Garment and accessory parts imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported garment and accessory parts worth $19.7 million (187 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 41% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% a year on average.
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 | $19.7M | 187 t |
| 2023 | $13.9M | 389 t |
| 2022 | $13.2M | 316 t |
| 2021 | $9.6M | 139 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 122 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 122 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 136 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 142 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports garment and accessory parts from
Italy alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+584% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $15.3M | 78% |
| Egypt | $1.2M | 5.9% |
| China | $999K | 5.1% |
| Malaysia | $724K | 3.7% |
| United States | $578K | 2.9% |
| France | $345K | 1.8% |
| India | $147K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $123K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $109K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $60K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $105.13 per kg, 389% above the world average of $21.51. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Garment and accessory parts exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported garment and accessory parts worth $675 thousand (93 tonnes). Qatar alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $385K | 57% |
| India | $99K | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $45K | 6.6% |
| Singapore | $32K | 4.7% |
| Kenya | $24K | 3.5% |
| Senegal | $21K | 3.1% |
| Bahrain | $20K | 2.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $14K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $13K | 2% |
| Tanzania | $5K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates garment and accessory parts imports (HS 6217.90): 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 6217.90: Clothing: parts of garments or of clothing accessories, other than those of heading no. 6212 (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of garment and accessory parts imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported garment and accessory parts worth $19.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 187 tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 206 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply garment and accessory parts to the United Arab Emirates?
Italy was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($15.3 million), followed by Egypt (6%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 712% on the year.
What is the average import price of garment and accessory parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $105.13 per kg in 2024, 389% above the world average of $21.51 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of garment and accessory parts to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $19.7 million in 2024, an increase of 863%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export garment and accessory parts?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $675 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, India and the United Kingdom. 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 garment and accessory parts?
The HS code for garment and accessory parts is subheading 6217.90. 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 6217 page.
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