Women's synthetic swimwear imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $18.3 million of women's synthetic swimwear in 2024 (492 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 33% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $28.8 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 | $18.3M | 492 t |
| 2023 | $27.4M | 626 t |
| 2022 | $28.8M | 663 t |
| 2021 | $21.7M | 470 t |
| 2020 | $14.4M | 349 t |
| 2019 | $17.1M | 385 t |
| 2018 | $17.8M | 387 t |
| 2017 | $11.0M | 360 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports women's synthetic swimwear from
The largest suppliers were China (41%), Italy (8%), United Kingdom (8%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+763% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.5M | 41% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 8.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 7.6% |
| United States | $1.0M | 5.5% |
| Hong Kong | $865K | 4.7% |
| France | $683K | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $666K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $532K | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $456K | 2.5% |
| Poland | $430K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $37.12 per kg, close to the world average of $41.43.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Women's synthetic swimwear exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $631 thousand of women's synthetic swimwear in 2024 (28 tonnes). Most of it went to Netherlands (28%), Portugal (15%), Italy (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $176K | 28% |
| Portugal | $97K | 15% |
| Italy | $67K | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $58K | 9.2% |
| Qatar | $44K | 7% |
| United Kingdom | $30K | 4.8% |
| Austria | $28K | 4.4% |
| France | $25K | 4% |
| Bahrain | $21K | 3.3% |
| United States | $16K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates women's synthetic swimwear imports (HS 6112.41): 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 6112.41: Swimwear: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of women's synthetic swimwear imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported women's synthetic swimwear worth $18.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 492 tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 205 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's synthetic swimwear to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by Italy (8%) and the United Kingdom (8%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 763% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's synthetic swimwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $37.12 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $41.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of women's synthetic swimwear to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.0 million in 2017 to $18.3 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. The peak was 2022 at $28.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export women's synthetic swimwear?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $631 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Portugal and Italy. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $17.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's synthetic swimwear?
The HS code for women's synthetic swimwear is subheading 6112.41. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6112 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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