# Maldives Textiles and apparel Export Opportunities (HS 50-63)

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Explore Maldives HS 50-63 textiles and apparel export opportunities, product portfolio, buyer markets, growth signals, and diversification opportunities.

## Overview

- Exporter: Maldives (MDV)
- Sector: Textiles and apparel
- HS chapters: HS 50-63
- Latest trade year: 2024
- Sector exports: $10.1M
- Products: 46
- Buyer markets: 28
- Average CAGR: -1.5%
- Global sector size: $134.8B

## Product portfolio

| Product | Global size | Your exports | Opportunity | CAGR | Markets | Share |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| HS 610910 - T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $23.4B | $25.8K | $7.9B | -13.6% | 22 | +0.0% |
| HS 611030 - Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | $13.4B | $28.6K | $7.1B | -17.0% | 9 | +0.0% |
| HS 611020 - Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $17.7B | $184.0K | $5.2B | -5.0% | 13 | +0.0% |
| HS 620342 - Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $13.1B | $38.0K | $5.1B | -9.0% | 13 | +0.0% |
| HS 620462 - Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $10.3B | $3.8M | $3.6B | -13.1% | 10 | +0.0% |
| HS 610990 - T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crocheted | $8.3B | $255.8K | $2.9B | +7.1% | 9 | +0.0% |
| HS 620463 - Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $3.0B | $3.5K | $1.7B | -3.5% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 620193 - Anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles: men's or boys', of man-made fibres, other than those of heading no. 6203 (not knitted or crocheted) | $3.2B | $16.2K | $1.3B | -42.7% | 4 | +0.0% |
| HS 620443 - Dresses: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $2.4B | $19.4K | $1.3B | +11.7% | 4 | +0.0% |
| HS 620343 - Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $3.7B | $81.2K | $1.2B | -7.7% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 610463 - Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | $2.7B | $992.0 | $1.2B | -22.6% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 620293 - Anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, other than those of heading no. 6204 (not knitted or crocheted) | $2.1B | $90.8K | $1.1B | -2.9% | 4 | +0.0% |
| HS 621210 - Brassieres: whether or not knitted or crocheted | $3.2B | $62.4K | $1.1B | -19.0% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 630790 - Textiles: made up articles (including dress patterns), n.e.c. in chapter 63, n.e.c. in heading no. 6307 | $1.5B | $137.4 | $973.7M | -6.8% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 611430 - Garments: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in chapter 61 | $1.3B | $22.6K | $958.2M | -43.0% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610462 - Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $2.3B | $387.4 | $799.5M | -19.5% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 610832 - Nightdresses and pyjamas: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | $1.0B | $987.3K | $781.6M | +185.5% | 1 | +0.7% |
| HS 620433 - Jackets and blazers: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $1.3B | $9.5K | $758.2M | -3.0% | 4 | +0.0% |
| HS 620520 - Shirts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $2.6B | $2.7K | $680.6M | -21.2% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 620442 - Dresses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $1.3B | $2.2K | $622.5M | -19.0% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 611420 - Garments: of cotton, knitted or crocheted, n.e.s. in chapter 61 | $835.5M | $62.8K | $541.3M | +49.4% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 610711 - Underpants and briefs: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $1.4B | $2.2M | $478.2M | +24.7% | 3 | +0.5% |
| HS 620213 - Coats: women's or girls', overcoats, raincoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks and similar articles, of man-made fibres, other than those of heading no. 6204 (not knitted or crocheted) | $1.0B | $22.1K | $435.0M | +8.5% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 610510 - Shirts: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $1.5B | $2.3K | $363.6M | -31.0% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 620630 - Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $991.1M | $8.7K | $353.7M | +0.8% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 610342 - Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $1.1B | $1.0K | $343.7M | -8.8% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610892 - Negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | $464.9M | $548.3K | $328.6M | -1.2% | 1 | +0.3% |
| HS 610822 - Briefs and panties: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | $814.6M | $229.0K | $310.3M | +55.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 611011 - Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: knitted or crocheted, of wool or fine animal hair | $882.7M | $499.2 | $291.0M | -24.9% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 620469 - Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of textile materials (other than wool, fine animal hair, cotton or synthetic fibres), (not knitted or crocheted) | $891.8M | $94.6K | $231.1M | +108.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620530 - Shirts: men's or boys', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $832.3M | $2.0K | $227.7M | -64.2% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610610 - Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $986.5M | $2.0K | $225.6M | -25.0% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 630260 - Kitchen and toilet linen: of terry towelling or similar terry fabrics, of cotton | $127.5M | $267.5 | $221.1M | +31.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 621040 - Garments: men's or boys', n.e.s. in item no. 6210.2, of the fabrics of heading no. 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906 or 5907 (not knitted or crocheted) | $403.7M | $255.1K | $208.5M | +137.3% | 1 | +0.1% |
| HS 620640 - Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $770.7M | $78.6K | $194.6M | +29.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 611610 - Gloves, mittens and mitts: knitted or crocheted, impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber | $298.5M | $1.4 | $177.2M | -21.2% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610620 - Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | $707.9M | $13.8K | $168.3M | +134.0% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620453 - Skirts and divided skirts: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $361.9M | $5.0K | $165.5M | -37.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610230 - Coats: women's or girls' overcoats, car-coats, capes, anoraks, wind-jackets and similar articles, of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted (excluding those of heading no. 6104) | $347.0M | $1.6 | $158.6M | -28.6% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 600410 - Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 60.01, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn but not containing rubber thread | $313.2M | $5.2K | $144.9M | +69.9% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 540752 - Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, dyed | $130.5M | $2.6 | $141.7M | +3.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620432 - Jackets and blazers: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $244.9M | $187.0K | $141.5M | +164.6% | 1 | +0.1% |
| HS 621142 - Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $428.1M | $47.1K | $134.5M | +2.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610442 - Dresses: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $470.2M | $762.5K | $127.0M | +139.5% | 1 | +0.6% |
| HS 610130 - Coats: men's or boys' overcoats, car-coats, capes, anoraks, wind-jackets and similar articles, of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted, (excluding those of heading no. 6103) | $430.6M | $3.3K | $124.5M | -11.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 630900 - Clothing: worn, and other worn articles | $201.7M | $47.0 | $122.0M | -12.0% | 1 | +0.0% |

