Cotton knit t-shirt imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cotton knit t-shirt by the United Arab Emirates reached $375.2 million in 2024 (12.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 42% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $683.1 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 | $375.2M | 12.7K t |
| 2023 | $652.3M | 52.2K t |
| 2022 | $683.1M | 49.6K t |
| 2021 | $522.7M | 26.7K t |
| 2020 | $404.7M | 27.0K t |
| 2019 | $521.8M | 31.0K t |
| 2018 | $441.9M | 24.0K t |
| 2017 | $396.9M | 16.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports cotton knit t-shirt from
Most of the value came from India (41%), China (16%), Italy (9%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $153.7M | 41% |
| China | $58.6M | 16% |
| Italy | $35.3M | 9.4% |
| France | $20.7M | 5.5% |
| Turkey | $17.1M | 4.5% |
| Hong Kong | $14.0M | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $9.3M | 2.5% |
| Singapore | $8.2M | 2.2% |
| Germany | $7.5M | 2% |
| Pakistan | $6.7M | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.51 per kg, 44% above the world average of $20.53. 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.
Cotton knit t-shirt exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported cotton knit t-shirt worth $33.1 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). Kuwait alone took 60% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+646% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $19.8M | 60% |
| Netherlands | $2.5M | 7.5% |
| Qatar | $2.3M | 7.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.5M | 4.4% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 3.4% |
| Hong Kong | $963K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $612K | 1.9% |
| United States | $502K | 1.5% |
| Israel | $477K | 1.4% |
| Malawi | $272K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates cotton knit t-shirt imports (HS 6109.10): 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 6109.10: T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton knit t-shirt imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported cotton knit t-shirt worth $375.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton knit t-shirt to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($153.7 million), followed by China (16%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 79 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 119% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton knit t-shirt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.51 per kg in 2024, 44% above the world average of $20.53 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 t-shirt to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $396.9 million in 2017 to $375.2 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2022 at $683.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $499.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export cotton knit t-shirt?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $33.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, the Netherlands and Qatar. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $342.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton knit t-shirt?
The HS code for cotton knit t-shirt is subheading 6109.10. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6109 page.
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