Men's synthetic swimwear imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $2.8 million of men's synthetic swimwear in 2024 (122 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 27% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.9 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 | $2.8M | 123 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 182 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 225 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 94 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 66 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 126 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 127 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 100 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports men's synthetic swimwear from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 51% |
| Kuwait | $261K | 9.2% |
| Italy | $217K | 7.6% |
| Sri Lanka | $159K | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $150K | 5.3% |
| Mauritius | $95K | 3.3% |
| Singapore | $94K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $93K | 3.3% |
| India | $59K | 2.1% |
| France | $51K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.24 per kg, 29% below the world average of $32.92, 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.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates men's synthetic swimwear imports (HS 6112.31): 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 6112.31: Swimwear: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of men's synthetic swimwear imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported men's synthetic swimwear worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 122 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply men's synthetic swimwear to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Kuwait (9%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 245% on the year.
What is the average import price of men's synthetic swimwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.24 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $32.92 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of men's synthetic swimwear to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2022 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's synthetic swimwear?
The HS code for men's synthetic swimwear is subheading 6112.31. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6112 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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