🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates exports of textile rags and scrap: 2024 trade data
Exports of textile rags and scrap by the United Arab Emirates reached $6.2 million in 2024 (10.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 37% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $37.8 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of textile rags and scrap by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.2M | 10.1K t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 12.2K t |
| 2022 | $37.8M | 61.6K t |
| 2021 | $27.1M | 60.7K t |
| 2020 | $16.8M | 41.3K t |
| 2019 | $23.5M | 58.4K t |
| 2018 | $18.7M | 41.9K t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 15.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports textile rags and scrap to
The largest buyer markets were Australia (44%), United States (15%), United Kingdom (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $2.7M | 44% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $929K | 15% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $461K | 7.4% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $372K | 6% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $286K | 4.6% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $216K | 3.5% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $173K | 2.8% |
| 🇲🇷 Mauritania | $130K | 2.1% |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | $119K | 1.9% |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | $115K | 1.8% |
Types of textile rags and scrap under HS 6310
| 6310.10 | Rags: used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables, of textile materials: sorted | 78% |
| 6310.90 | Rags: used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables, of textile materials: other than… | 22% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6310.
Average export price of textile rags and scrap
The average declared value was about $0.62 per kg, close to the world average of $0.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Arab Emirates also imports textile rags and scrap
Imports of textile rags and scrap by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.9 million in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Pakistan (42%), Tunisia (20%), United States (17%). Among the main suppliers, Philippines grew fastest (+651% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $1.2M | 42% |
| 🇹🇳 Tunisia | $573K | 20% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $490K | 17% |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | $85K | 2.9% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $81K | 2.8% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $68K | 2.3% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $58K | 2% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $50K | 1.7% |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | $49K | 1.7% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $46K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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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 6310: Rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables, of textile materials.
Textile rags and scrap trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of textile rags and scrap imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported textile rags and scrap worth $2.9 million in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import textile rags and scrap from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Pakistan (42%), Tunisia (20%), United States (17%).
What is the average import price of textile rags and scrap in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $0.54 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.57 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export textile rags and scrap?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported textile rags and scrap worth $6.2 million in 2024, mainly to Australia, United States, United Kingdom.
What is the HS code for textile rags and scrap?
Textile rags and scrap falls under HS heading 6310 (Rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables, of tex). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading textile rags and scrap with the United Arab Emirates?
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