Cotton women's skirts imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported cotton women's skirts worth $19.9 million (850 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 20% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $27.7 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 | $19.9M | 850 t |
| 2023 | $16.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $17.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $16.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $19.6M | 606 t |
| 2019 | $21.9M | 640 t |
| 2018 | $20.1M | 539 t |
| 2017 | $27.7M | 1.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports cotton women's skirts from
The largest suppliers were China (31%), Italy (18%), India (13%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+206% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.1M | 31% |
| Italy | $3.7M | 18% |
| India | $2.5M | 13% |
| France | $2.5M | 13% |
| Hong Kong | $2.2M | 11% |
| Turkey | $758K | 3.8% |
| Germany | $401K | 2% |
| Spain | $320K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $289K | 1.5% |
| Pakistan | $208K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.45 per kg, close to the world average of $28.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cotton women's skirts exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of cotton women's skirts by the United Arab Emirates reached $971 thousand in 2024 (21 tonnes). Most of it went to Italy (37%), Malaysia (29%), Netherlands (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+224% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $363K | 37% |
| Malaysia | $285K | 29% |
| Netherlands | $105K | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $60K | 6.2% |
| Germany | $17K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $17K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $16K | 1.6% |
| Poland | $11K | 1.1% |
| Bahrain | $10K | 1% |
| France | $9K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates cotton women's skirts imports (HS 6204.52): 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 6204.52: Skirts and divided skirts: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton women's skirts imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported cotton women's skirts worth $19.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 850 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton women's skirts to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by Italy (18%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 206% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton women's skirts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.45 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $28.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton women's skirts to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.7 million in 2017 to $19.9 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2017 at $27.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export cotton women's skirts?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $971 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Malaysia and the Netherlands. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $19.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton women's skirts?
The HS code for cotton women's skirts is subheading 6204.52. 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.
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