Synthetic men's suits imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported synthetic men's suits worth $9.8 million (509 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $19.1 million.
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 | $9.8M | 509 t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 714 t |
| 2022 | $11.1M | 616 t |
| 2021 | $15.4M | 745 t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 502 t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 709 t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 673 t |
| 2017 | $19.1M | 963 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports synthetic men's suits from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.6M | 57% |
| India | $2.1M | 22% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 13% |
| Germany | $249K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $210K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $87K | 0.9% |
| Kuwait | $84K | 0.9% |
| Pakistan | $38K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $33K | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $31K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.34 per kg, 43% below the world average of $34.18, 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 men's suits exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of synthetic men's suits by the United Arab Emirates reached $525 thousand in 2024 (14 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (37%), Kuwait (25%), Angola (22%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $197K | 38% |
| Kuwait | $133K | 25% |
| Angola | $117K | 22% |
| Turkey | $46K | 8.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $8K | 1.6% |
| Seychelles | $4K | 0.8% |
| Georgia | $4K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates synthetic men's suits imports (HS 6203.12): 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 6203.12: Suits: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic men's suits imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported synthetic men's suits worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 509 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 187 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic men's suits to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by India (22%) and Turkey (13%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 665% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic men's suits per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.34 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $34.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of synthetic men's suits to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.1 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, a fall of 49%. The peak was 2017 at $19.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export synthetic men's suits?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $525 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Angola. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $9.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic men's suits?
The HS code for synthetic men's suits is subheading 6203.12. It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6203 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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