Leather handbag imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported leather handbag worth $465.6 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $465.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $513.7M | 10.3K t |
| 2022 | $407.4M | 6.5K t |
| 2021 | $323.4M | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $189.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $260.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $274.0M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $209.3M | 2.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports leather handbag from
Most of the value came from France (42%), Italy (39%), Singapore (4%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $196.8M | 42% |
| Italy | $183.1M | 39% |
| Singapore | $16.5M | 3.6% |
| Spain | $13.8M | 3% |
| China | $10.7M | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $8.9M | 1.9% |
| Hong Kong | $8.3M | 1.8% |
| Germany | $4.7M | 1% |
| United States | $4.1M | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $3.9M | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $326.87 per kg, 133% above the world average of $140.47. 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 handbag exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $22.1 million of leather handbag in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+194% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $13.8M | 63% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.9M | 13% |
| Hong Kong | $1.3M | 6% |
| Netherlands | $925K | 4.2% |
| Switzerland | $575K | 2.6% |
| Kuwait | $571K | 2.6% |
| Qatar | $477K | 2.2% |
| Mauritania | $212K | 1% |
| France | $149K | 0.7% |
| Kenya | $121K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates leather handbag imports (HS 4202.21): 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 4202.21: Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of leather or of composition leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather handbag imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported leather handbag worth $465.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 214 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather handbag to the United Arab Emirates?
France was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($196.8 million), followed by Italy (39%) and Singapore (4%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 82% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather handbag per kg?
The average declared import value was about $326.87 per kg in 2024, 133% above the world average of $140.47 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 handbag to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $209.3 million in 2017 to $465.6 million in 2024, an increase of 122%. The peak was 2023 at $513.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $330.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export leather handbag?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $22.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Saudi Arabia and Hong Kong. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $443.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather handbag?
The HS code for leather handbag is subheading 4202.21. 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 4202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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