🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of lingerie and corsetry: 2024 trade data
The United Arab Emirates imported $104.0 million of lingerie and corsetry in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 17% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $149.1 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of lingerie and corsetry by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $104.0M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $125.4M | 8.1K t |
| 2022 | $141.3M | 8.3K t |
| 2021 | $116.2M | 7.1K t |
| 2020 | $84.6M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $117.8M | 7.1K t |
| 2018 | $121.8M | 6.2K t |
| 2017 | $149.1M | 7.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports lingerie and corsetry from
China alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $64.7M | 62% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $12.9M | 12% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $5.4M | 5.2% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $4.8M | 4.6% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $2.6M | 2.5% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $2.1M | 2% |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $1.7M | 1.7% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $1.5M | 1.5% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $1.1M | 1.1% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $801K | 0.8% |
Types of lingerie and corsetry under HS 6212
| 6212.10 | Brassieres: whether or not knitted or crocheted | 91% |
| 6212.20 | Girdles and panty-girdles: whether or not knitted or crocheted | 3.7% |
| 6212.30 | Corselettes: whether or not knitted or crocheted | 3.1% |
| 6212.90 | Braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles: whether or not knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in heading no. 6212 | 2.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6212.
Average import price of lingerie and corsetry
The average declared value was about $17.21 per kg, 55% below the world average of $38.27, 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 lingerie and corsetry
The United Arab Emirates exported $2.4 million of lingerie and corsetry in 2024 (102 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kuwait accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+126% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $1.8M | 73% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $241K | 9.9% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $130K | 5.4% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $73K | 3% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $32K | 1.3% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $27K | 1.1% |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $22K | 0.9% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $17K | 0.7% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $10K | 0.4% |
| 🇲🇻 Maldives | $10K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 6212: Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof; whether or not knitted or crocheted.
Lingerie and corsetry trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of lingerie and corsetry imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported lingerie and corsetry worth $104.0 million in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import lingerie and corsetry from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (62%), United States (12%), India (5%).
What is the average import price of lingerie and corsetry in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $17.21 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $38.27 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export lingerie and corsetry?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported lingerie and corsetry worth $2.4 million in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Egypt, Saudi Arabia.
What is the HS code for lingerie and corsetry?
Lingerie and corsetry falls under HS heading 6212 (Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof; whether or not knitted). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading lingerie and corsetry with the United Arab Emirates?
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