Cotton men's shirts imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported cotton men's shirts worth $112.5 million (3.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 34% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $173.3 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 | $112.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $170.7M | 7.0K t |
| 2022 | $152.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $173.3M | 5.8K t |
| 2020 | $96.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $156.7M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $163.2M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $172.7M | 4.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports cotton men's shirts from
Most of the value came from India (46%), China (16%), Italy (8%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $52.1M | 46% |
| China | $17.8M | 16% |
| Italy | $9.1M | 8.1% |
| France | $5.8M | 5.1% |
| Singapore | $4.5M | 4% |
| Turkey | $4.2M | 3.7% |
| Germany | $2.9M | 2.6% |
| Hong Kong | $1.7M | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 1.5% |
| Switzerland | $1.5M | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.35 per kg, close to the world average of $34.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cotton men's shirts exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported cotton men's shirts worth $3.5 million (193 tonnes). Most of it went to Kuwait (35%), Italy (18%), Netherlands (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+361% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $1.2M | 35% |
| Italy | $621K | 18% |
| Netherlands | $345K | 9.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $206K | 5.9% |
| Israel | $116K | 3.3% |
| Qatar | $94K | 2.7% |
| Chile | $89K | 2.5% |
| Brazil | $80K | 2.3% |
| Georgia | $60K | 1.7% |
| Malaysia | $52K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates cotton men's shirts imports (HS 6205.20): 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 6205.20: Shirts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton men's shirts imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported cotton men's shirts worth $112.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton men's shirts to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($52.1 million), followed by China (16%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 112% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton men's shirts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $34.35 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $34.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton men's shirts to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $172.7 million in 2017 to $112.5 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2021 at $173.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $149.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export cotton men's shirts?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Italy and the Netherlands. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $109.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton men's shirts?
The HS code for cotton men's shirts is subheading 6205.20. 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 6205 page.
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