Cotton men's briefs imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cotton men's briefs by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.8 million in 2024 (111 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 44% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.9 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 | $2.8M | 111 t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 396 t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 414 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 345 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 199 t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 267 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 296 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 179 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports cotton men's briefs from
The largest suppliers were Egypt (31%), India (13%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $873K | 31% |
| India | $360K | 13% |
| China | $352K | 13% |
| Singapore | $273K | 9.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $223K | 7.9% |
| United Kingdom | $180K | 6.4% |
| Netherlands | $173K | 6.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $108K | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $108K | 3.8% |
| Italy | $59K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.35 per kg, 27% above the world average of $19.97. 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 men's briefs exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported cotton men's briefs worth $350 thousand (55 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kuwait accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+717% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $289K | 83% |
| New Zealand | $21K | 6.1% |
| Seychelles | $13K | 3.8% |
| Malaysia | $9K | 2.5% |
| France | $8K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 1% |
| Canada | $2K | 0.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0.2% |
| Hungary | $1K | 0.2% |
| Pakistan | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates cotton men's briefs imports (HS 6207.11): 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 6207.11: Underpants and briefs: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton men's briefs imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported cotton men's briefs worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 111 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton men's briefs to the United Arab Emirates?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($873 thousand), followed by India (13%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 919% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton men's briefs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.35 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $19.97 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton men's briefs to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2022 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export cotton men's briefs?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $350 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, New Zealand and the Seychelles. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton men's briefs?
The HS code for cotton men's briefs is subheading 6207.11. It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6207 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the United Arab Emirates. Tell us your product to see it live.
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