Viscose rayon staple yarn imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $4.7 million of viscose rayon staple yarn in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 51% more than in 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 | $4.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 947 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 543 t |
| 2021 | $897K | 260 t |
| 2020 | $620K | 129 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 294 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 527 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 968 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports viscose rayon staple yarn from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.5M | 52% |
| China | $2.2M | 47% |
| Singapore | $42K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.30 per kg, close to the world average of $2.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates viscose rayon staple yarn imports (HS 5510.11): 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 5510.11: Yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of artificial staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of viscose rayon staple yarn imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported viscose rayon staple yarn worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 109 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply viscose rayon staple yarn to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by China (47%) and Singapore (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 105% on the year.
What is the average import price of viscose rayon staple yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.30 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $2.86 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of viscose rayon staple yarn to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for viscose rayon staple yarn?
The HS code for viscose rayon staple yarn is subheading 5510.11. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5510 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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