🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of textile label: 2024 trade data
Imports of textile label by the United Arab Emirates reached $5.8 million in 2024 (346 tonnes). Value rose 57% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of textile label by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.8M | 346 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 219 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 181 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 290 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 296 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 241 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 203 t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 263 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports textile label from
The largest suppliers were Hong Kong (28%), China (20%), India (19%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $1.6M | 28% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $1.1M | 20% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $1.1M | 20% |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $490K | 8.5% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $454K | 7.9% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $264K | 4.6% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $218K | 3.8% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $119K | 2.1% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $97K | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $59K | 1% |
Types of textile label under HS 5807
| 5807.10 | Labels, badges and similar articles: woven, of textile materials, in the piece, in strips or cut to shape or size, not embroidered | 90% |
| 5807.90 | Labels, badges and similar articles: (other than woven), of textile materials, in the piece, in strips or cut to shape or size, not embroidered | 9.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5807.
Average import price of textile label
The average declared value was about $16.68 per kg, 28% below the world average of $23.17, 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.
The United Arab Emirates also exports textile label
The United Arab Emirates exported $784 thousand of textile label in 2024 (84 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Egypt (39%), Pakistan (24%), Angola (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+260% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $309K | 39% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $189K | 24% |
| 🇦🇴 Angola | $102K | 13% |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | $37K | 4.7% |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | $31K | 4% |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $24K | 3% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $14K | 1.7% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $13K | 1.7% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $11K | 1.5% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $7K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 5807: Labels, badges and similar articles; of textile materials, in the piece, in strips or cut to shape or size, not embroidered.
Textile label trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of textile label imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported textile label worth $5.8 million in 2024 (346 tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import textile label from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Hong Kong (28%), China (20%), India (19%).
What is the average import price of textile label in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $16.68 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $23.17 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export textile label?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported textile label worth $784 thousand in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Pakistan, Angola.
What is the HS code for textile label?
Textile label falls under HS heading 5807 (Labels, badges and similar articles; of textile materials, in the piece, in strips or cut to shape or size, not embroide). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading textile label with the United Arab Emirates?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX builds the United Arab Emirates trade from the records of its trading partners, updated weekly, so you can see who ships this product there.
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