Cotton men's trousers imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cotton men's trousers by the United Arab Emirates reached $187.9 million in 2024 (9.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 28% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $299.6 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 | $187.9M | 9.0K t |
| 2023 | $262.0M | 15.1K t |
| 2022 | $299.4M | 14.2K t |
| 2021 | $265.3M | 15.3K t |
| 2020 | $178.7M | 10.9K t |
| 2019 | $227.1M | 13.2K t |
| 2018 | $230.6M | 10.4K t |
| 2017 | $299.6M | 15.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports cotton men's trousers from
Most of the value came from China (29%), India (22%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $54.8M | 29% |
| India | $41.6M | 22% |
| Italy | $21.7M | 12% |
| Pakistan | $19.2M | 10% |
| Singapore | $15.0M | 8% |
| Germany | $6.2M | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $5.5M | 2.9% |
| France | $4.9M | 2.6% |
| Hong Kong | $1.8M | 1% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.92 per kg, close to the world average of $23.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cotton men's trousers exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported cotton men's trousers worth $28.7 million (804 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (20%), United States (14%), Germany (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+142% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $5.8M | 20% |
| United States | $4.0M | 14% |
| Germany | $3.1M | 11% |
| Switzerland | $2.2M | 7.6% |
| Spain | $2.0M | 7.1% |
| Poland | $1.8M | 6.3% |
| India | $1.8M | 6.2% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 5.3% |
| Canada | $963K | 3.4% |
| France | $911K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates cotton men's trousers imports (HS 6203.42): 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 6203.42: Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton men's trousers imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported cotton men's trousers worth $187.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 225 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton men's trousers to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($54.8 million), followed by India (22%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 526% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton men's trousers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.92 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $23.25 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 trousers to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $299.6 million in 2017 to $187.9 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2017 at $299.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $243.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export cotton men's trousers?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $28.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, the United States and Germany. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $159.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton men's trousers?
The HS code for cotton men's trousers is subheading 6203.42. 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 6203 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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