Denim imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported denim worth $17.2 million (3.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 77% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $17.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $9.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $16.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 809 t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $9.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 705 t |
| 2017 | $14.3M | 2.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports denim from
One supplier dominates: Pakistan accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+689% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.98 per kg, close to the world average of $5.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates denim imports (HS 5209.42): 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 5209.42: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, weighing more than 200g/m2, denim.
Common questions
What is the value of denim imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported denim worth $17.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 178 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 77% on 2023.
Which countries supply denim to the United Arab Emirates?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($11.1 million), followed by China (17%) and Japan (6%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 689% on the year.
What is the average import price of denim per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.98 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $5.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of denim to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.3 million in 2017 to $17.2 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for denim?
The HS code for denim is subheading 5209.42. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5209 page.
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