Knit accessories imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of knit accessories by the United Arab Emirates reached $11.2 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 31% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $16.3 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 | $11.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $16.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $14.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 663 t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 807 t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 625 t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 547 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports knit accessories from
China alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.4M | 75% |
| Hong Kong | $972K | 8.7% |
| Italy | $664K | 5.9% |
| Taiwan | $232K | 2.1% |
| Pakistan | $133K | 1.2% |
| United States | $109K | 1% |
| India | $106K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $87K | 0.8% |
| Indonesia | $69K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $54K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.11 per kg, 53% below the world average of $17.25, 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.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates knit accessories imports (HS 6117.80): 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 6117.80: Clothing accessories: knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in heading no. 6117.
Common questions
What is the value of knit accessories imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported knit accessories worth $11.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply knit accessories to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($8.4 million), followed by Hong Kong (9%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 302% on the year.
What is the average import price of knit accessories per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.11 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $17.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of knit accessories to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $11.2 million in 2024, an increase of 89%. The peak was 2023 at $16.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for knit accessories?
The HS code for knit accessories is subheading 6117.80. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6117 page.
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