% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $2.1M | 3.8% |
Types of synthetic monofilament under HS 5404
| 5404.90 | Filament, synthetic: strip and the like (e.g.. artificial straw), of synthetic textile materials of an apparent width not exceeding 5mm | 94% |
| 5404.19 | Monofilament n.e.c. in heading no 5404: of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm | 5.6% |
| 5404.12 | Monofilament of polypropylene: of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm | 0% |
| 5404.11 | Elastomeric monofilament: of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5404.
Average export price of synthetic monofilament
The average declared value was about $3.33 per kg, 40% below the world average of $5.52, 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 imports synthetic monofilament
The United Arab Emirates imported $6.9 million of synthetic monofilament in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (35%), Germany (20%), South Korea (20%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $2.4M | 35% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.4M | 20% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $1.4M | 20% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $829K | 12% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $366K | 5.3% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $144K | 2.1% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $113K | 1.6% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $60K | 0.9% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $58K | 0.9% |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $48K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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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 5404: Synthetic monofilament of 67 decitex or more, of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm; strip and the like (e.g. artificial straw) of synthetic textile materials of an apparent width not exceeding 5mm.
Synthetic monofilament trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of synthetic monofilament imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported synthetic monofilament worth $6.9 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import synthetic monofilament from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (35%), Germany (20%), South Korea (20%).
What is the average import price of synthetic monofilament in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $3.75 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $5.52 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export synthetic monofilament?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported synthetic monofilament worth $56.5 million in 2024, mainly to Turkey, United States, Italy.
What is the HS code for synthetic monofilament?
Synthetic monofilament falls under HS heading 5404 (Synthetic monofilament of 67 decitex or more, of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm; strip and the like (e.g). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading synthetic monofilament with the United Arab Emirates?
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