Technical men's garments imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of technical men's garments by the United Arab Emirates reached $18.2 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $18.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $21.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $18.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $11.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $10.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $14.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $14.4M | 4.7K t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 503 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports technical men's garments from
China alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+180% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.8M | 59% |
| Italy | $2.6M | 14% |
| India | $1.8M | 9.8% |
| Kuwait | $565K | 3.1% |
| South Africa | $356K | 2% |
| Sweden | $314K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $203K | 1.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $191K | 1.1% |
| Austria | $180K | 1% |
| Mauritius | $146K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.67 per kg, 42% below the world average of $28.99, 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.
Technical men's garments exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of technical men's garments by the United Arab Emirates reached $3.5 million in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Cote d'Ivoire (34%), Italy (32%), Mauritania (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.2M | 34% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 32% |
| Mauritania | $430K | 12% |
| Tanzania | $155K | 4.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $132K | 3.8% |
| Morocco | $97K | 2.8% |
| France | $87K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $52K | 1.5% |
| Mozambique | $32K | 0.9% |
| Togo | $28K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates technical men's garments imports (HS 6210.40): 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 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).
Common questions
What is the value of technical men's garments imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported technical men's garments worth $18.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply technical men's garments to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($10.8 million), followed by Italy (14%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 888% on the year.
What is the average import price of technical men's garments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.67 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $28.99 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of technical men's garments to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $18.2 million in 2024, an increase of 112%. The peak was 2023 at $21.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export technical men's garments?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, Italy and Mauritania. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $14.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for technical men's garments?
The HS code for technical men's garments is subheading 6210.40. 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 6210 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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