## Best markets

- USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands (USA): $20.6B calculated opportunity across 38 products.
- Germany (DEU): $7.1B calculated opportunity across 21 products.
- Republic of Korea (KOR): $4.9B calculated opportunity across 12 products.
- Japan (JPN): $4.6B calculated opportunity across 11 products.
- France (FRA): $2.0B calculated opportunity across 6 products.
- United Kingdom (GBR): $1.9B calculated opportunity across 7 products.
- Spain (ESP): $1.6B calculated opportunity across 4 products.
- Netherlands (NLD): $1.3B calculated opportunity across 6 products.
- Australia (AUS): $1.3B calculated opportunity across 5 products.
- Canada (CAN): $1.2B calculated opportunity across 6 products.
- Austria (AUT): $841.9M calculated opportunity across 5 products.
- Switzerland, Liechtenstein (CHE): $631.3M calculated opportunity across 4 products.

## Growth stars

- HS 610832: +185.5% average CAGR, $781.6M calculated opportunity.
- HS 620432: +164.6% average CAGR, $141.5M calculated opportunity.
- HS 610442: +139.5% average CAGR, $127.0M calculated opportunity.
- HS 621040: +137.3% average CAGR, $208.5M calculated opportunity.
- HS 610620: +134.0% average CAGR, $168.3M calculated opportunity.
- HS 620469: +108.3% average CAGR, $231.1M calculated opportunity.
- HS 600410: +69.9% average CAGR, $144.9M calculated opportunity.
- HS 610822: +55.1% average CAGR, $310.3M calculated opportunity.
- HS 611420: +49.4% average CAGR, $541.3M calculated opportunity.
- HS 630260: +31.5% average CAGR, $221.1M calculated opportunity.

## Diversification opportunities

- HS 610910: 22 buyer markets, $7.9B calculated opportunity.
- HS 611020: 13 buyer markets, $5.2B calculated opportunity.
- HS 620342: 13 buyer markets, $5.1B calculated opportunity.
- HS 620462: 10 buyer markets, $3.6B calculated opportunity.
- HS 611030: 9 buyer markets, $7.1B calculated opportunity.
- HS 610990: 9 buyer markets, $2.9B calculated opportunity.
- HS 620193: 4 buyer markets, $1.3B calculated opportunity.
- HS 620443: 4 buyer markets, $1.3B calculated opportunity.
- HS 620293: 4 buyer markets, $1.1B calculated opportunity.
- HS 620433: 4 buyer markets, $758.2M calculated opportunity.

## Method

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## Data sources

- Primary trade series: OECD (2025), Balanced international merchandise trade statistics (BIMTS) - HS2017-6D, OECD Data Explorer (accessed on 2026-08-30). [OECD Data Explorer](https://data-explorer.oecd.org/) - [OECD Terms & Conditions](https://www.oecd.org/termsandconditions/)
- CEPII BACI bilateral trade flows (202601): [dataset page](https://www.cepii.fr/CEPII/en/bdd_modele/bdd_modele_item.asp?id=37) - [BACI documentation](https://www.cepii.fr/DATA_DOWNLOAD/baci/doc/baci_webpage.html) - [Etalab 2.0 Open Licence](https://www.etalab.gouv.fr/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/open-licence.pdf)

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