Women's cotton knit dress imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of women's cotton knit dress by the United Arab Emirates reached $25.6 million in 2024 (746 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 51% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $89.1 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 | $25.6M | 746 t |
| 2023 | $51.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $55.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $89.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $31.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $40.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $37.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $60.5M | 3.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports women's cotton knit dress from
The largest suppliers were India (23%), China (23%), Turkey (14%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $5.9M | 23% |
| China | $5.8M | 23% |
| Turkey | $3.7M | 14% |
| Italy | $3.4M | 13% |
| Hong Kong | $1.1M | 4.4% |
| France | $1.1M | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 4.3% |
| Indonesia | $533K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $449K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $372K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.34 per kg, 42% above the world average of $24.13. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Women's cotton knit dress exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported women's cotton knit dress worth $1.7 million (144 tonnes). Most of it went to Kuwait (23%), Italy (19%), Qatar (9%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $387K | 23% |
| Italy | $330K | 19% |
| Qatar | $151K | 8.9% |
| South Africa | $139K | 8.2% |
| Maldives | $90K | 5.3% |
| Hong Kong | $83K | 4.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $79K | 4.7% |
| Seychelles | $70K | 4.1% |
| France | $57K | 3.4% |
| Bahrain | $46K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates women's cotton knit dress imports (HS 6104.42): 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 6104.42: Dresses: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of women's cotton knit dress imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported women's cotton knit dress worth $25.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 746 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 211 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's cotton knit dress to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by China (23%) and Turkey (14%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 73% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's cotton knit dress per kg?
The average declared import value was about $34.34 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $24.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of women's cotton knit dress to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $60.5 million in 2017 to $25.6 million in 2024, a fall of 58%. The peak was 2021 at $89.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $49.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export women's cotton knit dress?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Italy and Qatar. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $23.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's cotton knit dress?
The HS code for women's cotton knit dress is subheading 6104.42. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6104 page.
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