🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of technical garment: 2024 trade data
The United Arab Emirates imported $59.4 million of technical garment in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 76% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $248.3 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of technical garment by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59.4M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $248.3M | 6.0K t |
| 2022 | $70.8M | 6.2K t |
| 2021 | $223.7M | 8.6K t |
| 2020 | $177.7M | 12.4K t |
| 2019 | $61.1M | 9.6K t |
| 2018 | $60.8M | 10.2K t |
| 2017 | $38.4M | 2.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports technical garment from
Most of the value came from China (36%), Italy (22%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+273% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $21.5M | 36% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $13.2M | 22% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $6.8M | 11% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $3.8M | 6.4% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $2.2M | 3.7% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.8M | 3.1% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $1.8M | 3% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $1.5M | 2.6% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $897K | 1.5% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $816K | 1.4% |
Types of technical garment under HS 6210
| 6210.40 | Garments: men's or boys', n.e.c. in item no. 6210.2, of the fabrics of heading no. 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906 or 5907 (not knitted or crocheted) | 31% |
| 6210.10 | Garments: of felt or non-wovens (not knitted or crocheted) | 26% |
| 6210.50 | Garments: women's or girls', n.e.c. in item no. 6210.3, of the fabrics of heading no. 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906 or 5907 (not knitted or crocheted) | 20% |
| 6210.20 | Garments: overcoats, raincoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks and similar articles, men's or boys', of the fabrics of heading no. 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906… | 20% |
| 6210.30 | Garments: overcoats, raincoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks and similar articles, women's or girls', of the fabrics of heading no. 5602, 5603, 5903… | 4.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6210.
Average import price of technical garment
The average declared value was about $12.42 per kg, 36% below the world average of $19.37, 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 technical garment
Exports of technical garment by the United Arab Emirates reached $7.6 million in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Italy (20%), Cote d'Ivoire (17%), Saudi Arabia (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $1.5M | 21% |
| 🇨🇮 Cote d'Ivoire | $1.3M | 17% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 15% |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | $685K | 9% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $539K | 7.1% |
| 🇲🇷 Mauritania | $475K | 6.3% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $301K | 4% |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | $219K | 2.9% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $206K | 2.7% |
| 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | $127K | 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 6210: Garments made up of fabrics of heading no. 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906 or 5907 (not knitted or crocheted).
Technical garment trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of technical garment imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported technical garment worth $59.4 million in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import technical garment from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (36%), Italy (22%), India (11%).
What is the average import price of technical garment in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $12.42 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $19.37 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export technical garment?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported technical garment worth $7.6 million in 2024, mainly to Italy, Cote d'Ivoire, Saudi Arabia.
What is the HS code for technical garment?
Technical garment falls under HS heading 6210 (Garments made up of fabrics of heading no. 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906 or 5907 (not knitted or crocheted)). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading technical garment with the United Arab Emirates?
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