Woven clothing accessories imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported woven clothing accessories worth $12.9 million (479 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 64% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $36.3 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 | $12.9M | 479 t |
| 2023 | $36.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $32.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $29.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $23.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $27.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $22.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $8.2M | 524 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports woven clothing accessories from
Most of the value came from Italy (30%), China (27%), France (12%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+574% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.9M | 30% |
| China | $3.5M | 27% |
| France | $1.5M | 12% |
| United States | $836K | 6.5% |
| India | $686K | 5.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $424K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $384K | 3% |
| Hong Kong | $340K | 2.6% |
| Indonesia | $184K | 1.4% |
| Singapore | $135K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.96 per kg, 42% above the world average of $18.94. 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.
Woven clothing accessories exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $3.6 million of woven clothing accessories in 2024 (126 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (45%), Kuwait (16%), Italy (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+204% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.6M | 45% |
| Kuwait | $567K | 16% |
| Italy | $539K | 15% |
| Bahrain | $333K | 9.2% |
| Qatar | $153K | 4.2% |
| Singapore | $76K | 2.1% |
| Hungary | $73K | 2% |
| France | $64K | 1.8% |
| Pakistan | $44K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $35K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates woven clothing accessories imports (HS 6217.10): 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 6217.10: Clothing accessories: other than those of heading no. 6212 (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of woven clothing accessories imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported woven clothing accessories worth $12.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 479 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply woven clothing accessories to the United Arab Emirates?
Italy was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by China (27%) and France (12%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 574% on the year.
What is the average import price of woven clothing accessories per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.96 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $18.94 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of woven clothing accessories to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.2 million in 2017 to $12.9 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. The peak was 2023 at $36.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export woven clothing accessories?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Italy. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $9.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for woven clothing accessories?
The HS code for woven clothing accessories is subheading 6217.10. 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 6217 page.
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