Women's swimwear imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of women's swimwear by the United Arab Emirates reached $4.5 million in 2024 (89 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 13% less than in 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 | $4.5M | 89 t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 214 t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 181 t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 184 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 215 t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 207 t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 94 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 88 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports women's swimwear from
Most of the value came from Indonesia (21%), France (16%), Italy (14%). Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest (+443% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $947K | 21% |
| France | $698K | 16% |
| Italy | $635K | 14% |
| United States | $342K | 7.6% |
| India | $333K | 7.4% |
| Turkey | $289K | 6.4% |
| United Kingdom | $250K | 5.6% |
| Bulgaria | $194K | 4.3% |
| China | $187K | 4.2% |
| Pakistan | $162K | 3.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $50.42 per kg, close to the world average of $46.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Women's swimwear exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $355 thousand of women's swimwear in 2024 (12 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Italy (19%), Saudi Arabia (15%), Bahrain (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Georgia grew fastest (+239% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $68K | 19% |
| Saudi Arabia | $52K | 15% |
| Bahrain | $49K | 14% |
| Netherlands | $44K | 13% |
| Qatar | $34K | 9.6% |
| Kuwait | $20K | 5.8% |
| Uzbekistan | $19K | 5.2% |
| Malaysia | $11K | 3.2% |
| Maldives | $10K | 2.8% |
| Georgia | $6K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates women's swimwear imports (HS 6211.12): 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 6211.12: Swimwear: women's or girls', (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of women's swimwear imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported women's swimwear worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 89 tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 192 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's swimwear to the United Arab Emirates?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($947 thousand), followed by France (16%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 443% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's swimwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $50.42 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $46.12 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 swimwear to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2022 at $5.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export women's swimwear?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $355 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's swimwear?
The HS code for women's swimwear is subheading 6211.12. 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 6211 page.
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