Cars (other power types) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cars (other power types) by the United Arab Emirates reached $217.8 million in 2024 (13.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 209 countries. That is 326% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% 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 | $217.8M | 13.4K t |
| 2023 | $51.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $72.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $57.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $48.9M | 6.8K t |
| 2019 | $29.0M | 7.2K t |
| 2018 | $17.1M | 980 t |
| 2017 | $35.4M | 4.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports cars (other power types) from
United States alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+370% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $126.5M | 58% |
| Canada | $49.6M | 23% |
| Saudi Arabia | $30.2M | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $6.4M | 2.9% |
| Australia | $1.5M | 0.7% |
| Denmark | $1.1M | 0.5% |
| Switzerland | $1.0M | 0.5% |
| France | $520K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $311K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $246K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.22 per kg, close to the world average of $13.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cars (other power types) exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $2.8 million of cars (other power types) in 2024 (205 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Nigeria (26%), Zambia (23%), Gambia (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $728K | 26% |
| Zambia | $654K | 23% |
| Gambia | $333K | 12% |
| Togo | $284K | 10% |
| Tanzania | $241K | 8.5% |
| Uganda | $185K | 6.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $70K | 2.4% |
| Malawi | $67K | 2.4% |
| Sweden | $64K | 2.2% |
| Guyana | $57K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates cars (other power types) imports (HS 8703.90): 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 8703.90: Vehicles: for transport of persons (other than those of heading no. 8702) n.e.c. in heading no. 8703.
Common questions
What is the value of cars (other power types) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported cars (other power types) worth $217.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 209 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was up 326% on 2023.
Which countries supply cars (other power types) to the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($126.5 million), followed by Canada (23%) and Saudi Arabia (14%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 798% on the year.
What is the average import price of cars (other power types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.22 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $13.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cars (other power types) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35.4 million in 2017 to $217.8 million in 2024, an increase of 516%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $66.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export cars (other power types)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Zambia and the Gambia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $214.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for cars (other power types)?
The HS code for cars (other power types) is subheading 8703.90. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8703 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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