Car polish imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported car polish worth $8.9 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $8.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 912 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports car polish from
Most of the value came from United States (26%), Germany (26%), United Kingdom (14%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+660% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.3M | 26% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 26% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 14% |
| China | $628K | 7.1% |
| South Korea | $418K | 4.7% |
| France | $371K | 4.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $286K | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $213K | 2.4% |
| Malaysia | $210K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $208K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.30 per kg, close to the world average of $6.42.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Car polish exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported car polish worth $224 thousand (78 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kenya (36%), Turkey (20%), Germany (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Georgia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates car polish imports (HS 3405.30): 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 3405.30: Polishes, creams and similar preparations: for coachwork, other than metal polishes, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404.
Common questions
What is the value of car polish imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported car polish worth $8.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 201 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply car polish to the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Germany (26%) and the United Kingdom (14%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 660% on the year.
What is the average import price of car polish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.30 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.42 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of car polish to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $8.9 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export car polish?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $224 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Turkey and Germany. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for car polish?
The HS code for car polish is subheading 3405.30. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3405 page.
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