🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of men's underwear: 2024 trade data
Imports of men's underwear by the United Arab Emirates reached $15.5 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 30% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $76.6 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of men's underwear by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $22.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $28.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $27.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $16.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $25.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $18.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $76.6M | 4.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports men's underwear from
Most of the value came from India (34%), China (17%), Pakistan (10%). Among the main suppliers, Kuwait grew fastest (+906% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $5.3M | 34% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $2.6M | 17% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $1.6M | 10% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $1.3M | 8.5% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $787K | 5.1% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $766K | 4.9% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $660K | 4.3% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $388K | 2.5% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $348K | 2.2% |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $342K | 2.2% |
Types of men's underwear under HS 6207
| 6207.91 | Singlets and other vests, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | 29% |
| 6207.99 | Singlets and other vests, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles: men's or boys', of textile materials other than cotton (not knitted or… | 26% |
| 6207.11 | Underpants and briefs: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | 18% |
| 6207.19 | Underpants and briefs: men's or boys', of textile materials other than cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | 8.3% |
| 6207.21 | Nightshirts and pyjamas: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | 7.5% |
| 6207.29 | Nightshirts and pyjamas: men's or boys', of textile materials other than cotton or man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 5.9% |
| 6207.22 | Nightshirts and pyjamas: men's or boys', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 5.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6207.
Average import price of men's underwear
The average declared value was about $15.50 per kg, close to the world average of $15.71.
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 underwear
Exports of men's underwear by the United Arab Emirates reached $1.5 million in 2024 (112 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (42%), Kuwait (25%), Israel (10%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $625K | 43% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $375K | 26% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $154K | 11% |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $54K | 3.7% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $43K | 2.9% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $43K | 2.9% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $27K | 1.8% |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | $21K | 1.5% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $19K | 1.3% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $14K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 6207: Singlets and other vests, underpants, briefs, night-shirts, pyjamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; men's or boys' (not knitted or crocheted).
Men's underwear trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of men's underwear imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported men's underwear worth $15.5 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import men's underwear from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were India (34%), China (17%), Pakistan (10%).
What is the average import price of men's underwear in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $15.50 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $15.71 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export men's underwear?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported men's underwear worth $1.5 million in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Israel.
What is the HS code for men's underwear?
Men's underwear falls under HS heading 6207 (Singlets and other vests, underpants, briefs, night-shirts, pyjamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; men). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading men's underwear with the United Arab Emirates?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX builds the United Arab Emirates trade from the records of its trading partners, updated weekly, so you can see who ships this product there.
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