🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of baby clothing: 2024 trade data
Imports of baby clothing by the United Arab Emirates reached $46.4 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 214 countries. That is 24% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $87.9 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of baby clothing by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $61.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $57.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $62.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $58.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $76.3M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $80.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $87.9M | 2.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports baby clothing from
The largest suppliers were India (38%), United Kingdom (15%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+242% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $17.4M | 38% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $6.8M | 15% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $5.0M | 11% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $5.0M | 11% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $3.8M | 8.3% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $1.8M | 4% |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $1.3M | 2.7% |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | $909K | 2% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $718K | 1.6% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $701K | 1.5% |
Types of baby clothing under HS 6209
| 6209.20 | Garments and clothing accessories: babies', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | 54% |
| 6209.90 | Garments and clothing accessories: babies', of textile materials other than cotton or synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 33% |
| 6209.30 | Garments and clothing accessories: babies', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 13% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6209.
Average import price of baby clothing
The average declared value was about $26.94 per kg, close to the world average of $22.92.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Arab Emirates also exports baby clothing
Exports of baby clothing by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.5 million in 2024 (220 tonnes). Most of it went to Qatar (32%), Kuwait (17%), Italy (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $779K | 32% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $407K | 17% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $339K | 14% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $156K | 6.4% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $125K | 5.1% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $102K | 4.2% |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $76K | 3.1% |
| 🇺🇬 Uganda | $59K | 2.4% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $55K | 2.2% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $52K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 6209: Garments and clothing accessories; babies' (not knitted or crocheted).
Baby clothing trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of baby clothing imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported baby clothing worth $46.4 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import baby clothing from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were India (38%), United Kingdom (15%), China (11%).
What is the average import price of baby clothing in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $26.94 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $22.92 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export baby clothing?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported baby clothing worth $2.5 million in 2024, mainly to Qatar, Kuwait, Italy.
What is the HS code for baby clothing?
Baby clothing falls under HS heading 6209 (Garments and clothing accessories; babies' (not knitted or crocheted)). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading baby clothing with the United Arab Emirates?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX builds the United Arab Emirates trade from the records of its trading partners, updated weekly, so you can see who ships this product there.
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