🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of scarf and shawl: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported scarf and shawl worth $216.0 million (12.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 217 countries for imports of this product. That is 73% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $291.0 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of scarf and shawl by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $216.0M | 12.1K t |
| 2023 | $125.2M | 8.1K t |
| 2022 | $171.5M | 12.1K t |
| 2021 | $100.0M | 13.6K t |
| 2020 | $69.7M | 9.7K t |
| 2019 | $96.5M | 12.2K t |
| 2018 | $141.1M | 10.3K t |
| 2017 | $291.0M | 11.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports scarf and shawl from
Most of the value came from China (50%), India (32%), France (8%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+234% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $107.1M | 50% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $69.2M | 32% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $17.3M | 8% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $10.9M | 5% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $2.4M | 1.1% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $2.1M | 1% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $1.6M | 0.8% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $1.4M | 0.6% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $616K | 0.3% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $510K | 0.2% |
Types of scarf and shawl under HS 6214
| 6214.30 | Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 52% |
| 6214.10 | Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: of silk or silk waste (not knitted or crocheted) | 17% |
| 6214.90 | Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: of textile materials n.e.c. in heading no. 6214 (not knitted or crocheted) | 15% |
| 6214.20 | Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: of wool or fine animal hair (not knitted or crocheted) | 14% |
| 6214.40 | Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: of artificial fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6214.
Average import price of scarf and shawl
The average declared value was about $17.84 per kg, 37% below the world average of $28.17, 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 scarf and shawl
The United Arab Emirates exported $8.6 million of scarf and shawl in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were India (34%), Morocco (15%), Italy (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $2.9M | 34% |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | $1.3M | 15% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $957K | 11% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $779K | 9% |
| 🇹🇬 Togo | $731K | 8.5% |
| 🇧🇳 Brunei | $462K | 5.4% |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | $203K | 2.4% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $157K | 1.8% |
| 🇺🇬 Uganda | $151K | 1.8% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $148K | 1.7% |
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 6214: Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like (not knitted or crocheted).
Scarf and shawl trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of scarf and shawl imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported scarf and shawl worth $216.0 million in 2024 (12.1 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import scarf and shawl from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (50%), India (32%), France (8%).
What is the average import price of scarf and shawl in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $17.84 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $28.17 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export scarf and shawl?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported scarf and shawl worth $8.6 million in 2024, mainly to India, Morocco, Italy.
What is the HS code for scarf and shawl?
Scarf and shawl falls under HS heading 6214 (Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like (not knitted or crocheted)). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading scarf and shawl with the United Arab Emirates?
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