Cotton women's dresses imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported cotton women's dresses worth $90.1 million (3.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 15% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $119.2 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 | $90.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $106.3M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $119.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $107.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $83.4M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $81.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $86.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $98.3M | 2.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports cotton women's dresses from
Most of the value came from India (46%), China (13%), Italy (11%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $41.6M | 46% |
| China | $12.0M | 13% |
| Italy | $10.0M | 11% |
| Turkey | $5.2M | 5.8% |
| France | $4.3M | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $3.3M | 3.6% |
| Hong Kong | $3.2M | 3.5% |
| Indonesia | $1.8M | 2% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 1.3% |
| United States | $956K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.44 per kg, 30% below the world average of $37.87, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cotton women's dresses exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of cotton women's dresses by the United Arab Emirates reached $10.7 million in 2024 (314 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $6.7M | 63% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 10% |
| Qatar | $1.0M | 9.6% |
| Kuwait | $455K | 4.2% |
| Bahrain | $254K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $237K | 2.2% |
| France | $179K | 1.7% |
| Australia | $78K | 0.7% |
| United States | $67K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $59K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates cotton women's dresses imports (HS 6204.42): 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 6204.42: Dresses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton women's dresses imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported cotton women's dresses worth $90.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 218 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton women's dresses to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($41.6 million), followed by China (13%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 588% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton women's dresses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.44 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $37.87 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 women's dresses to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $98.3 million in 2017 to $90.1 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2022 at $119.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $96.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export cotton women's dresses?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $10.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Italy and Qatar. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $79.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton women's dresses?
The HS code for cotton women's dresses is subheading 6204.42. 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 6204 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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