Knit t-shirt (other fibres) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of knit t-shirt (other fibres) by the United Arab Emirates reached $217.0 million in 2024 (11.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $530.0 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 | $217.0M | 11.2K t |
| 2023 | $204.5M | 10.2K t |
| 2022 | $204.4M | 11.4K t |
| 2021 | $243.4M | 9.9K t |
| 2020 | $200.0M | 8.1K t |
| 2019 | $197.7M | 11.9K t |
| 2018 | $303.1M | 11.1K t |
| 2017 | $530.0M | 17.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports knit t-shirt (other fibres) from
The largest suppliers were India (39%), China (34%), Turkey (4%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+131% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $83.7M | 39% |
| China | $73.7M | 34% |
| Turkey | $8.8M | 4.1% |
| Hong Kong | $6.6M | 3% |
| Pakistan | $5.6M | 2.6% |
| Italy | $5.4M | 2.5% |
| Thailand | $5.4M | 2.5% |
| Cambodia | $4.2M | 1.9% |
| Indonesia | $3.1M | 1.4% |
| Malaysia | $2.1M | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.42 per kg, close to the world average of $23.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Knit t-shirt (other fibres) exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported knit t-shirt (other fibres) worth $22.4 million (3.8 thousand tonnes). Kuwait alone took 66% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+200% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $14.8M | 66% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2.3M | 10% |
| Qatar | $707K | 3.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $687K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $488K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $349K | 1.6% |
| Georgia | $325K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $258K | 1.2% |
| Seychelles | $257K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $243K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates knit t-shirt (other fibres) imports (HS 6109.90): 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 6109.90: T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of knit t-shirt (other fibres) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported knit t-shirt (other fibres) worth $217.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply knit t-shirt (other fibres) to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($83.7 million), followed by China (34%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 81 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 318% on the year.
What is the average import price of knit t-shirt (other fibres) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.42 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $23.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of knit t-shirt (other fibres) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $530.0 million in 2017 to $217.0 million in 2024, a fall of 59%. The peak was 2017 at $530.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $262.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export knit t-shirt (other fibres)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $22.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Cote d'Ivoire and Qatar. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $194.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for knit t-shirt (other fibres)?
The HS code for knit t-shirt (other fibres) is subheading 6109.90. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6109 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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