🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of amusement rides: 2024 trade data
The United Arab Emirates imported $43.7 million of amusement rides in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 28% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $87.1 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of amusement rides by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $43.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $34.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $33.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $40.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $64.2M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $87.1M | 6.4K t |
| 2018 | $60.2M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $57.1M | 4.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports amusement rides from
The largest suppliers were United States (17%), Italy (14%), Turkey (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 42%. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+229% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $7.2M | 17% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $5.9M | 14% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $5.0M | 11% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $4.0M | 9.3% |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | $3.7M | 8.4% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $3.5M | 8% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $2.4M | 5.5% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $2.1M | 4.7% |
| 🇱🇻 Latvia | $1.8M | 4.1% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $1.4M | 3.1% |
Types of amusement rides under HS 9508
| 9508.90 | Roundabouts, swings, shooting galleries, other fairground amusements: travelling theatres | 85% |
| 9508.10 | Travelling circuses and travelling menageries | 15% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9508.
Average import price of amusement rides
The average declared value was about $15.42 per kg, close to the world average of $17.30.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Arab Emirates also exports amusement rides
The United Arab Emirates exported $9.1 million of amusement rides in 2024 (321 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $4.6M | 50% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $2.8M | 31% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $549K | 6.1% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | $250K | 2.8% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $202K | 2.2% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $200K | 2.2% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $119K | 1.3% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $114K | 1.3% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $74K | 0.8% |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $47K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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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 9508: Travelling circuses and travelling menageries, amusement park rides and water park amusements, fairground amusements, including shooting galleries and travelling theatres.
Amusement rides trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of amusement rides imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported amusement rides worth $43.7 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import amusement rides from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were United States (17%), Italy (14%), Turkey (11%).
What is the average import price of amusement rides in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $15.42 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $17.30 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export amusement rides?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported amusement rides worth $9.1 million in 2024, mainly to United States, France, Turkey.
What is the HS code for amusement rides?
Amusement rides falls under HS heading 9508 (Travelling circuses and travelling menageries, amusement park rides and water park amusements, fairground amusements, in). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading amusement rides with the United Arab Emirates?
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