Cotton knit garments imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cotton knit garments by the United Arab Emirates reached $28.9 million in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 53% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $61.5 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 | $28.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $61.5M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $55.2M | 9.8K t |
| 2021 | $56.4M | 8.1K t |
| 2020 | $38.5M | 8.4K t |
| 2019 | $43.4M | 8.8K t |
| 2018 | $49.4M | 10.9K t |
| 2017 | $27.7M | 2.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports cotton knit garments from
Most of the value came from Pakistan (22%), Malaysia (20%), China (19%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+455% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $6.5M | 22% |
| Malaysia | $5.7M | 20% |
| China | $5.6M | 19% |
| India | $4.3M | 15% |
| France | $2.1M | 7.3% |
| Turkey | $1.9M | 6.7% |
| Italy | $514K | 1.8% |
| United States | $494K | 1.7% |
| Hong Kong | $386K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $317K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.06 per kg, 61% below the world average of $20.71, 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.
Cotton knit garments exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $20.7 million of cotton knit garments in 2024 (963 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Kuwait alone took 94% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $19.5M | 94% |
| Qatar | $394K | 1.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $209K | 1% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $171K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $107K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $47K | 0.2% |
| Tanzania | $47K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $38K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $27K | 0.1% |
| France | $22K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates cotton knit garments imports (HS 6114.20): 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 6114.20: Garments: of cotton, knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in chapter 61.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton knit garments imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported cotton knit garments worth $28.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton knit garments to the United Arab Emirates?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by Malaysia (20%) and China (19%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 455% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton knit garments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.06 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $20.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton knit garments to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.7 million in 2017 to $28.9 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2023 at $61.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $45.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export cotton knit garments?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $20.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton knit garments?
The HS code for cotton knit garments is subheading 6114.20. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6114 page.
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