Cotton women's suits imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cotton women's suits by the United Arab Emirates reached $3.4 million in 2024 (231 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 187 countries. That is 3% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $6.7 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 | $3.4M | 231 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 380 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 145 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 238 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 97 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 166 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 164 t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 645 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports cotton women's suits from
Most of the value came from India (45%), Pakistan (28%), Italy (6%). Among the main suppliers, Myanmar grew fastest (+584% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.5M | 45% |
| Pakistan | $961K | 29% |
| Italy | $218K | 6.5% |
| China | $209K | 6.2% |
| Indonesia | $149K | 4.4% |
| Myanmar | $93K | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $73K | 2.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $53K | 1.6% |
| France | $22K | 0.6% |
| Thailand | $16K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.64 per kg, close to the world average of $12.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cotton women's suits exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of cotton women's suits by the United Arab Emirates reached $350 thousand in 2024 (18 tonnes). Malaysia alone took 73% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $256K | 73% |
| Saudi Arabia | $23K | 6.6% |
| India | $10K | 3% |
| Spain | $10K | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 2.3% |
| New Zealand | $5K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 1.1% |
| Uganda | $3K | 0.9% |
| Kenya | $3K | 0.8% |
| Sweden | $3K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates cotton women's suits imports (HS 6204.12): 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 6204.12: Suits: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton women's suits imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported cotton women's suits worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 231 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 187 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton women's suits to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Pakistan (28%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Myanmar grew fastest among the top ten, up 584% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton women's suits per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.64 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $12.35 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 suits to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, a fall of 49%. The peak was 2017 at $6.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export cotton women's suits?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $350 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and India. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton women's suits?
The HS code for cotton women's suits is subheading 6204.12. 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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