Warp knit fabric (other fibres) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of warp knit fabric (other fibres) by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.9 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 13% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.3 million.
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 | $2.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 736 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 871 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports warp knit fabric (other fibres) from
India alone supplied 87% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.5M | 88% |
| Sri Lanka | $132K | 4.6% |
| China | $87K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $85K | 3% |
| Netherlands | $26K | 0.9% |
| Denmark | $12K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $3K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.37 per kg, 53% below the world average of $5.08, 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.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates warp knit fabric (other fibres) imports (HS 6005.90): 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 6005.90: Fabrics: warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, excluding those made from cotton or synthetic or artificial fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of warp knit fabric (other fibres) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported warp knit fabric (other fibres) worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 160 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply warp knit fabric (other fibres) to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Sri Lanka (5%) and China (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 347% on the year.
What is the average import price of warp knit fabric (other fibres) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.37 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $5.08 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of warp knit fabric (other fibres) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2021 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for warp knit fabric (other fibres)?
The HS code for warp knit fabric (other fibres) is subheading 6005.90. It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6005 page.
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