🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of swimwear and activewear: 2024 trade data
Imports of swimwear and activewear by the United Arab Emirates reached $210.0 million in 2024 (13.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 8% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $299.1 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of swimwear and activewear by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $210.0M | 13.8K t |
| 2023 | $194.4M | 12.6K t |
| 2022 | $177.8M | 15.4K t |
| 2021 | $198.7M | 13.6K t |
| 2020 | $147.6M | 9.9K t |
| 2019 | $205.0M | 12.0K t |
| 2018 | $214.5M | 12.4K t |
| 2017 | $299.1M | 14.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports swimwear and activewear from
The largest suppliers were China (35%), India (22%), France (8%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+825% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $73.3M | 35% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $45.4M | 22% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $17.3M | 8.2% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $11.9M | 5.6% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $10.7M | 5.1% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $9.9M | 4.7% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $8.7M | 4.1% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $5.9M | 2.8% |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | $5.4M | 2.6% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $4.9M | 2.3% |
Types of swimwear and activewear under HS 6211
| 6211.43 | Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: women's or girls', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 32% |
| 6211.33 | Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: men's or boys', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 19% |
| 6211.32 | Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | 13% |
| 6211.49 | Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6211.4 (not knitted or crocheted) | 12% |
| 6211.42 | Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | 11% |
| 6211.39 | Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: men's or boys', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6211.3 (not knitted or crocheted) | 6.4% |
| 6211.11 | Swimwear: men's or boys', (not knitted or crocheted) | 3.7% |
| 6211.12 | Swimwear: women's or girls', (not knitted or crocheted) | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6211.
Average import price of swimwear and activewear
The average declared value was about $15.16 per kg, 44% below the world average of $26.92, 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.
The United Arab Emirates also exports swimwear and activewear
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported swimwear and activewear worth $17.0 million (742 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (25%), Cote d'Ivoire (19%), Qatar (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $4.3M | 25% |
| 🇨🇮 Cote d'Ivoire | $3.3M | 19% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $2.0M | 12% |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | $1.5M | 8.8% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $971K | 5.7% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $701K | 4.1% |
| 🇦🇴 Angola | $603K | 3.6% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $405K | 2.4% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $330K | 1.9% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $311K | 1.8% |
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 6211: Track suits, swimwear and other garments (not knitted or crocheted).
Swimwear and activewear trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of swimwear and activewear imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported swimwear and activewear worth $210.0 million in 2024 (13.8 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import swimwear and activewear from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (35%), India (22%), France (8%).
What is the average import price of swimwear and activewear in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $15.16 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $26.92 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export swimwear and activewear?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported swimwear and activewear worth $17.0 million in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Cote d'Ivoire, Qatar.
What is the HS code for swimwear and activewear?
Swimwear and activewear falls under HS heading 6211 (Track suits, swimwear and other garments (not knitted or crocheted)). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading swimwear and activewear with the United Arab Emirates?
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