🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of clothing accessories: 2024 trade data
Imports of clothing accessories by the United Arab Emirates reached $32.6 million in 2024 (666 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 35% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $50.3 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of clothing accessories by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $32.6M | 666 t |
| 2023 | $50.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $45.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $38.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $27.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $28.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $23.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $10.3M | 666 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports clothing accessories from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $19.2M | 59% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $4.5M | 14% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $1.8M | 5.7% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $1.4M | 4.3% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $1.2M | 3.6% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $833K | 2.6% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $750K | 2.3% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $506K | 1.6% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $431K | 1.3% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $341K | 1% |
Types of clothing accessories under HS 6217
| 6217.90 | Clothing: parts of garments or of clothing accessories, other than those of heading no. 6212 (not knitted or crocheted) | 60% |
| 6217.10 | Clothing accessories: other than those of heading no. 6212 (not knitted or crocheted) | 40% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6217.
Average import price of clothing accessories
The average declared value was about $48.91 per kg, 147% above the world average of $19.84. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Arab Emirates also exports clothing accessories
Exports of clothing accessories by the United Arab Emirates reached $4.3 million in 2024 (219 tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (38%), Kuwait (13%), Italy (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+246% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $1.6M | 38% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $567K | 13% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $552K | 13% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $538K | 13% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $353K | 8.2% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $107K | 2.5% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $100K | 2.3% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $80K | 1.9% |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | $73K | 1.7% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $67K | 1.6% |
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 6217: Clothing accessories n.e.c.; parts of garments or accessories other than those of heading no. 6212 (not knitted or crocheted).
Clothing accessories trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of clothing accessories imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported clothing accessories worth $32.6 million in 2024 (666 tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import clothing accessories from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Italy (59%), China (14%), France (6%).
What is the average import price of clothing accessories in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $48.91 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $19.84 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export clothing accessories?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported clothing accessories worth $4.3 million in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Italy.
What is the HS code for clothing accessories?
Clothing accessories falls under HS heading 6217 (Clothing accessories n.e.c.; parts of garments or accessories other than those of heading no. 6212 (not knitted or croch). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading clothing accessories 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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