Man-made men's shirts imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of man-made men's shirts by the United Arab Emirates reached $25.2 million in 2024 (894 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $171.9 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 | $25.2M | 894 t |
| 2023 | $28.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $29.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $26.9M | 985 t |
| 2020 | $14.6M | 954 t |
| 2019 | $19.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $33.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $171.9M | 5.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports man-made men's shirts from
The largest suppliers were India (37%), China (33%), Italy (5%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+313% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $9.3M | 37% |
| China | $8.4M | 34% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 5.2% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 4.8% |
| France | $1.1M | 4.2% |
| United States | $667K | 2.7% |
| Hong Kong | $479K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $385K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $355K | 1.4% |
| Egypt | $296K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.15 per kg, close to the world average of $27.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Man-made men's shirts exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of man-made men's shirts by the United Arab Emirates reached $3.3 million in 2024 (104 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 65% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.1M | 65% |
| Kuwait | $301K | 9.2% |
| Malaysia | $287K | 8.8% |
| Qatar | $122K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $103K | 3.2% |
| Bahrain | $54K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $46K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $34K | 1.1% |
| Tanzania | $29K | 0.9% |
| Singapore | $26K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates man-made men's shirts imports (HS 6205.30): 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 6205.30: Shirts: men's or boys', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of man-made men's shirts imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported man-made men's shirts worth $25.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 894 tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply man-made men's shirts to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($9.3 million), followed by China (33%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 313% on the year.
What is the average import price of man-made men's shirts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $28.15 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $27.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of man-made men's shirts to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $171.9 million in 2017 to $25.2 million in 2024, a fall of 85%. The peak was 2017 at $171.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $43.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export man-made men's shirts?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Malaysia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $21.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for man-made men's shirts?
The HS code for man-made men's shirts is subheading 6205.30. It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6205 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the United Arab Emirates. Tell us your product to see it live.
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