United Arab Emirates: Market for Woven Pile Fabrics And Chenille Fabrics 2025

Market Size for Woven Pile Fabrics And Chenille Fabrics in the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, the pile and chenille fabric market in the United Arab Emirates increased by 19% to $X, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed a resilient expansion. Pile and chenille fabric consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports of Woven Pile Fabrics And Chenille Fabrics

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, overseas shipments of woven pile fabrics and chenille fabrics were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pile and chenille fabric exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 76%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Iran (X tons) were the main destinations of pile and chenille fabric exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 64% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Zambia, Congo, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Rwanda, which together accounted for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Zambia (with a CAGR of +83.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for pile and chenille fabric exported from the United Arab Emirates were India ($X), Iran ($X) and Oman ($X), together comprising 56% of total exports. Saudi Arabia, Rwanda, Zambia, South Africa and Congo lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

Among the main countries of destination, Zambia, with a CAGR of +105.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pile and chenille fabric export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, pile and chenille fabric export price increased by +54.7% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Congo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (+35.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Woven Pile Fabrics And Chenille Fabrics

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, overseas purchases of woven pile fabrics and chenille fabrics increased by 24% to X tons, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, pile and chenille fabric imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 18%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pile and chenille fabric to the United Arab Emirates, with a 84% share of total imports. Moreover, pile and chenille fabric imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Korea (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +12.5%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of woven pile fabrics and chenille fabrics to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with an 8.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +11.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pile and chenille fabric import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -6.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 9.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for South Korea amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-0.6%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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