🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of men's knit underwear: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported men's knit underwear worth $120.1 million (7.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $325.3 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of men's knit underwear by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $120.1M | 7.7K t |
| 2023 | $149.8M | 9.2K t |
| 2022 | $154.8M | 10.1K t |
| 2021 | $124.5M | 8.4K t |
| 2020 | $82.1M | 6.2K t |
| 2019 | $114.9M | 8.9K t |
| 2018 | $115.9M | 8.7K t |
| 2017 | $325.3M | 20.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports men's knit underwear from
Most of the value came from India (47%), China (36%), Sri Lanka (3%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $57.0M | 48% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $43.4M | 36% |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $3.5M | 2.9% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $2.2M | 1.8% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $2.2M | 1.8% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.4M | 1.2% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $1.4M | 1.2% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $1.0M | 0.9% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $1.0M | 0.8% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $983K | 0.8% |
Types of men's knit underwear under HS 6107
| 6107.11 | Underpants and briefs: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 29% |
| 6107.22 | Nightshirts and pyjamas: men's or boys', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | 22% |
| 6107.21 | Nightshirts and pyjamas: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 18% |
| 6107.12 | Underpants and briefs: men's or boys', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | 12% |
| 6107.91 | Bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 8.1% |
| 6107.29 | Nightshirts and pyjamas: men's or boys', of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted | 7.5% |
| 6107.19 | Underpants and briefs: men's or boys', of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted | 2.5% |
| 6107.99 | Bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles: men's or boys', of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crocheted | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6107.
Average import price of men's knit underwear
The average declared value was about $15.63 per kg, 20% below the world average of $19.59, 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 knit underwear
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported men's knit underwear worth $11.5 million (262 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kuwait accounted for 83% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $9.6M | 83% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $393K | 3.4% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $329K | 2.9% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $272K | 2.4% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $214K | 1.9% |
| 🇸🇳 Senegal | $134K | 1.2% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $93K | 0.8% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $61K | 0.5% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $59K | 0.5% |
| 🇬🇪 Georgia | $50K | 0.4% |
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 6107: Underpants, briefs, nightshirts, pyjamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; men's or boys', knitted or crocheted.
Men's knit underwear trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of men's knit underwear imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported men's knit underwear worth $120.1 million in 2024 (7.7 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import men's knit underwear from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were India (47%), China (36%), Sri Lanka (3%).
What is the average import price of men's knit underwear in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $15.63 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $19.59 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export men's knit underwear?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported men's knit underwear worth $11.5 million in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar.
What is the HS code for men's knit underwear?
Men's knit underwear falls under HS heading 6107 (Underpants, briefs, nightshirts, pyjamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; men's or boys', knitted or cro). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading men's knit underwear with the United Arab Emirates?
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