Cotton knit gloves imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $6.7 million of cotton knit gloves in 2024 (884 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 213 countries. That is 30% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $10.3 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 | $6.7M | 884 t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 975 t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 985 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $10.3M | 1.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports cotton knit gloves from
Pakistan alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $3.9M | 58% |
| China | $2.6M | 39% |
| Kuwait | $73K | 1.1% |
| India | $72K | 1.1% |
| Taiwan | $33K | 0.5% |
| Indonesia | $28K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $14K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $6K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $6K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.58 per kg, 37% above the world average of $5.52. 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.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates cotton knit gloves imports (HS 6116.92): 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 6116.92: Gloves, mittens and mitts: of cotton, knitted or crocheted, (other than impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton knit gloves imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported cotton knit gloves worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 884 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 213 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton knit gloves to the United Arab Emirates?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by China (39%) and Kuwait (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 514% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton knit gloves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.58 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $5.52 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 gloves to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.3 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2017 at $10.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton knit gloves?
The HS code for cotton knit gloves is subheading 6116.92. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6116 page.
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