The global textiles trade (export + import) has raised to USD 1706.66 billion in 2021, increase of 13.8% compared to USD 1499.50 billion in 2020. The textiles trade represented 3.86% of total global trade.

Dubai textiles trade was 42 billion in 2021, increased of 37.95% compared to 30.45 billion in 2020. textiles trade represented 2.78% of the total Dubai trade. Dubai's textiles trade represented 2.46% of the total global textiles trade. 

Dubai textiles exports were AED 1.89 billion in 2021 which accounts for 0.84% of Dubai export. The top exported products were: Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex) (HS Code: 540249), Wadding; other articles thereof, of man-made fibres (HS Code: 560122) and Carpets and other textile floor coverings (HS Code: 570330). The top export destinations were:  USA, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, UK, and Australia.

Dubai textiles imports were AED 26.86 billion in 2021 which accounted for 3.09% of the total Dubai imports. The top import products were: T-shirts, singlets and other vests; of cotton, knitted or crocheted (HS Code: 610910), Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, dyed (HS Code: 540752) and Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles; of cotton, knitted or crocheted (HS Code: 611020). The top import origins were: China, India, Bangladesh, Italy, and Turkey.

Dubai textiles re-exports were AED 13.25 billion in 2021 which accounted for 3.16% of the total Dubai re-export. The top re-export products: Garments; women's or girls', n.e.c. (HS Code: 621050), Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, dyed (HS Code: 540752) and T-shirts, singlets and other vests; of cotton, knitted or crocheted (HS Code: 610910). The top re-export origins were: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, Oman, and Iran. 

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The Textiles sector contains Sections No. (50-51-52-53-54-55-56-57-58-59-60-61-62-63).