Textile covered rubber thread imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of textile covered rubber thread by the United Arab Emirates reached $4.4 million in 2024 (700 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average.
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 | $4.4M | 700 t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 421 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 529 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 347 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 424 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 366 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 450 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 239 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports textile covered rubber thread from
China alone supplied 92% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.0M | 92% |
| United States | $139K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $101K | 2.3% |
| India | $39K | 0.9% |
| Taiwan | $32K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 0.5% |
| Malaysia | $7K | 0.2% |
| France | $5K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.21 per kg, close to the world average of $6.51.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Textile covered rubber thread exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of textile covered rubber thread by the United Arab Emirates reached $1.9 million in 2024 (376 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Bahrain (43%), United States (19%), Kuwait (17%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+979% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $801K | 43% |
| United States | $361K | 19% |
| Kuwait | $311K | 17% |
| Qatar | $141K | 7.5% |
| United Kingdom | $124K | 6.6% |
| Canada | $111K | 5.9% |
| Angola | $15K | 0.8% |
| Israel | $5K | 0.3% |
| Latvia | $3K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates textile covered rubber thread imports (HS 5604.10): 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 5604.10: Rubber thread and cord: textile covered.
Common questions
What is the value of textile covered rubber thread imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported textile covered rubber thread worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 700 tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 205 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile covered rubber thread to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by the United States (3%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 493% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile covered rubber thread per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.21 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of textile covered rubber thread to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 262%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export textile covered rubber thread?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, the United States and Kuwait. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile covered rubber thread?
The HS code for textile covered rubber thread is subheading 5604.10. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5604 page.
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