Synthetic monofilament strip imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported synthetic monofilament strip worth $3.2 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 31% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.7 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 | $3.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 821 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 435 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 607 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 813 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 673 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports synthetic monofilament strip from
China alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+109% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 69% |
| Germany | $813K | 25% |
| Japan | $86K | 2.6% |
| United States | $58K | 1.8% |
| Thailand | $12K | 0.4% |
| Bulgaria | $8K | 0.3% |
| India | $7K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.41 per kg, 35% below the world average of $3.72, 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.
Synthetic monofilament strip exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported synthetic monofilament strip worth $53.4 million (16.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 90 countries. Most of it went to Turkey (22%), United States (17%), Italy (14%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+186% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $11.8M | 22% |
| United States | $9.1M | 17% |
| Italy | $7.4M | 14% |
| Belgium | $5.8M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $5.0M | 9.4% |
| China | $3.2M | 6% |
| United Kingdom | $3.0M | 5.6% |
| Portugal | $2.5M | 4.6% |
| Spain | $2.1M | 4% |
| New Zealand | $782K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates synthetic monofilament strip imports (HS 5404.90): 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 5404.90: Filament, synthetic: strip and the like (e.g.. artificial straw), of synthetic textile materials of an apparent width not exceeding 5mm.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic monofilament strip imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported synthetic monofilament strip worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 189 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic monofilament strip to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Germany (25%) and Japan (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 209% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic monofilament strip per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.41 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $3.72 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of synthetic monofilament strip to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. The peak was 2023 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export synthetic monofilament strip?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $53.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, the United States and Italy. That compares with imports of $3.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for synthetic monofilament strip?
The HS code for synthetic monofilament strip is subheading 5404.90. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5404 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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