Cotton women's nightdresses imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $12.2 million of cotton women's nightdresses in 2024 (874 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 26% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $33.8 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 | $12.2M | 874 t |
| 2023 | $16.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $16.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $21.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $14.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $19.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $33.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $18.0M | 1.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports cotton women's nightdresses from
The largest suppliers were China (41%), India (35%), Turkey (7%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.1M | 41% |
| India | $4.2M | 35% |
| Turkey | $862K | 7.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $765K | 6.3% |
| United States | $554K | 4.5% |
| Hong Kong | $170K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $153K | 1.3% |
| Indonesia | $119K | 1% |
| Italy | $68K | 0.6% |
| Cambodia | $50K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.99 per kg, 34% below the world average of $21.17, 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 nightdresses exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of cotton women's nightdresses by the United Arab Emirates reached $262 thousand in 2024 (54 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kuwait accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+286% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates cotton women's nightdresses imports (HS 6208.21): 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 6208.21: Nightdresses and pyjamas: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton women's nightdresses imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported cotton women's nightdresses worth $12.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 874 tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 183 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton women's nightdresses to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by India (35%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 316% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton women's nightdresses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.99 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $21.17 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 nightdresses to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.0 million in 2017 to $12.2 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2018 at $33.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export cotton women's nightdresses?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $262 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, France and Hong Kong. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $12.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton women's nightdresses?
The HS code for cotton women's nightdresses is subheading 6208.21. 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 6208 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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