Cotton Prices in United Arab Emirates (UAE)
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (AED) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 2.18 | 7.99 | ▼ 90.4% | ▼ 90.4% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the cotton price in United Arab Emirates (UAE) available is US$ 2.18 per kg (7.99 AED), down 90.4% year-on-year.
In 2023, the United Arab Emirates exported 117 tonnes of cotton valued at US$254,100, ranking #58 out of 102 exporters and accounting for 0.0% of global exports. The country's cotton exports decreased by 6.5% year-on-year. The latest export unit value for cotton is US$2.1766 per kg. The UAE is a net exporter of cotton.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - cotton in United Arab Emirates (UAE)
In 2023, the United Arab Emirates exported 117 tonnes of cotton valued at US$254,100, ranking #58 out of 102 exporters and accounting for 0.0% of global exports. The country's cotton exports decreased by 6.5% year-on-year. The latest export unit value for cotton is US$2.1766 per kg. The UAE is a net exporter of cotton.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2023
In 2023, United Arab Emirates (UAE) exported $254.1K (116.7 t) of cotton▼ 6.5% YoY. That ranks #58 worldwide (0% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top cotton exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2023
- #1 Brazil $5.15B · 30.9%
- #2 US $5.01B · 30%
- #3 Australia $2.42B · 14.5%
- #4 India $904M · 5.4%
- #5 Benin $500.9M · 3%
Annual export data United Arab Emirates (UAE) · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $254.1K | 116.7 t | $2.18 |
| 2022 | $271.7K | 12 t | $22.7 |
| 2021 | $134.3K | 45 t | $2.98 |
| 2020 | $60.7K | - | - |
HS Code
cotton is traded under Harmonized System code 5201.00. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade; harvest season - FAO GIEWS Crop Calendar. Values are official reported figures.