Life-jackets imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of life-jackets by the United Arab Emirates reached $11.4 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 10% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $11.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 668 t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 658 t |
| 2019 | $9.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $11.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 894 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports life-jackets from
The largest suppliers were China (38%), India (19%), Greece (13%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+170% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.4M | 38% |
| India | $2.2M | 19% |
| Greece | $1.5M | 13% |
| United States | $1.4M | 12% |
| France | $446K | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $401K | 3.5% |
| Italy | $180K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $167K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $129K | 1.1% |
| Poland | $106K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.07 per kg, 52% below the world average of $21.17, 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.
Life-jackets exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $1.6 million of life-jackets in 2024 (272 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 55% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest (+135% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $875K | 55% |
| Qatar | $198K | 12% |
| Kuwait | $113K | 7.1% |
| Norway | $62K | 3.9% |
| India | $52K | 3.2% |
| Philippines | $51K | 3.2% |
| Seychelles | $29K | 1.8% |
| Bahrain | $23K | 1.4% |
| Hong Kong | $22K | 1.4% |
| Central African Republic | $22K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates life-jackets imports (HS 6307.20): 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 6307.20: Life-jackets and life-belts.
Common questions
What is the value of life-jackets imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported life-jackets worth $11.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 217 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply life-jackets to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by India (19%) and Greece (13%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 436% on the year.
What is the average import price of life-jackets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.07 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $21.17 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of life-jackets to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $11.4 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export life-jackets?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $9.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for life-jackets?
The HS code for life-jackets is subheading 6307.20. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6307 page.
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