🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of hosiery: 2024 trade data
The United Arab Emirates imported $104.2 million of hosiery in 2024 (9.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 12% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of hosiery by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $104.2M | 9.2K t |
| 2023 | $118.7M | 11.9K t |
| 2022 | $126.7M | 11.5K t |
| 2021 | $104.5M | 8.9K t |
| 2020 | $72.2M | 6.7K t |
| 2019 | $105.1M | 10.2K t |
| 2018 | $107.3M | 10.2K t |
| 2017 | $107.7M | 9.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports hosiery from
China alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $61.7M | 59% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $14.9M | 14% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $7.5M | 7.2% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $2.6M | 2.5% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $2.6M | 2.5% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $1.7M | 1.6% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $1.3M | 1.2% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $1.3M | 1.2% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $1.2M | 1.2% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $1.1M | 1% |
Types of hosiery under HS 6115
| 6115.95 | Hosiery and footwear: without applied soles, of cotton, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose, tights, full or… | 39% |
| 6115.96 | Hosiery and footwear: without applied soles, of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose, tights… | 38% |
| 6115.99 | Hosiery and footwear: without applied soles, of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6115.9, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression… | 10% |
| 6115.29 | Hosiery: panty hose and tights (other than graduated compression hosiery), of textile materials (other than synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted | 4.8% |
| 6115.10 | Graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins), knitted or crocheted | 2.4% |
| 6115.21 | Hosiery: panty hose and tights (other than graduated compression hosiery), of synthetic fibres, measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex… | 1.9% |
| 6115.22 | Hosiery: panty hose and tights (other than graduated compression hosiery), of synthetic fibres, measuring per single yarn 67 decitex or more, knitted… | 1.8% |
| 6115.30 | Hosiery: women's, full-length or knee-length (other than graduated compression hosiery), measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex, knitted or… | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6115.
Average import price of hosiery
The average declared value was about $11.33 per kg, 25% below the world average of $15.07, 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.
The United Arab Emirates also exports hosiery
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported hosiery worth $9.2 million (501 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 69% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $6.3M | 69% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $887K | 9.7% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $596K | 6.5% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $307K | 3.4% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $136K | 1.5% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $98K | 1.1% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $81K | 0.9% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $59K | 0.7% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $58K | 0.6% |
| 🇬🇪 Georgia | $54K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 6115: Hosiery; panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery, including graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins) and footwear without applied soles, knitted or crocheted.
Hosiery trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of hosiery imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported hosiery worth $104.2 million in 2024 (9.2 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import hosiery from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (59%), India (14%), Turkey (7%).
What is the average import price of hosiery in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $11.33 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $15.07 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export hosiery?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported hosiery worth $9.2 million in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait.
What is the HS code for hosiery?
Hosiery falls under HS heading 6115 (Hosiery; panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery, including graduated compression hosiery (for example, s). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading hosiery with the United Arab Emirates?
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