🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of men's clothing: 2024 trade data
The United Arab Emirates imported $581.4 million of men's clothing in 2024 (35.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $881.2 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of men's clothing by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $581.4M | 35.2K t |
| 2023 | $582.1M | 29.2K t |
| 2022 | $570.9M | 27.9K t |
| 2021 | $548.0M | 37.3K t |
| 2020 | $411.4M | 25.8K t |
| 2019 | $479.3M | 29.4K t |
| 2018 | $469.0M | 25.4K t |
| 2017 | $881.2M | 40.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports men's clothing from
The largest suppliers were China (27%), Pakistan (20%), India (20%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $159.3M | 27% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $117.6M | 20% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $115.3M | 20% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $53.7M | 9.2% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $18.7M | 3.2% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $15.6M | 2.7% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $14.6M | 2.5% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $13.4M | 2.3% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $10.3M | 1.8% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $9.2M | 1.6% |
Types of men's clothing under HS 6203
| 6203.42 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | 32% |
| 6203.22 | Ensembles: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | 16% |
| 6203.43 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 14% |
| 6203.49 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of textile materials (other than wool, fine animal hair, cotton or synthetic… | 9.5% |
| 6203.19 | Suits: men's or boys', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6203.1 (not knitted or crocheted) | 4.6% |
| 6203.32 | Jackets and blazers: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | 3.9% |
| 6203.11 | Suits: men's or boys', of wool or fine animal hair (not knitted or crocheted) | 3.8% |
| 6203.31 | Jackets and blazers: men's or boys', of wool or fine animal hair (not knitted or crocheted) | 3.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6203.
Average import price of men's clothing
The average declared value was about $16.52 per kg, 38% below the world average of $26.60, 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 men's clothing
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported men's clothing worth $41.3 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (17%), Italy (11%), United States (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $7.0M | 17% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $4.5M | 11% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $4.0M | 9.8% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $3.2M | 7.8% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $2.3M | 5.7% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $2.3M | 5.6% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $2.1M | 5% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $1.9M | 4.6% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $1.9M | 4.5% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $1.7M | 4.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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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 6203: Suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear); men's or boys' (not knitted or crocheted).
Men's clothing trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of men's clothing imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported men's clothing worth $581.4 million in 2024 (35.2 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import men's clothing from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (27%), Pakistan (20%), India (20%).
What is the average import price of men's clothing in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $16.52 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $26.60 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export men's clothing?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported men's clothing worth $41.3 million in 2024, mainly to Netherlands, Italy, United States.
What is the HS code for men's clothing?
Men's clothing falls under HS heading 6203 (Suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear); men's o). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading men's clothing with the United Arab Emirates?
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