🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of knit swimwear and activewear: 2024 trade data
The United Arab Emirates imported $39.2 million of knit swimwear and activewear in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 28% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $59.7 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of knit swimwear and activewear by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $54.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $59.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $42.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $28.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $36.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $36.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $32.2M | 2.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports knit swimwear and activewear from
Most of the value came from China (42%), Turkey (8%), Italy (7%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $16.4M | 42% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $3.1M | 8% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $2.8M | 7.2% |
| 🇰🇭 Cambodia | $1.8M | 4.7% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $1.7M | 4.2% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $1.6M | 4.1% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $1.3M | 3.2% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $1.2M | 3% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $1.2M | 2.9% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $858K | 2.2% |
Types of knit swimwear and activewear under HS 6112
| 6112.41 | Swimwear: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | 47% |
| 6112.12 | Track suits: of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | 27% |
| 6112.11 | Track suits: of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 12% |
| 6112.31 | Swimwear: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | 7.3% |
| 6112.49 | Swimwear: women's or girls', of textile materials (other than synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted | 3.9% |
| 6112.19 | Track suits: of textile materials (other than cotton or synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted | 3.1% |
| 6112.39 | Swimwear: men's or boys', of textile materials (other than synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted | 0.4% |
| 6112.20 | Ski suits: knitted or crocheted | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6112.
Average import price of knit swimwear and activewear
The average declared value was about $18.91 per kg, 42% below the world average of $32.83, 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 knit swimwear and activewear
The United Arab Emirates exported $2.0 million of knit swimwear and activewear in 2024 (46 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kuwait accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Portugal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $1.1M | 54% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $212K | 10% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $116K | 5.7% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | $98K | 4.8% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $96K | 4.7% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $63K | 3.1% |
| 🇦🇴 Angola | $42K | 2.1% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $31K | 1.5% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $30K | 1.5% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $30K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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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 6112: Track suits, ski suits and swimwear; knitted or crocheted.
Knit swimwear and activewear trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of knit swimwear and activewear imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported knit swimwear and activewear worth $39.2 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import knit swimwear and activewear from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (42%), Turkey (8%), Italy (7%).
What is the average import price of knit swimwear and activewear in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $18.91 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $32.83 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export knit swimwear and activewear?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported knit swimwear and activewear worth $2.0 million in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Netherlands, Italy.
What is the HS code for knit swimwear and activewear?
Knit swimwear and activewear falls under HS heading 6112 (Track suits, ski suits and swimwear; knitted or crocheted). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading knit swimwear and activewear with the United Arab Emirates?
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