2022
Exports
$178MWorld Rnk 9 / 209
Flag Rnk 173 / 1208
2022
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Used Clothing
-0.56Rnk 716 / 1025
2022
Imports
$233MWorld Rnk 2 / 216
Flag Rnk 187 / 1213
2022
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of United Arab Emirates
0.24Rnk 53 / 133

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Exports In 2022, United Arab Emirates exported $178M in Used Clothing, making it the 9th largest exporter of Used Clothing in the world. At the same year, Used Clothing was the 173rd most exported product in United Arab Emirates. The main destination of Used Clothing exports from United Arab Emirates are: China ($41M), India ($19.5M), Tanzania ($13.2M), Iraq ($10.2M), and Zambia ($9.81M).

The fastest growing export markets for Used Clothing of United Arab Emirates between 2021 and 2022 were India ($15.6M), Zambia ($7.1M), and Iraq ($5.26M).

Imports In 2022, United Arab Emirates imported $233M in Used Clothing, becoming the 2nd largest importer of Used Clothing in the world. At the same year, Used Clothing was the 187th most imported product in United Arab Emirates. United Arab Emirates imports Used Clothing primarily from: United Kingdom ($62.2M), Australia ($34.8M), India ($17.6M), Spain ($15.2M), and Germany ($11.4M).

The fastest growing import markets in Used Clothing for United Arab Emirates between 2021 and 2022 were United Kingdom ($36.2M), Australia ($6.1M), and Pakistan ($4.96M).

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2022)$178M
IMPORTS (2022)$233M
NET TRADE (2022)-$55.2M

In 2022, United Arab Emirates exported $178M in Used Clothing. The main destinations of United Arab Emirates exports on Used Clothing were China ($41M), India ($19.5M), Tanzania ($13.2M), Iraq ($10.2M), and Zambia ($9.81M).

In 2022, United Arab Emirates imported $233M in Used Clothing, mainly from United Kingdom ($62.2M), Australia ($34.8M), India ($17.6M), Spain ($15.2M), and Germany ($11.4M).

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Export Destinations (2022)

Import Origins (2022)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Used Clothing EXPORT MARKETS FOR United Arab Emirates WERE (2021 - 2022):
India$15.6M (403%)
Zambia$7.1M (262%)
Iraq$5.26M (106%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Used Clothing BY United Arab Emirates WERE (2021 - 2022):
Belgium-$4.58M (-86.1%)
China-$3.81M (-8.49%)
Uganda-$3.66M (-89.7%)

Change in Exports by Market (2021 - 2022)

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In 2022, United Arab Emirates's main exporting competitors in Used Clothing were:
In 2022, United Arab Emirates's main importing competitors in Used Clothing were:

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Trade Value of Used Clothing by Exporters

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALIndia+ $2.16M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALChina+ $5.09M

Used Clothing’s highest export potential is India. With an export gap of $2.16M.   Used Clothing’s highest import potential is China with an import gap of $5.09M.

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