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United Arab Emirates: Textile Wadding Market 2025

Textile Wadding Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The textile wadding market in the United Arab Emirates rose notably to $X in 2022, surging by 9.3% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -1.0% against 2020 indices. Textile wadding consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Textile Wadding Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, textile wadding production shrank sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 941%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Textile Wadding Exports

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average textile wadding export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 37%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Georgia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Armenia (+19.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Textile Wadding Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

For the third year in a row, the United Arab Emirates recorded growth in purchases abroad of wadding of textile materials and articles thereof, which increased by 3% to X tons in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +60.9% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, textile wadding imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -1.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest textile wadding supplier to the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 32% share of total imports. Moreover, textile wadding imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by India (X tons), with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +6.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+14.9% per year) and India (+0.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest textile wadding suppliers to the United Arab Emirates were China ($X), Italy ($X) and India ($X), together comprising 54% of total imports. France, Jordan, Turkey, Romania and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Romania, with a CAGR of +574.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average textile wadding import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 20% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per ton), while the price for Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (+11.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for wadding of textile materials and articles thereof in the world?

China remains the largest wadding of textile consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 17% of total volume. Moreover, wadding of textile consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, threefold. India ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 5.8% share.

What are the largest producers of wadding of textile materials and articles thereof in the world?

The country with the largest volume of wadding of textile production was China, accounting for 18% of total volume. Moreover, wadding of textile production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, threefold. The United States ranked third in terms of total production with a 6.1% share.

What are the leading suppliers of wadding of textile materials and articles thereof to the United Arab Emirates?

In value terms, Italy constituted the largest supplier of wadding of textile to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by India, with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with an 8.6% share.

What are the leading importers of wadding of textile materials and articles thereof from the United Arab Emirates?

In value terms, the largest markets for wadding of textile exported from the United Arab Emirates were Ukraine, India and Georgia, together accounting for 62% of total exports. Egypt, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkey and Tanzania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

What is the average export price for wadding of textile materials and articles thereof in the United Arab Emirates?

The average wadding of textile export price stood at $7,909 per ton in 2021, increasing by 7.5% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for wadding of textile materials and articles thereof in the United Arab Emirates?

The average wadding of textile import price stood at $11,743 per ton in 2021, reducing by -9.2% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the textile wadding market in the United Arab Emirates. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 13991400 - Textile flock and dust and mill neps
Prodcom 17221240 - Wadding, other articles of wadding

Country coverage:

United Arab Emirates

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in the United Arab Emirates
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024