Women's vests (other materials) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $3.8 million of women's vests (other materials) in 2024 (89 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 61% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.6 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 | $3.8M | 89 t |
| 2023 | $9.6M | 777 t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 849 t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 118 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports women's vests (other materials) from
Most of the value came from India (21%), Kuwait (14%), Italy (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $788K | 21% |
| Kuwait | $529K | 14% |
| Italy | $486K | 13% |
| Egypt | $353K | 9.4% |
| China | $259K | 6.9% |
| United Kingdom | $254K | 6.8% |
| Belgium | $175K | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $155K | 4.1% |
| Israel | $131K | 3.5% |
| Thailand | $115K | 3.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $42.04 per kg, 165% above the world average of $15.89. 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.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates women's vests (other materials) imports (HS 6208.99): 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 6208.99: Singlets and other vests, briefs, panties, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles: women's or girls', of textile materials other than cotton or man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of women's vests (other materials) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported women's vests (other materials) worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 89 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 199 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's vests (other materials) to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($788 thousand), followed by Kuwait (14%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 372% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's vests (other materials) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $42.04 per kg in 2024, 165% above the world average of $15.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of women's vests (other materials) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2023 at $9.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's vests (other materials)?
The HS code for women's vests (other materials) is subheading 6208.99. 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 6208 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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