Artificial fibre women's dresses imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported artificial fibre women's dresses worth $55.5 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 7% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $89.1 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 | $55.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $51.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $69.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $74.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $62.5M | 945 t |
| 2019 | $60.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $64.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $89.1M | 2.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports artificial fibre women's dresses from
Most of the value came from China (39%), India (18%), Italy (16%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+970% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $21.6M | 39% |
| India | $9.9M | 18% |
| Italy | $8.9M | 16% |
| Turkey | $2.8M | 5.1% |
| France | $1.9M | 3.4% |
| Indonesia | $1.7M | 3.1% |
| Hong Kong | $1.5M | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $1.0M | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.35 per kg, 44% below the world average of $41.41, 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.
Artificial fibre women's dresses exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of artificial fibre women's dresses by the United Arab Emirates reached $32.0 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Kuwait alone took 92% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $29.3M | 92% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 4.9% |
| Netherlands | $492K | 1.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $136K | 0.4% |
| Bahrain | $91K | 0.3% |
| France | $62K | 0.2% |
| United States | $37K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $35K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $32K | 0.1% |
| Qatar | $19K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates artificial fibre women's dresses imports (HS 6204.44): 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 6204.44: Dresses: women's or girls', of artificial fibres (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of artificial fibre women's dresses imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported artificial fibre women's dresses worth $55.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 201 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial fibre women's dresses to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($21.6 million), followed by India (18%) and Italy (16%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 970% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial fibre women's dresses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.35 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $41.41 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of artificial fibre women's dresses to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $89.1 million in 2017 to $55.5 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2017 at $89.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $66.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export artificial fibre women's dresses?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $32.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Italy and the Netherlands. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $23.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial fibre women's dresses?
The HS code for artificial fibre women's dresses is subheading 6204.44. It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6204 page.
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