Synthetic pile fabric, other weft imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $16.3 million of synthetic pile fabric, other weft in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 149 countries. Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $16.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $17.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $14.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 931 t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $14.7M | 1.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports synthetic pile fabric, other weft from
China alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.1M | 99% |
| India | $52K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $51K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $40K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $22K | 0.1% |
| France | $12K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $11K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $10K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $10K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.75 per kg, 92% above the world average of $6.12. 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.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates synthetic pile fabric, other weft imports (HS 5801.33): 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 5801.33: Fabrics: woven pile, of man-made fibres, other weft pile fabrics, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic pile fabric, other weft imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported synthetic pile fabric, other weft worth $16.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 149 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic pile fabric, other weft to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($16.1 million), followed by India (0%) and South Korea (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 461% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic pile fabric, other weft per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.75 per kg in 2024, 92% above the world average of $6.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic pile fabric, other weft to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.7 million in 2017 to $16.3 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2023 at $17.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic pile fabric, other weft?
The HS code for synthetic pile fabric, other weft is subheading 5801.33. It sits in HS chapter 58 (fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5801 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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