Sunglasses imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $149.8 million of sunglasses in 2024 (963 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 8% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $149.8M | 963 t |
| 2023 | $163.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $143.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $107.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $72.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $122.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $114.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $96.9M | 1.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports sunglasses from
Italy alone supplied 64% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $95.4M | 64% |
| China | $11.6M | 7.7% |
| France | $9.7M | 6.5% |
| Switzerland | $4.5M | 3% |
| Germany | $4.5M | 3% |
| United States | $4.2M | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $3.5M | 2.3% |
| Thailand | $2.6M | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $2.0M | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $2.0M | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $155.64 per kg, 31% above the world average of $118.69. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sunglasses exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported sunglasses worth $7.9 million (170 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Italy (40%), Saudi Arabia (30%), Kazakhstan (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Kazakhstan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.2M | 40% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.4M | 30% |
| Kazakhstan | $857K | 11% |
| Hong Kong | $272K | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $191K | 2.4% |
| Qatar | $180K | 2.3% |
| Kuwait | $163K | 2.1% |
| Switzerland | $121K | 1.5% |
| Uganda | $51K | 0.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $42K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates sunglasses imports (HS 9004.10): 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 9004.10: Sunglasses: corrective, protective or other.
Common questions
What is the value of sunglasses imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported sunglasses worth $149.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 963 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 221 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply sunglasses to the United Arab Emirates?
Italy was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($95.4 million), followed by China (8%) and France (6%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 752% on the year.
What is the average import price of sunglasses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $155.64 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $118.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sunglasses to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $96.9 million in 2017 to $149.8 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. The peak was 2023 at $163.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $121.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export sunglasses?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $7.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Saudi Arabia and Kazakhstan. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $141.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for sunglasses?
The HS code for sunglasses is subheading 9004.10. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9004 page.
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