Car tires imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported car tires worth $674.0 million (189.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 4% on 2023. 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 | $674.0M | 189.1K t |
| 2023 | $646.4M | 115.1K t |
| 2022 | $604.5M | 113.1K t |
| 2021 | $537.6M | 116.2K t |
| 2020 | $449.7M | 96.4K t |
| 2019 | $522.2M | 130.8K t |
| 2018 | $499.7M | 104.2K t |
| 2017 | $539.0M | 150.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports car tires from
The largest suppliers were China (38%), Japan (14%), South Korea (13%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $257.7M | 38% |
| Japan | $91.6M | 14% |
| South Korea | $87.9M | 13% |
| Thailand | $62.8M | 9.3% |
| Germany | $21.1M | 3.1% |
| India | $16.6M | 2.5% |
| Hungary | $13.1M | 2% |
| France | $12.4M | 1.8% |
| Poland | $12.2M | 1.8% |
| Czech Republic | $11.5M | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.56 per kg, 31% below the world average of $5.18, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Car tires exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of car tires by the United Arab Emirates reached $101.4 million in 2024 (16.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 81% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $81.7M | 81% |
| Hong Kong | $3.2M | 3.2% |
| Germany | $3.2M | 3.2% |
| Israel | $2.9M | 2.8% |
| Singapore | $1.2M | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 1.1% |
| Ireland | $1.1M | 1.1% |
| Zambia | $818K | 0.8% |
| Mozambique | $691K | 0.7% |
| Australia | $682K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates car tires imports (HS 4011.10): 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 4011.10: Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars).
Common questions
What is the value of car tires imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported car tires worth $674.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 189.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply car tires to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($257.7 million), followed by Japan (14%) and South Korea (13%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 53% on the year.
What is the average import price of car tires per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.56 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $5.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of car tires to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $539.0 million in 2017 to $674.0 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $559.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export car tires?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $101.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Hong Kong and Germany. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $572.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for car tires?
The HS code for car tires is subheading 4011.10. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4011 page.
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