Leather apparel imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $35.6 million of leather apparel in 2024 (124 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $62.6 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 | $35.6M | 124 t |
| 2023 | $31.7M | 516 t |
| 2022 | $21.3M | 189 t |
| 2021 | $19.1M | 315 t |
| 2020 | $11.8M | 259 t |
| 2019 | $19.2M | 433 t |
| 2018 | $20.6M | 449 t |
| 2017 | $62.6M | 335 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports leather apparel from
Most of the value came from Italy (36%), France (27%), Pakistan (8%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+141% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $12.7M | 36% |
| France | $9.7M | 27% |
| Pakistan | $2.9M | 8.3% |
| Turkey | $1.7M | 4.9% |
| India | $1.6M | 4.5% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 3.2% |
| Switzerland | $981K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $925K | 2.6% |
| United States | $510K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $288.16 per kg, 229% above the world average of $87.46. 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.
Leather apparel exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $2.5 million of leather apparel in 2024 (52 tonnes). Italy alone took 84% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.1M | 84% |
| Netherlands | $68K | 2.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $58K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $38K | 1.5% |
| Israel | $28K | 1.1% |
| Greece | $22K | 0.9% |
| Pakistan | $19K | 0.8% |
| Seychelles | $19K | 0.8% |
| Gambia | $18K | 0.7% |
| France | $16K | 0.6% |
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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 4203.10: Apparel: articles of apparel, of leather or of composition leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather apparel imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported leather apparel worth $35.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 124 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather apparel to the United Arab Emirates?
Italy was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($12.7 million), followed by France (27%) and Pakistan (8%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 141% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather apparel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $288.16 per kg in 2024, 229% above the world average of $87.46 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of leather apparel to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $62.6 million in 2017 to $35.6 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2017 at $62.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export leather apparel?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the Netherlands and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $33.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather apparel?
The HS code for leather apparel is subheading 4203.10. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4203 page.
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