Cotton hosiery without soles imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported cotton hosiery without soles worth $40.9 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 33% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $64.1 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 | $40.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $60.7M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $64.1M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $54.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $33.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $52.3M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $51.8M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $46.6M | 3.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports cotton hosiery without soles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+667% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $24.0M | 59% |
| Turkey | $4.8M | 12% |
| India | $2.4M | 5.8% |
| Pakistan | $1.7M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $709K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $632K | 1.6% |
| Singapore | $624K | 1.5% |
| Indonesia | $590K | 1.4% |
| United States | $520K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.99 per kg, close to the world average of $14.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cotton hosiery without soles exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $8.3 million of cotton hosiery without soles in 2024 (415 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 75% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+361% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $6.2M | 75% |
| Qatar | $816K | 9.8% |
| Kuwait | $593K | 7.1% |
| Bahrain | $276K | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $93K | 1.1% |
| Malaysia | $71K | 0.9% |
| India | $39K | 0.5% |
| Kazakhstan | $26K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $25K | 0.3% |
| Greece | $19K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates cotton hosiery without soles imports (HS 6115.95): 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 6115.95: Hosiery and footwear: without applied soles, of cotton, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose, tights, full or knee-length hosiery measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton hosiery without soles imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported cotton hosiery without soles worth $40.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton hosiery without soles to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($24.0 million), followed by Turkey (12%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 667% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton hosiery without soles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.99 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $14.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cotton hosiery without soles to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $46.6 million in 2017 to $40.9 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $64.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $50.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export cotton hosiery without soles?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $8.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $32.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton hosiery without soles?
The HS code for cotton hosiery without soles is subheading 6115.95. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6115 page.
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