Braces and garters imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $2.8 million of braces and garters in 2024 (71 tonnes). That is 30% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.4 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 | $2.8M | 71 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 149 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 214 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 123 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 154 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 128 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 167 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 70 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports braces and garters from
The largest suppliers were India (26%), United States (21%), China (8%). Among the main suppliers, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $718K | 26% |
| United States | $592K | 22% |
| China | $228K | 8.3% |
| Czech Republic | $214K | 7.8% |
| France | $158K | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $97K | 3.5% |
| Kuwait | $77K | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $76K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $69K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $63K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $39.08 per kg, close to the world average of $34.59.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates braces and garters imports (HS 6212.90): 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 6212.90: Braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles: whether or not knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in heading no. 6212.
Common questions
What is the value of braces and garters imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported braces and garters worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 71 tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply braces and garters to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($718 thousand), followed by the United States (21%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 203% on the year.
What is the average import price of braces and garters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $39.08 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $34.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of braces and garters to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2022 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for braces and garters?
The HS code for braces and garters is subheading 6212.90. 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 6212 page.
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