Textured polyester fabric (dyed) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $760.0 million of textured polyester fabric (dyed) in 2024 (158.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 205 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 56% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $760.0M | 158.0K t |
| 2023 | $488.5M | 141.7K t |
| 2022 | $504.3M | 133.7K t |
| 2021 | $399.4M | 114.3K t |
| 2020 | $191.9M | 54.8K t |
| 2019 | $379.0M | 98.4K t |
| 2018 | $286.4M | 71.8K t |
| 2017 | $415.5M | 73.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports textured polyester fabric (dyed) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.81 per kg, close to the world average of $5.09.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Textured polyester fabric (dyed) exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported textured polyester fabric (dyed) worth $1.8 million (232 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (38%), Morocco (25%), Egypt (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Indonesia grew fastest (+138% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $690K | 38% |
| Morocco | $466K | 25% |
| Egypt | $166K | 9.1% |
| Georgia | $77K | 4.2% |
| Kenya | $69K | 3.7% |
| Norway | $50K | 2.7% |
| Indonesia | $41K | 2.2% |
| India | $39K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $29K | 1.6% |
| China | $24K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates textured polyester fabric (dyed) imports (HS 5407.52): 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 5407.52: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, dyed.
Common questions
What is the value of textured polyester fabric (dyed) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported textured polyester fabric (dyed) worth $760.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 158.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 205 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was up 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply textured polyester fabric (dyed) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($643.0 million), followed by South Korea (5%) and Indonesia (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 80% on the year.
What is the average import price of textured polyester fabric (dyed) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.81 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $5.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of textured polyester fabric (dyed) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $415.5 million in 2017 to $760.0 million in 2024, an increase of 83%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $428.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export textured polyester fabric (dyed)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Morocco and Egypt. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $758.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for textured polyester fabric (dyed)?
The HS code for textured polyester fabric (dyed) is subheading 5407.52. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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