Synthetic hosiery without soles imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported synthetic hosiery without soles worth $39.2 million (4.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 18% on 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 | $39.2M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $33.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $34.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $25.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $16.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $20.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $17.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $39.9M | 4.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports synthetic hosiery without soles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $33.7M | 86% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 2.9% |
| Hong Kong | $897K | 2.3% |
| United States | $530K | 1.4% |
| India | $492K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $315K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $243K | 0.6% |
| Mauritius | $223K | 0.6% |
| Pakistan | $219K | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | $186K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.04 per kg, 39% below the world average of $13.27, 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.
Synthetic hosiery without soles exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported synthetic hosiery without soles worth $363 thousand (38 tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (32%), Hong Kong (14%), United States (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $116K | 32% |
| Hong Kong | $49K | 14% |
| United States | $38K | 11% |
| Canada | $37K | 10% |
| Australia | $27K | 7.4% |
| India | $20K | 5.5% |
| Turkey | $12K | 3.2% |
| Bahrain | $11K | 3% |
| Israel | $10K | 2.8% |
| Mozambique | $9K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates synthetic hosiery without soles imports (HS 6115.96): 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 6115.96: Hosiery and footwear: without applied soles, of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose, tights, full or knee-length hosiery measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex).
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic hosiery without soles imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported synthetic hosiery without soles worth $39.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic hosiery without soles to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($33.7 million), followed by Turkey (3%) and Hong Kong (2%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 289% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic hosiery without soles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.04 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $13.27 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic hosiery without soles to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.9 million in 2017 to $39.2 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2017 at $39.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export synthetic hosiery without soles?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $363 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong and the United States. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $38.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic hosiery without soles?
The HS code for synthetic hosiery without soles is subheading 6115.96. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6115 page.
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