Technical textile (other articles) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $24.1 million of technical textile (other articles) in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 6% less than in 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 | $24.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $25.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $25.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $19.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $21.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $16.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $17.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $15.1M | 1.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports technical textile (other articles) from
Most of the value came from China (19%), India (17%), United States (16%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.5M | 19% |
| India | $4.2M | 17% |
| United States | $3.9M | 16% |
| Japan | $3.0M | 13% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 8.5% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 6.1% |
| France | $744K | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $708K | 2.9% |
| Norway | $533K | 2.2% |
| Pakistan | $462K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.89 per kg, close to the world average of $11.43.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Technical textile (other articles) exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of technical textile (other articles) by the United Arab Emirates reached $1.3 million in 2024 (218 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $691K | 53% |
| Kuwait | $140K | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $76K | 5.9% |
| Senegal | $75K | 5.7% |
| Kazakhstan | $52K | 4% |
| Switzerland | $35K | 2.7% |
| Bahrain | $33K | 2.5% |
| Malaysia | $29K | 2.2% |
| Zambia | $23K | 1.8% |
| Azerbaijan | $22K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates technical textile (other articles) imports (HS 5911.90): 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 5911.90: Textile products and articles for technical uses: n.e.c. in heading no. 5911.
Common questions
What is the value of technical textile (other articles) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported technical textile (other articles) worth $24.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply technical textile (other articles) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by India (17%) and the United States (16%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 346% on the year.
What is the average import price of technical textile (other articles) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.89 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $11.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of technical textile (other articles) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.1 million in 2017 to $24.1 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. The peak was 2022 at $25.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export technical textile (other articles)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $22.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for technical textile (other articles)?
The HS code for technical textile (other articles) is subheading 5911.90. It sits in HS chapter 59 (textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5911 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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