Bicycle inner tubes imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $2.4 million of bicycle inner tubes in 2024 (472 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 73% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.7 million.
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 | $2.4M | 472 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 281 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 556 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 509 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 474 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 216 t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 378 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports bicycle inner tubes from
China alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+954% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 52% |
| India | $515K | 22% |
| Sri Lanka | $180K | 7.5% |
| Thailand | $163K | 6.8% |
| Indonesia | $93K | 3.9% |
| Taiwan | $75K | 3.1% |
| Pakistan | $55K | 2.3% |
| Mauritius | $22K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $17K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $13K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.08 per kg, close to the world average of $5.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates bicycle inner tubes imports (HS 4013.20): 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 4013.20: Rubber: inner tubes, of a kind used on bicycles.
Common questions
What is the value of bicycle inner tubes imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported bicycle inner tubes worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 472 tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 198 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 73% on 2023.
Which countries supply bicycle inner tubes to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by India (21%) and Sri Lanka (8%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 954% on the year.
What is the average import price of bicycle inner tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.08 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bicycle inner tubes to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2018 at $8.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for bicycle inner tubes?
The HS code for bicycle inner tubes is subheading 4013.20. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4013 page.
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