Middle East’s share in UK’s apparel market surged to 8.38 per cent in early 2024, up from 6.01 per cent in 2019.
The UAE is emerging as a key trading hub for European fashion.
UK trade ministers visited Gulf to strengthen trade ties, with plans for an International Investment Summit.
Despite a general decline in UK apparel imports, Middle East’s market share rose, peaking at 9.26 per cent in 2022.