Automobile seats imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $44.3 million of automobile seats in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 122% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% a year on average.
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 | $44.3M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $19.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $21.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $14.8M | 809 t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 661 t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 789 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 500 t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 719 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports automobile seats from
China alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+316% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $33.6M | 76% |
| India | $5.5M | 12% |
| Turkey | $2.2M | 5% |
| Germany | $751K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $703K | 1.6% |
| United States | $538K | 1.2% |
| Japan | $398K | 0.9% |
| Denmark | $111K | 0.3% |
| Philippines | $102K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $90K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.43 per kg, close to the world average of $12.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Automobile seats exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of automobile seats by the United Arab Emirates reached $1.3 million in 2024 (144 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Israel accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $659K | 51% |
| Kuwait | $186K | 15% |
| Tanzania | $54K | 4.2% |
| Kenya | $51K | 4% |
| Pakistan | $47K | 3.6% |
| Hong Kong | $40K | 3.1% |
| South Africa | $32K | 2.5% |
| Philippines | $29K | 2.2% |
| Angola | $22K | 1.7% |
| Kazakhstan | $21K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates automobile seats imports (HS 9401.20): 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 9401.20: Seats: of a kind used for motor vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of automobile seats imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported automobile seats worth $44.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 207 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 122% on 2023.
Which countries supply automobile seats to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($33.6 million), followed by India (12%) and Turkey (5%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 316% on the year.
What is the average import price of automobile seats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.43 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $12.79 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of automobile seats to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $44.3 million in 2024, an increase of 554%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $15.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export automobile seats?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, Kuwait and Tanzania. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $43.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for automobile seats?
The HS code for automobile seats is subheading 9401.20. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9401 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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