Synthetic strip fabric imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported synthetic strip fabric worth $15.1 million (6.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 13% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $35.9 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 | $15.1M | 6.1K t |
| 2023 | $17.4M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $15.7M | 6.6K t |
| 2021 | $15.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $20.8M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $35.9M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $19.2M | 7.8K t |
| 2017 | $17.8M | 5.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports synthetic strip fabric from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $10.2M | 68% |
| China | $2.2M | 14% |
| India | $649K | 4.3% |
| Belgium | $569K | 3.8% |
| United States | $564K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $252K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $166K | 1.1% |
| Egypt | $89K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $89K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $87K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.48 per kg, close to the world average of $2.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Synthetic strip fabric exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported synthetic strip fabric worth $3.6 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Kuwait alone took 73% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $2.7M | 73% |
| Canada | $470K | 13% |
| Pakistan | $307K | 8.5% |
| South Africa | $69K | 1.9% |
| Tunisia | $48K | 1.3% |
| Australia | $44K | 1.2% |
| India | $8K | 0.2% |
| Azerbaijan | $5K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $4K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates synthetic strip fabric imports (HS 5407.20): 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 5407.20: Fabrics, woven: from strip or the like, of synthetic textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic strip fabric imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported synthetic strip fabric worth $15.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 198 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic strip fabric to the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($10.2 million), followed by China (14%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 206% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic strip fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.48 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.53 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 strip fabric to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.8 million in 2017 to $15.1 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2019 at $35.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export synthetic strip fabric?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Canada and Pakistan. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $11.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic strip fabric?
The HS code for synthetic strip fabric is subheading 5407.20. 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 5407 page.
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